Local Services

A Lifeline of Hope

How one Colorado rescue has placed more than 55,000 puppies into forever homes while building a community of compassion Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Pink Poppy Media On any given Saturday morning, the line begins forming long before the doors open. Families, couples, and hopeful dog owners gather outside Lifeline Puppy Rescue, eager to meet the newest arrivals. By the end of the weekend, dozens of puppies will leave with forever families, each beginning a new chapter thanks to...

Life + Culture

Our Community Mixtape

K4CO, the Radio Love Letter to Colorado Article by Jemma Taylor | Photography by Jacob Barrera Music takes us back to our childhoods. Whether you’re an 80s kid who grew up plugging headphones into your Walkman or a millennial downloading songs onto an MP3 player, each of us has that genre that hits us with a wave of nostalgia. However, through every shift in technology, radio has remained a constant.    K4CO, our Centennial-based station, is led by owners Sara Duke and Josh D’Estrada. They...

Health + Wellness

More Than a Clean Dog

Changing how Colorado families care for their dogs, one healthy habit. Article by Kristi Sellers | Photography by Pink Poppy Media After nearly 20 years in corporate HR consulting, Christy Boswell was ready to build something rooted in purpose, community, and her love of dogs. When she discovered Scenthound, she saw more than a grooming concept. She saw an opportunity to help pet owners think differently about routine care and give dogs a healthier, happier life.  Today, that mission is the...

Food + Beverage

Sazón's Summer Paleta 'Rita

Because grown-ups deserve an ice cream truck moment, too. Recreate one of Sazón's refreshing summer favorites at home. Article by Lisha Quintana | Owner of Sazón | Photography by Chuck Townsend Photography Serves: 1 Ingredients 2 oz reposado tequila 1 oz triple sec ¾ oz agave 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice ½ oz fresh-squeezed orange juice 1 fruit paleta Tajín or chamoy, for the rim (optional) Instructions Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila...

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...

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...

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...