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A view of the dimly lit full bar in Maida Trattoria in Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
Features
A Recipe for Connection

In June 2025, when Maida Trattoria opened its doors in Old Town Fort Collins, the historic Avery building took on new life. Bringing generations of Italian family history and twists on classic specials,...

Three Blessed Gems adding a holiday message to their window display, Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
Arts & Culture
Can Love Really be Bought?

It is Jan. 3, and you walk into a department store for the first time since the holidays. Less than two weeks earlier, the store was filled with festive arrangements and displays with ample amounts of...

Student flipping down the ramp, at Rail Jam at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 8.
Features
Rail Jam

Despite the sharp cold on Nov 8., crowds of students gathered to celebrate CSU’s Snow Days and on-campus Rail Jam, which is partially facilitated by the Snowriders club (along with a number of other...

A view of the dimly lit full bar in Maida Trattoria in Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
Features
A Recipe for Connection
February 26, 2026

In June 2025, when Maida Trattoria opened its doors in Old Town Fort Collins, the historic Avery building took on new life. Bringing generations of Italian family history and twists on classic specials, the restaurant was...

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A view of the dimly lit full bar in Maida Trattoria in Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
Local Gems
A Recipe for Connection

In June 2025, when Maida Trattoria opened its doors in Old Town Fort Collins, the historic Avery building took on new life. Bringing generations...

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Local Gems
Flash Fridays at Solana Tattoo Draw Crowds, Creativity, and Connection

In the heart of Fort Collins and close to CSU’s campus, lies Solana tattoo shop, where creativity flourishes. Every first Friday of the month,...

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Local Gems
Worth the Brain Freeze?

Fort Collins is an ice cream hub, with the cold and creamy treat positioned as a staple within our community. When strolling through Old Town,...

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The Fox Den No Waste Cafe & Roastery, which is on Laporte Avenue, is decorated with various signs detailing all that they have to offer.
Local Gems
The Fox Den

In a world where the Great Pacific Garbage Patch exists and global warming is worsening, sustainable action at the community level can help drive...

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Current Print Edition
The ScreaminPeach: A Waxing Studio
October 8, 2025

A view of the dimly lit full bar in Maida Trattoria in Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
A Recipe for Connection
February 26, 2026

In June 2025, when Maida Trattoria opened its doors in Old Town Fort Collins, the historic Avery building took on new life. Bringing generations...

Three Blessed Gems adding a holiday message to their window display, Fort Collins, Colo, Feb. 5.
Can Love Really be Bought?
February 24, 2026

It is Jan. 3, and you walk into a department store for the first time since the holidays. Less than two weeks earlier, the store was filled with...

Student flipping down the ramp, at Rail Jam at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 8.
Rail Jam
February 16, 2026

Despite the sharp cold on Nov 8., crowds of students gathered to celebrate CSU’s Snow Days and on-campus Rail Jam, which is partially facilitated...

Flash Fridays at Solana Tattoo Draw Crowds, Creativity, and Connection
February 11, 2026

In the heart of Fort Collins and close to CSU’s campus, lies Solana tattoo shop, where creativity flourishes. Every first Friday of the month,...