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Sock It To 'Em celebrates the donation of its one millionth pair of socks

Sock It To 'Em is a nonprofit that has been working to donate socks to people in need. They are celebrating their one millionth sock donation.

Denver artist paralyzed by stroke regains his movement, passion

Jared Hankins was paralyzed on his right side following a stroke at 31. Now, his work will be featured during his first solo show at Denver's Space Gallery.

AARP to hand out 5,000 roses at Denver International Airport today

Flowers may be overpriced on Valentine's Day, but, hey, these ones are free. Wish of a Lifetime, the charitable arm of AARP, will be handing out 100,000 roses and 150,000 cards today.

Desire to keep dance affordable for all leads teen to start her own nonprofit

”I had a lot of costumes that I used for a season, and then I had no use for them anymore and I wanted to donate them to other dancers,” Gracie said about Everybody Dance's beginnings.

Watch a Colorado dog score the winning touchdown in the Puppy Bowl

Vivianne, listed as a Siberian Husky/Rottweiler/Neapolitan Mastiff mix, carried a green stuffed turtle across the goal line after reversing direction and evading a Team Ruff defender.

Hibernation is over for the Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge

Denver7 is proud to once again sponsor the Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Colorado. If you’ve never jumped into frigid water in the middle of winter, you don’t know what you’re missing.

Meet Colorado's 'ski wedding' photographer

The perfect wedding day, captured in the winter wonder of Colorado’s mountains. So why not shred it? It’s all in a day’s work for Gabrielle Stowe.

Local 8-year-old takes to the runway as finale to 'Wish Week'

Thousands in the audience cheered as the star took the stage: an 8-year-old girl wearing a purple boa and heart-shaped sunglasses.

Eat like a Philadelphian during the Super Bowl, with Pat's Philly Steaks & Subs

Many Broncos fans really do not want the Chiefs to win, so maybe go with a Philly cheesesteak over the Kansas City barbecue this Sunday.

Student advisor uses haircuts to make a difference at Denver school

Student advisor and self-taught barber, Dwayne Brown came to administrators with a new idea: free haircuts for students at school.

Longmont Meals on Wheels celebrates the delivery of 3 million meals

Some people celebrate a big occassion with pizza or steak, but, for Longmont Meals on Wheels, a certain milestone called for pot roast.

Bruce Randolph School gives back with Denver's first school-run hydroponic farm

The students at Bruce Randolph School have been learning how to tend to many vegetables and spices, as part of their classes inside Denver's first school-run hydroponic farm.
Performer shares culture, tradition with Denver metro through African dance

Djeneba Sako moved to the U.S. from Mali, West Africa, more than 20 years ago to share her passion for African dance.

What's That?: Grandpa's Burger Haven, a beloved Denver hole-in-the-wall

Seven decades of these massive six-inch burgers. Grandpa's Burger Haven, a Denver staple on South Federal Boulevard, will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2023.

Adoption fees to be waived at Humane Society of Boulder Valley

All animals that are 1 year old and up will soon be free for adoption at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

Golden High School has a decades-old tradition with a classic Depeche Mode song

For more than 40 years, the students at Golden High School have been dancing to the classic Depeche Mode hit, "Just Can't Get Enough."

Golden High School kicks off Wish Week celebration with a visit from Queen Elsa

Many schools across Colorado participate in Wish Week every year to raise money for Make-A-Wish Colorado. In their sixth straight year, Golden High School is on the cusp of surpassing $200,000 raised.

Passion to make certain seniors have hot meals, friends keeps volunteer active

Laura Kepler absolutely loves it when she is able to help someone find the book they’ve been searching for.

90-year-old chef, Holocaust survivor still serving up fresh meals in Wheat Ridge

"My mother lost all of her family in Germany," Bert told me, while recounting his eventual emigration from Europe to America. "She had a family of 13 brothers and sisters - all gone."

Denver Nuggets players surprise 96-year-old fan

Nuggets players Jeff Green and Vlatko Cancar surprised Hattie Smith with a meet-and-greet at Ball Arena, gifting her with tickets to the Feb. 15 game — which happens to be her 97th birthday.

Danny New opens up about surgery for thyroid cancer, advocates for awareness

If you happened to notice that I was absent from the morning team for nearly a month, let me explain.

Who knew your 40-year-old suitcase could be considered art?

Who knew your 40-year-old suitcase could be considered art? As we first reported back in November, DIA is collecting Colorodans' old luggage for a new art installation.

Denver7 Gives uses donations to buy appliances for family who lost home in fire

Thanks to generous viewers, Denver7 Gives was able to purchase new appliances for the Menzor family, who lost their beloved home in a fire just before Thanksgiving.

Family displaced after fire receives overwhelming support from Denver7 viewers

Katrina Martinez and her three kids have received an overwhelming amount of community support after losing their home in a fire earlier this month.
High school sophomore says tutoring younger kids brings a smile to her face

On Thursday nights when, most high school sophomores would likely be working on their own homework, Elise Uhde is tutoring elementary students.

Carvings almost complete for 2023 International Snow Sculpture Championships

A dozen teams in Breckenridge are using snow to create incredible (and gravity-defying) works of art as part of the 2023 International Snow Sculpture Championships.

Colorado landscape photographer donates life's work for public use

Since 1973, John Fielder has worked to become a premier photographer, snapping more than 200,000 photos of Colorado landscapes. And now, he has donated his life's work to Colorado.

Pigs stolen ahead of National Western Stock Show debut found safe, DPD says

Two pigs that were stolen from two teenage boys ahead of their presentation at the National Western Stock Show have been found safe, according to the Denver Police Department.

Urban farmers see boost in business as eggs remain scarce in grocery stores

Shoppers are beginning to look outside the grocery store for their eggs as many stores are unable to keep them in stock.

Longtime firefighter dedicated to telling Denver Fire's story

When Denver’s Fire Station Number 1 was built in 1909, firetrucks were still pulled by horses. 114 years later, the horses are gone but the building remains as a tribute.

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