Arts + Culture

Arapahoe Community College: Loving Local Through Learning

ACC Continues to Grow its Impact While Staying Rooted in Its Community-First Mission Article by J.D. McCrumb | Photography by Arapahoe Community College For 60 years Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has helped shape the future of Littleton one student, one career, and one opportunity at a time. Founded in 1965, ACC was the first two-year college in the metro area, created through a grassroots effort by Littleton residents who wanted local access to affordable post-high school education. ...

Education

Love Local, One Letter at a Time

The Love Letter Project - ROX Arts Gallery at Aspen Grove Shares the Love with Handcrafted Cards Created by the Community Article by J.D. McCrumb | Photography by Chris W Every winter, a mailbox at Aspen Grove becomes a small symbol of what it means to love local, by showing up for the neighbors who make our community whole. The Love Letter Project, a collaboration between Aspen Grove and ROX Arts Gallery, started in 2020 to thank Littleton Hospital staff serving on the frontline of the...

Local Services

Elevate Your Confidence

The Team at Elevated Dermatology Is Here To Help You Feel Confident and Comfortable In Your Own Skin Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Coryn Nelson “I actually had pretty significant acne as a teenager. More so on my chest and back, but it was to the point where I was choosing different clothing to cover to go to school. I was embarrassed by it and that was hard at such a monumental time of development. But I had an incredible dermatologist who changed my life with acne treatment and...

Wellness

A Heart for Littleton

Inside AdventHealth Littleton's Heart and Cardiovascular Care Article by Leslie Maddox Kinne | Photography by Littleton AdventHealth To love local is to know that the best things in life often live just down the road. Right here in Littleton, AdventHealth is redefining what it means to care for a community, offering exceptional heart and vascular care with a philosophy rooted in compassion and connection. Guided by the promise to Feel Whole, this is a place where advanced medicine meets...

Fitness

Mountain Mindfulness: Yoga for Skiers

How Grounding, Alignment, and Breath Can Elevate Your Wellness Both on the Slopes and in Everyday Life Article by Leslie Maddox Kinne You close your eyes and feel winter’s quiet settle around you. The mountain air is crisp, clean, and full of possibility. That sense of grounded presence, of being fully in your body, is what so many of us seek when we head outside. We are fortunate to have nature at our back door, ready to steady us, inspire us, and remind us to breathe. Let’s get outside and...

Wellness

Step Outside

Littleton’s Best Spots to Reconnect with Nature Article by J.D. McCrumb As 2026 begins, there’s no better way to prioritize your health and wellness than by spending time outdoors. The shorter days and colder temperatures may make it tempting to stay in, but fresh air, movement, and sunlight offer big benefits in January. December 21 marked the shortest day of the year, so now that we’re on the flip side, each day brings a few more minutes of sun-shiny reasons to get outside. Even a quick...

Health + Wellness

Handling the Holidays

When the Season We’re Supposed to Savor Often Feels More Like a Marathon, Complete With Checklists, Chaos, and Occasional Chocolate Bribes Article by Leslie M Kinne Every year, the holiday season arrives wrapped in glitter, twinkling lights, and the best intentions. We imagine cozy gatherings, perfectly decorated homes, and moments so magical they could star in a Hallmark movie. Then reality arrives—crowded stores, endless to-dos, and the creeping suspicion that nothing will ever be “perfect.”...

Local Services

The Gift of Giving

Shining a Light on the Generosity That Enriches Our Littleton Community Article by J.D. McCrumb | Photography by Chris W On a late autumn afternoon in Littleton, Cindy Hathaway settles in at Dirt Coffee, the smell of roasted beans in the air, and the topic of the hour is generosity. Hathaway is not only the Executive Director of Western Welcome Week but also chairs the Littleton Business Chamber’s Community Engagement committee and knows the value of philanthropy and what even a small year-end...

Home + Design

Back East Home

Local Littleton Business Provides Unique and Special Items for Your Home Article by Elise Luter | Photography by Back East Home It’s that time of year again, when we have to find the perfect gift for our friends and family, and every year it seems to get more difficult to find unique presents! Kristin Schweitzer is the owner of Back East Home, a Littleton business that offers an assortment of gifts, home decor, and items that embrace holiday cheer and gifting all year round. Her business...

Life + Culture

Miracles & Gratitude

Giving in Gratitude - Sandy Puc Photography Gives Back to Children's Hospital Article by Elizabeth Watson | Photography by Sandy Puc Photography The beginning of Sandy Puc Photography’s Santa Charity was based on a mother’s thankfulness and her desire to give back to the people who helped her family when they needed them the most. Nikolai Puc was just days old when he was rushed to Children’s Hospital for the first time. Sandy Puc recalls, “I felt very prepared for a third baby. He was...