On January 1st, 2013, one of Boulder’s most beloved animals was shot and killed by police officer Sam Carter. The Mapleton Elk, a common visitor of Boulder’s Mapleton Hill area, was once considered a “guardian” by some residents of the neighborhood. After a few hours of discussing the matter, the Boulder County jury came to […]

Have you ever wanted your own personal pizza party? Well, if you answered “yes” to that, then today is your lucky day! We’ve partnered with the delicious Pizzeria Da Lupo for Pay-it-forward Friday and we’re giving away a free lunch special. What does a lunch special entail, you ask? Well, you receive a margarita or  marinara […]

Last weekend, some lucky members from the AboutBoulder website spotted the Western Tanager, which is a bird not commonly spotted in Colorado. These birds migrate to the western part of the United States during the summer, typically looking for juniper or pine forests at low elevations. Luckily, Boulder is surrounded by forests that match exactly these […]

This was a weekend for celebrations: Memorial Day across America; the Bolder Boulder and Boulder Creekfest in Boulder; and — especially for co-founders Julie and Scott Brusaw in Idaho — a successful Indiegogo campaign for Solar Roadways. As of this writing, the campaign, which sought $1m in crowdfunding, has received $1.4m, with five more days […]

Back in October, Boulder endured its worst flood in recent memory. It was truly tragic, and many people living in the Boulder County area were left devastated. Despite this, the community was still strong. People dropped everything to go help their friends clear water out of flooded houses. Volunteers continued to rebuild Boulder, even months after […]

Boulder continues to make national headlines as America’s Startup Capital. In honor of another successful Boulder Startup Week, we launch our business blog with a topic particularly relevant to the new and/or aspiring business owner: the F word. No, it’s not four letters, but the contention could certainly be made that it should be. As if […]

              Love is in the air here in Boulder, as Valentine’s Day swiftly approaches. Now is the time when Boulderites quit burning their incense, and start lighting their scented candles.  Flowers, wine, chocolates, and (hopefully) condoms are flying off the shelves as the whole city begins to celebrate the […]

After a bye week that’s felt more like a bye month, the big game is now only a day away. Waiting for this game has been like waiting for Christmas all over again, only this time instead of watching our relatives stuff themselves with food, we’ll get to watch burly men tackle the stuffing out […]

Finals week is upon us here at CU, which means that students all across campus are now utilizing their years of education and highly developed problem solving skills in order to come up with excuses to avoid studying. As a senior, I can safely say that I’ve become an expert on the subject. A black […]

If you’ve spent much time in Boulder then it’s likely that you’ve noticed these spiffy red bicycles. They can be seen coasting along the Boulder Creek Path, under commuters as they zip to work, or parked at the many docking stations throughout the city. With their bright coloring, sturdy Trek frames, and big baskets in […]