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Article and photos by SONDRA RYMER As summer approaches, families across Colorado Springs begin searching for programs that offer more than just childcare, places where their children can grow, learn, and feel supported. This year, the Salvation Army Colorado Springs Corps is expanding its efforts to do exactly that through the 2026 Red Shield Summer…

Diabetes is a common, chronic (lifelong) condition affecting people of all ages. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 40 million Americans have diabetes, with more than 25% not knowing they have the condition.   Diabetes develops when the pancreas doesn’t make enough (or any) insulin (a hormone), or when the body doesn’t respond to the effects of insulin properly.  Generally…

April showers bring May flowers … and you can find them at Harding Nursery in Colorado Springs  Did you know that flowers are the number one gift for Mother’s Day? This year, mothers and motherhood will be honored on Sunday, May 10, and Harding Nursery is ready to help you pick the perfect bloom.  Flowers are nonverbal messengers of…

How a Railroad Man Invented Hospitality in the Wild As the railroads expanded west across the United States, train travel became more common and gave people a direct line to once-inaccessible places like the Grand Canyon. But the journey was difficult, with hard wooden benches, overcrowded coaches, untold delays and a lack of basic amenities.…

More homes are on the market across the Pikes Peak region and prices have begun to level off, giving buyers and sellers a rare moment of breathing room. This year’s Open House Weekend, running May 2 and 3, is an ideal way to explore new neighborhoods, compare options, and learn more about what the current…

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are the last parts of the digestive system that helps remove waste from the body. It usually begins as a small growth or polyp in the colon or rectum that slowly changes into cancer over many years if it is not removed.   While screening rates…

Shen Yun returns to the Front Range this spring with a brand-new 2026 program, blending a live Western orchestra and traditional Chinese music. While Shen Yun is celebrated globally for resurrecting the grace and athleticism of classical Chinese dance—rooted in 5,000 years of divine-inspired civilization—the live orchestra often emerges as the hidden gem that leaves…

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In a world where neutral tones reign supreme, pops of color add personality to your home. Your home is a blank canvas. Neutral colors, like beige, white, and black, offer timeless structure to any room, like the outline of your canvas. But bold colors make your home you; the same way color adds texture and story to a painting.  You get…

Imagine winning a home in one of Colorado Springs’ most sought-after neighborhoods: Banning Lewis Ranch. Such a dream takes shape on March 18, when 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway tickets are available … with a Tickets on Sale Prize of a $10,000 family vacation package, courtesy of Dream Home Interiors, LLC! This one-day-only prize…