5280 Magazine

Put your pedal to the metal. 😎

Everyone really is moving to the 'burbs.

The high in Denver tomorrow is 90 degrees, so we're just going to leave this here...

Got all the kids out of the house? Reward yourself with an empty nest makeover. ✨

The 5280 Top of the Town event, presented by Kaiser Permanente is back on Thursday, July 16 at Cherry Creek North and tickets are NOW ON SALE ! ✨

⛱ Join us our annual fete as we toast to the 2026 Top of the Town Editors’ + Readers’ choice winners
🥪 Be treated to delicious bites from 2026 Top of the Town winning restaurants
🍹 Enjoy buzzy & zero-proof sips at event bars and tasting stations
📸 Commemorate the night at various photo activations
🎁 Enter-to-win fun giveaways from our sponsors
🪩 Dance the night away to live music + a groovy DJ set

Bonus: Keep the good times going at the official after party hosted at Rare Bird, a rooftop bar atop .🍾

Get your tickets today! https://5280scene.com/5280-top-of-the-town/.

Giddy on up to these galleries 🤠

Independence looks different for everyone—but for adults with developmental disabilities across Colorado, it often comes down to the same simple things: a place that feels like home, a reason to get out of the house, and people you can count on.

AbleLight has been making that kind of everyday independence possible in Colorado for more than 40 years. Their person-first approach means support that fits someone's actual life: where they live, how they spend their days, and what matters most to them.

"When support fades into the background, that is when independence has room to grow." — Andrea Aldinger, AbleLight Colorado

Read more about how AbleLight is helping Coloradans with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities. 👇
https://5280.com/sponsored-content/everyday-independence-colorado-style/.

We have some thoughts about that Wall Street Journal article....

BRB, channeling our inner Van Gogh 🎨