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Centennial Community Matters: One Cent on the Dollar, One Big Question for Centennial

A pothole rarely feels political.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Oct 7, 2026
Centennial Community Matters: One Cent on the Dollar, One Big Question for Centennial

Centennial voters will soon decide whether to raise the City’s sales and use tax by one percentage point to fund transportation infrastructure and Public Works services. This Community Matters article breaks down what the measure would fund, why the City says additional revenue is needed, and the questions residents may want to consider before voting.

Centennial Fall Reset: The Cleaning Jobs Worth Tackling Before Cozy Season

Rubi of My Clean shares a practical way to give your home a fresh start as Colorado shifts from open-window weather to blankets, boots, and more time indoors.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 29, 2026
Centennial Fall Reset: The Cleaning Jobs Worth Tackling Before Cozy Season

As Centennial shifts into cozy season, a few well-chosen cleaning tasks can make your whole home feel fresher. In this week’s My Clean feature, Rubi shares five smart places to focus your fall reset, from the entryway and baseboards to the refrigerator, kitchen, and the cozy spaces your family will use most. It is a practical, low-stress way to prepare your home for more time indoors without turning seasonal cleaning into an all-day marathon.

There is something happening with the Denver Broncos that cannot be captured by the standings alone.

A Defense Making Big Plays When They Matter

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 29, 2026
There is something happening with the Denver Broncos that cannot be captured by the standings alone.

The Broncos are proving they can battle back when games get difficult. After two straight comeback victories, Denver now faces a new challenge on the road against an unbeaten San Francisco team. Here’s what Centennial fans should watch as the Broncos try to turn resilience into consistency.

Centennial Book Review: Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars Asks What Makes a Life Worth Rebuilding

Set in Erie, Colorado, this haunting novel from Denver author Peter Heller combines survival, grief, friendship, nature, and the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 29, 2026
Centennial Book Review: Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars Asks What Makes a Life Worth Rebuilding

Denver author Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars is a haunting Colorado story about survival, grief, companionship, and the question of what makes life worth rebuilding. Set along the Front Range, this powerful novel invites Centennial readers to reflect on hope, resilience, nature, and the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog.

Centennial Local Happenings: September 30–October 6, 2026

Culture, community, fall fun, electronics recycling and a few practical resources make this a busy first week of October in Centennial.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 29, 2026
Centennial Local Happenings: September 30–October 6, 2026

Discover what’s happening around Centennial, Colorado, September 30 through October 6, 2026. This week’s Local Happenings includes cultural events, a Women in Tech breakfast, Medicare education, electronics recycling, a fall festival, career resources, and an upcoming City Council public hearing.

Centennial Weekly Pulse: The Rules, Resources and Decisions Shaping Life Close to Home

For September 30 through October 6, some of the most useful Centennial news is hiding in places residents rarely browse for fun: budget documents, zoning notices and municipal codes. But those pages often reveal the decisions that eventually reach our streets, homes and neighborhoods.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 29, 2026
Centennial Weekly Pulse: The Rules, Resources and Decisions Shaping Life Close to Home

This week’s Centennial Weekly Pulse explores the local decisions shaping everyday life, including the proposed 2027–2028 City budget, transportation funding, graywater rules, annexation and zoning, and fall fire safety across Centennial.

Centennial Spotlight: Blue Sky IDEA Art Studio & Gallery, Where Creativity Finds a Home

You might drive past 6412 South Quebec Street without realizing that behind the doors of Greenwood Executive Park is a bright, contemporary art space filled with paintings, works in progress, conversations, experimentation, and a decidedly big idea:

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 9, 2026
Centennial Spotlight: Blue Sky IDEA Art Studio & Gallery, Where Creativity Finds a Home

Step inside one of Centennial’s hidden creative gems. Meet artist and curator Patricia Aaron and discover how Blue Sky IDEA Art Studio & Gallery is bringing contemporary art, exhibitions, workshops, artists, and community together right here in Centennial.

