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Group of retired men volunteer in Northglenn to repair donated bikes

A group of retired men in Northglenn, some of whom have been working on bicycles since the 1930s, gather biweekly at the city's maintenance and operations building to repair bikes and re-donate them.

What's That?: Construction on Tower Road will end with tacos

It turns out construction out towards the Denver International airport will soon be a new fast-food restaurant.

Enjoy a scenic hike with a helping hoof from 'Pack Burro Picnic'

A couple in Leadville has started leading an Airbnb Experience called Pack Burro Picnic where visitors can ascend a 12,000-foot mountain with an 850-pound donkey named Ellroy.

Thornton 11-year-old gets dream weekend with Rapids after heart surgery

After having a rough last year, things are looking up for 11-year-old Justice Avila, a Thornton girl who loves playing soccer.

How much is the Tooth Fairy giving out these days?

In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day, it brings up a burning question: How much does the Tooth Fairy dole out these days?

Colorado State Trooper offers teen driving tips

If parents don't want their teenagers to get a ticket, sometimes it's best they hear the consequences from the source.

Dog in Ouray goes viral for walking on 2 legs

When someone sees what Dexter the dog can do, it's obvious that anything is paw-ssible. The 7-year-old Brittany has gone viral on social media for walking on two legs.

Mom of preemie dedicated to helping those who saved her son

Sandy Prince is giving back to the same hospital where her son spent 78 days in the NICU when he was born three months premature.

Colo. teen with Down syndrome reaches goal of earning black belt in martial arts

Don't mess around with Nick Hansen. The 18-year-old, who has Down syndrome, just earned his black belt at Kicks Martial Arts after training for over two years.

Dust off dinosaur fossils at Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Fossil Lab

Denver7 took a tour of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Earth Sciences collection, which actually accepts volunteers from the public in its fossil lab.

CPW expands Track-Chair Program to include Ridgway State Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has expanded its Track-Chair Program to include Ridgway State Park, just outside of Ouray.

Denver team wins world championship in World Chase Tag

Team APEX, with the parkour gym APEX Denver, just won the World Chase Tag championship in London. Who knew Colorado was so good at playing tag?
Celebrating National Thrift Shop Day at arc Thrift Stores

Today is National Thrift Shop Day, and Denver7 celebrated by having a little fashion show at arc Thrift Stores' Lakewood location.

CU Boulder offensive lineman goes viral for underwear modeling gig

A new 6-foot-7, 314-pound offensive lineman at the University of Colorado Boulder is making a name for himself off the football field and in front of the camera.

Reading for 15 minutes per night can drastically improve a child's education

Seeing an improvement in children's reading levels could be as simple as cracking open a book for at least 15 minutes per night, according to educators.

Meet the owner of Northglenn's 'Most Magnificent Tree'

Denver7 traveled to Northglenn to meet the owner of this year's "Most Magnificent Tree" contest winner. The annual tradition that began in 2009.

Volunteer giving back through organization that helped him

We Don’t Waste provides free food recovered from places like restaurants, caterers and food distributors to anyone who needs it.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of The Brown Palace Hotel for its 130th birthday

The iconic and historic Brown Palace Hotel holds onto most of its history, much to the enjoyment of everyone who visits.

20-year-old with Cerebral Palsy sets multiple world records in track

After missing the Paralympics in Tokyo by just one spot, track athlete Matthew Paintin is having quite the bounce-back season

8-year-old mows, rakes and shovels 50 homes for free

For some kids, finishing their chores is a dreaded task. But a Centennial boy not only found his own chores, but chores he actually enjoys.

Tease your mind at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science exhibit

At the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, visitors can explore their Mazes and Brain Games exhibit, featuring puzzles, mazes and brain teasers of many varieties.

Colo. teacher shares how to prepare your kids for their first ever day of school

Before your child heads off to school for the first time, there are still some lessons they should learn beforehand.

What families are finding for back-to-school shopping at ARC Thrift Stores

Back-to-school shopping can be tricky and expensive, so some families turn to thrift shops to save some money.

Colorado kids share how they feel about going back to school

When it comes to heading back to school, kids' emotions about it are all over the place. Denver7's Danny New asked them about it.
Need for change after retirement leads volunteer to Jewish Family Service

The Jewish Family Service food pantry needs volunteers to serve a growing number of people suffering from food insecurity. Kathy Sabin started volunteering right after she retired.

Denver Zoo announces name of otter pup

The Denver Zoo welcomed a male Asian small-clawed otter pup on July 1. On Friday, staff announced his name.

Colorado man walking 2,000+ miles to help group that helped him through cancer

Walking is something Paul has done to stay in shape and sharp. Now he is using it help the programs he used to connect to others during his journeys with cancer.

Denver shoe shiner goes viral for ASMR videos

It's an old-school profession, but Jason Dorn has found a way to modernize it. He posts videos of his craft to YouTube, where millions of viewers have found the sounds to be soothing and relaxing.

Navy sailor gets ship crew to sign 'happy birthday' to his son in ASL

If you are going to miss your children's birthdays for the second straight year, you have to think of an extra special way to send your well wishes.

Helping cancer patients brings smile to face of volunteer driver

Kayleen Fraley spends a lot of time in her car driving cancer patients as part of the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program.

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