Food + Beverage

Celebrate Centennial With a Stack

The Basketball Social House brings the city's 25th anniversary to the table with a brunch dish built for celebrating. Article by Megan DeLaRosa | Photography by Pink Poppy Media A City built on Pancakes Twenty-five years ago, Centennial's founders gathered around a breakfast table to discuss an idea that would become one of Colorado's most successful cities. So what better way to celebrate 25 years than with a stack worth savoring? At The Basketball Social House, owner Jimmy Bemis has...

Travel

Summer Bucket List

Explore everything Centennial has to offer this summer. Article by Jemma Taylor Celebrate Centennial’s 25th anniversary with summer activities for kids, adults, and everyone in between. From relaxing goat yoga to the work of local artists, be sure to explore all our city has to offer!    1. Check Out the Newly Designed Splash Pad  Hours: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM  13050 E. Peakview Ave. Cool off this summer at Centennial Center Park’s splash pad! The splash pad reopened this May, sporting a new...

Local Services

Twenty-Five Years of Being Centennial

Explore the story of how our city was built and why it keeps getting better. Article by Megan DeLaRosa | Photography by MAM Photography It started over pancakes. In the summer of 1998, five neighbors sat down at The Original Pancake House with a bold idea. John Brackney, Ed Bosier, Randy Pye, Pete Ross and Brian Vogt believed the growing community around them deserved a stronger voice in its future. They spent the next two years knocking on doors, gathering neighbors and building support for...

Health + Wellness

The Future Starts Here

How Rob Cohen Is Shaping the Future of Women’s Soccer in Centennial l Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Denver Summit FC As Centennial celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, the city is also stepping into a defining new chapter—one centered around growth, community, and the rising momentum of women’s sports. At the heart of that movement is Denver Summit FC and controlling owner Rob Cohen, whose vision for the club reaches far beyond the game itself. For Cohen, choosing...

Event Planning + Services

Saving Lives, Building Futures: Centennial Airport

Explore the Hidden Side of Our Local Airport Article by Jemma Taylor | Photography by Pink Poppy Media If you’ve lived around Centennial for a while, you might think of the Centennial Airport as “the airport celebrities fly into.” Maybe even “that place with the Perfect Landing restaurant.” But exploring deeper, you’d learn that around 17 lifesaving flights fly out of the airport every day, and that’s just the beginning of the vital work they do.  In 1968, the Arapahoe County Airport was...

Local Services

Commanding with Care

Sheriff Brown's Approach to Leadership in Law Enforcement Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Pink Poppy Media In Sheriff Tyler Brown’s world, the badge is only part of the story. Beneath it is a husband, a father, a longtime community member and a leader who sees his role not as a position of power, but as one of stewardship. Brown didn’t grow up certain he would wear a uniform. “The decision for law enforcement came after I graduated college,” he explains. With a degree in...

Food + Beverage

Fire Up the Backyard

Southern Steer Butcher has everything you need for the perfect backyard BBQ experience. Article by Centennial City Lifestyle | Photography by Pink Poppy Media Throughout American history, the neighborhood butcher was the place to go, even if just to hang out on the street corner in front of the shop. Everyone knew the neighborhood butcher, and everyone knew that the butcher had the best-kept secrets for the freshest meats, the best cuts, and optimal preparation methods to make dinner time a...

Life + Culture

Men of Impact

Three Local Leaders Helping Shape the South Metro Community Article by Kristi Sellers Building More Than Roofs: Billy Gieck As the owner of Roof Geeks, Billy Gieck has built a reputation around reliability, professionalism, and customer trust. These are qualities that matter deeply in the area’s roofing industry. Beyond the business itself, those who know Gieck describe someone who values relationships just as much as results. Like many entrepreneurs, Billy understands the demands that...

Home + Design

Your Home. Your Retirement. Your Terms.

Tim Oddo is helping Centennial homeowners discover the untapped financial power already inside their homes Article by Megan DeLaRosa | Photography by Pink Poppy Media In Centennial, people are not leaving. They are staying. With home values rising and longtime residents choosing to remain in place, the conversation is no longer just about real estate. It is about what comes next. Reverse mortgages have long been one of the most misunderstood financial tools available to retirees. For Tim...

Entertainment

Smoke and Sprits

Bold pours. Bolder smoke. Centennial's greatest collab. Article by Megan De La Rosa- Testing By Mitch Nester When two of Centennial's finest come together, the results are worth savoring. Mitch Nester of Branch & Barrel Distilling, known locally as the Liquor Licker, took on the delicious task of matching his craft whiskeys to the premium offerings at Stanley Pappas Cigars. Three exceptional smokes. Six perfect pours. One unforgettable evening. The Pairings Connecticut | Wheated Bourbon ...