Centennial SMARTS: The 20-Minute Fall Reset That Could Save You Hours Later

Save Time. Save Money. Live Better. | September 16–22

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 9, 2026
Centennial SMARTS: The 20-Minute Fall Reset That Could Save You Hours Later

Mid-September is the perfect time to tackle a few small home and yard tasks before Colorado’s colder weather arrives. This week’s Centennial SMARTS shares practical ways to clear fall debris, reduce drafts, inspect gutters, plan sprinkler winterization, and take advantage of local recycling resources, all while saving time and money

When a Teen Wants to Work, Why Is It So Hard to Find Someone Willing to Hire Them?

One Centennial teen’s homemade flyer is a reminder that young people still want to work. Sometimes they just need a community willing to give them a chance.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 5, 2026
When a Teen Wants to Work, Why Is It So Hard to Find Someone Willing to Hire Them?

A Centennial teen’s homemade pet care and babysitting flyer sparks a bigger conversation about how difficult it can be for young people to find their first job. This article explores the challenges teens face, the value of early work experience, and how neighbors can help create meaningful opportunities close to home.

Fall Garden Prep in 80015: A Little Work Now Can Make Spring Beautiful

Colorado autumn is not the end of gardening season. For your flowers and trees, it may be one of the most important parts of it.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Sep 4, 2026
Fall Garden Prep in 80015: A Little Work Now Can Make Spring Beautiful

Fall is one of the best times to set your Centennial landscape up for success. This practical guide covers tree care, perennial prep, spring bulbs, mulching, watering, and other smart autumn tasks for 80015, with a local spotlight on Nick’s Nursery for plants, supplies, and Colorado-specific gardening help.

Centennial Smoky Hill Road Safety, Part Two: What Will It Take to Turn Concern Into Action?

After our recent “Vision Zero or Vision Some?” story, the organizer of a nearly 900-signature petition reached out with a question that deserves an answer: after fatalities, public comment, petitions and media coverage, what will actually move Centennial to act?

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 30, 2026
Centennial Smoky Hill Road Safety, Part Two: What Will It Take to Turn Concern Into Action?

After Centennial Pulse raised questions about traffic and pedestrian safety on Smoky Hill Road, petition organizer Beverly Bennett reached out with an urgent follow-up: what will actually move Centennial to act? With four fatalities, repeated public comment, media coverage and a Change.org petition nearing 900 signatures, this article examines the gap between concern and visible progress, and what residents can do next.

🎃 The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Centennial: Your 2026 Guide to Fall Fun in Aurora, Denver & Beyond

The pumpkins aren’t ready yet. Your October calendar should be.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 30, 2026
🎃 The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Centennial: Your 2026 Guide to Fall Fun in Aurora, Denver & Beyond

From Aurora to Denver and beyond, this 2026 pumpkin patch guide highlights some of the best places near Centennial for corn mazes, fall festivals, wagon rides, family activities, and picture-perfect pumpkins. Save the dates now and start planning your Colorado fall adventures.

Centennial Weekly Pulse: What Deserves Our Attention Right Now

Safer shared spaces, smarter water use, thoughtful growth and a clearer path for speaking up are shaping everyday life in Centennial.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 30, 2026
Centennial Weekly Pulse: What Deserves Our Attention Right Now

This week’s Centennial Weekly Pulse looks beyond the event calendar to the issues shaping everyday life in Centennial, including e-bike safety, water use, community growth, housing, infrastructure and how residents can make their voices heard.

Centennial’s New Lending Libraries Bring Books, Bones, Balls & Barks to S Odessa

There is something wonderfully simple about a neighborhood lending library. No membership card. No due date. No checkout line. Just neighbors sharing something they have enjoyed with someone they may never even meet.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 27, 2026
Centennial’s New Lending Libraries Bring Books, Bones, Balls & Barks to S Odessa

Discover one of Centennial’s newest neighborhood gems on S Odessa, where a traditional lending library now has a four-legged companion. The new Bones, Balls & Barks Lending Library adds a playful twist to community sharing, giving neighbors a place to exchange books, dog toys, balls, and other pup-friendly finds while building connection one small gesture at a time.

Centennial Business Spotlight: Meet Rubi of My Clean

A local housekeeping company built on flexibility, trust and the belief that sometimes a little help at home can make a very big difference.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 27, 2026
Centennial Business Spotlight: Meet Rubi of My Clean

Meet Rubi, the owner of My Clean, a Centennial-area housekeeping company built on trust, flexibility, professionalism and genuine care for the people it serves. From customized residential cleaning to deep cleans, move-in and move-out services and commercial spaces, Rubi and her team meet clients where they are, offering as much or as little help as each household needs. In this Centennial Business Spotlight, discover the story behind My Clean, the values that guide Rubi’s team and why this local business is earning loyal customers throughout the community.

Centennial Weekly Pulse: September Begins with New Rules, Labor Day and Community Connections

From new e-bike rules and Labor Day schedules to bilingual library programs and one last splash of summer, here’s what Centennial residents should know for September 2–8, 2026.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 27, 2026
Centennial Weekly Pulse: September Begins with New Rules, Labor Day and Community Connections

Stay connected to Centennial, Colorado, with this week’s local updates for September 2–8, 2026, including new e-bike regulations, Labor Day schedules, library programs, Centennial Center Park activities and upcoming community events.

Centennial News, Events & Neighborhood Updates: September 2–8, 2026

Labor Day fun, new e-bike rules, an important fire-safety reminder and a colorful Centennial event just around the corner

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 27, 2026
Centennial News, Events & Neighborhood Updates: September 2–8, 2026

Stay connected to Centennial, Colorado, for the week of September 2–8, 2026. This week’s roundup covers new e-bike regulations, Labor Day pool hours, current burn restrictions, fall recreation opportunities and a preview of the upcoming Centennial Chalk Art Festival.

Centennial’s Vision Zero Promise Meets a Real-World Test on Smoky Hill Road

Four people have died near two intersections along a short stretch of Smoky Hill Road since 2024. Centennial has a plan to eliminate traffic deaths. Residents are asking what happens when that promise meets a road where people are still dying.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Aug 4, 2026
Centennial’s Vision Zero Promise Meets a Real-World Test on Smoky Hill Road

Four people have lost their lives near a short stretch of Smoky Hill Road since 2024. As Centennial works toward its Vision Zero goals, residents are asking what meaningful road-safety action should look like now. This article examines the facts, the City’s existing commitments, and practical ways residents can help push for safer streets, clearer answers, and greater transparency.

Centennial SMARTS: Five August Home Wins That Save Time, Save Money and Help You Live Better

A few strategic household tasks now can prevent costly repairs, reduce monthly bills and make the final weeks of summer feel far less hectic.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 31, 2026
Centennial SMARTS: Five August Home Wins That Save Time, Save Money and Help You Live Better

Discover five practical August tips designed to help Centennial homeowners save time, reduce household costs and make everyday life a little easier. From local rebates and city services to sprinkler checks, wildfire awareness and safe household cleanup, these simple steps can create meaningful savings and a better-functioning home.

Centennial Community Board: Share. Support. Show Up.

Small actions can create stronger neighborhoods, fuller tables and a more connected Centennial.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 31, 2026
Centennial Community Board: Share. Support. Show Up.

Discover simple ways to strengthen Centennial through timely library updates, local volunteer opportunities, welcoming community events and Colorado’s 150th birthday celebrations. This week’s Community Board makes it easier to share, support and show up close to home.

Centennial Weekly Pulse: Summer Celebration, School-Year Momentum and What Comes Next

Centennial, Colorado, enters the first full week of August with live music, civic conversations, back-to-school preparations and a few final chances to savor summer.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 30, 2026
Centennial Weekly Pulse: Summer Celebration, School-Year Momentum and What Comes Next

Centennial’s first full week of August brings civic updates, back-to-school momentum, final summer outings and the return of Centennial Under the Stars. Discover what’s happening, what’s ahead and simple ways to stay connected across the community.

Centennial Book Review: Colorado Author Patricia Raybon Uncovers Denver’s Buried Secrets

In All That Is Secret, a courageous Black theologian investigates her father’s murder while confronting faith, prejudice and powerful secrets in 1923 Denver.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 29, 2026
Centennial Book Review: Colorado Author Patricia Raybon Uncovers Denver’s Buried Secrets

Colorado author Patricia Raybon’s All That Is Secret blends an absorbing murder mystery with the overlooked history of 1923 Denver. This Centennial-focused review explores faith, courage, racial injustice, and one determined woman’s search for truth in a city filled with buried secrets.

Centennial Weekly Pulse: Community Conversations, Library Connections and Colorado’s 150th Birthday

From neighborhood meetings and practical City resources to welcoming library programs and a milestone Colorado celebration, here is what Centennial residents should know for the week of July 27, 2026.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 22, 2026
Centennial Weekly Pulse: Community Conversations, Library Connections and Colorado’s 150th Birthday

Centennial offers residents multiple ways to engage with their community this week.

 

The Centennial Council of Neighborhoods meets Monday at Trails Recreation Center, providing a space to share concerns and discuss citywide updates.

 

Tuesday features a Senior Commission meeting at the YMCA Center of Generations and a District 4 community gathering, while the Open Space Advisory Board spotlights local parks and trails at City Hall.

 

On Wednesday, a free workshop at The Space by Arapahoe Libraries will clarify trash container rules.

 

District 2 council members welcome residents Thursday at MorningStar Senior Living.

 

Smoky Hill Library hosts storytimes, an English Conversation Circle, and a family drum event throughout the week, plus its Summer Reading program ends July 31.

 

Colorado’s 150th birthday will be celebrated Saturday with festivities at the State Capitol and Highlands Ranch Town Center, inviting everyone to join.

NBA greatest players in Centennial, Colorado: Five-Year Runs & Legends

Discover NBA greatest players in Centennial, Colorado as locals discuss legendary five-year runs and basketball legends shaping the game.

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 22, 2026
NBA greatest players in Centennial, Colorado: Five-Year Runs & Legends

Centennial, Colorado pulses with basketball passion, as neighbors gather to relive and debate legendary NBA five-year runs that have transformed the league.

 

Local fans can’t stop talking about Nikola Jokić’s recent postseason heroics, drawing bold comparisons to icons like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

 

In bustling sports bars and recreation centers, conversations center on whether Wilt Chamberlain’s stats eclipse Bill Russell’s titles, while debates spark over Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impact versus Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s style.

 

Youth coaches note how legends—Curry’s vision, Jordan’s footwork, LeBron’s resilience—inspire Centennial’s next generation.

 

With thriving basketball camps, new facilities, and late-night pickup games, NBA greatness echoes in every gym and park.

 

In Centennial, the shadow of legendary runs inspires pride and the belief that tomorrow’s stars are dribbling among them.

This Week in Centennial: Community, Music, Family Fun and Colorado’s 150th Birthday

Your guide to local meetings, library activities, outdoor adventures and celebrations happening July 27 through August 2

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 22, 2026
This Week in Centennial: Community, Music, Family Fun and Colorado’s 150th Birthday

Discover what’s happening in and around Centennial during the week of July 27 through August 2, including community meetings, library programs, family activities, live music, outdoor fun and Colorado’s 150th birthday celebration.

 

Centennial’s Weekend Watch: How to Stream Every Harlan Coben Netflix Series in Order

Thirteen mysteries, several countries, countless secrets, and one question: Where should you begin?

AmiLynne Carroll

AmiLynne Carroll

Jul 20, 2026
Centennial’s Weekend Watch: How to Stream Every Harlan Coben Netflix Series in Order

Not sure where to begin with Harlan Coben’s twist-filled Netflix collection? This Centennial Pulse watch guide breaks down all 13 adaptations by Netflix release date, book publication and story connection, with recommendations for first-time viewers and devoted mystery fans.

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