For Boulderite Andrew McBryan and his family, living in “The Dome” in Vail is like perching in a bird’s nest. “You get 360-degree views up and down the valley. It’s pretty amazing,” McBryan said. McBryan owns the top two floors of the raised geodesic dome on the 2900 block of Basingdale Boulevard. The property, built […]
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Vacation inflation: Going out of town will cost you this summer
Your summer getaway could be a budget buster. With inflation not fully tamed and Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, be warned that some vacation expenses are overheated. It wasn’t long ago that numerous businesses, particularly those that sell “fun,” were greatly limited or even shuttered due to pandemic limitations. So, discounting […]
Denver interior designer publishes book showcasing vibrant designs
Andrea Schumacher wants to add more color to the world. The Denver-based interior designer — who has a showroom in Lincoln Park and another in Santa Barbara, California — recently published “Vibrant Interiors: Living Large at Home,” a coffee table book showcasing the best of Andrea Schumacher Interiors. “I’ve always wanted to memorialize my work, […]
For Gen Z, playing an influencer on TikTok comes naturally
Rachel Aaron, a 24-year-old who works in public relations in New York, recently dressed up for a work event at Bloomingdale’s. In the era of “get ready with me” videos on TikTok, it was a golden opportunity to create content. Aaron, who has just 3,300 followers on TikTok, filmed herself chatting to the camera while […]
Driver’s licenses, addresses, photos: Inside how TikTok shares user data
In August 2021, TikTok received a complaint from a British user, who flagged that a man had been “exposing himself and playing with himself” on a livestream she hosted on the video app. She also described past abuse she had experienced. To address the complaint, TikTok employees shared the incident on an internal messaging and […]
Adding home theaters create cozy spaces for streaming, gaming
Home theaters have become a must-have for luxury homes thanks to the pandemic, the rise of streaming services, and the continuing popularity of online gaming. Adding a home theater or media room fits an ongoing trend to make homes more comfortable and functional. A recent survey by the Research Institute for Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence […]
Commodities trading firm to move downtown HQ after $9.5M office buy
A Denver-based commodities trading firm that purchased the office building at 1430 Wynkoop St. last week plans to move its headquarters there. Concord Energy has been based a block away, in a building it bought in 2018. But Chief Legal Officer Stephen Tsai said the company is outgrowing the approximately 9,000 square feet there. “We’re […]
Denver-based education tech firm Guild eliminates 172 jobs
After years of rapid growth, Guild, a Denver-based technology company focused on employee education, let go of 12% of its workforce on Wednesday. “I’m writing with a heavy heart today to share that we’ve made the difficult decision to eliminate 172 roles at Guild, as a part of a broader organization of the company around […]
Lawsuit: Colorado Amazon drivers allege peeing in bottles, defecating in bags to meet delivery goals
Three Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado are suing the tech giant over poor work conditions, including allegations of urinating in bottles and defecating in bags. In a lawsuit filed Monday in Denver District Court, drivers Leah Cross, Marco Granger-Rivera and Ryan Schilling said the pressure of “harsh work quotas” around their delivery goals kept them […]
Fort Collins a big winner in Apple’s new purchase agreement with Broadcom
Fort Collins will be a major beneficiary under a new multi-year, multi-billion dollar deal that Apple, maker of the iPhone, has struck with Broadcom, a leading maker of chips and other equipment for the communications industry. “We’re thrilled to make commitments that harness the ingenuity, creativity, and innovative spirit of American manufacturing,” said Tim Cook, […]
Owner of downtown Denver high-rise apartment sues after glass panes on balconies shatter
The owner of a downtown Denver high-rise apartment building is suing a slew of companies for construction defects after glass panes started crashing from balconies last year. Real estate investment trust Equity Residential, which purchased the 274-unit Eviva on Cherokee Apartments building in early 2019, filed the lawsuit over the alleged “negligently constructed balcony railing […]
Broomfield City Council votes to terminate operations contract with 1stBANK Center
The Broomfield City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to end the management and operations contract with the 1stBANK Center due to years of underperforming and underutilization. Originally known as the Broomfield Event Center in 2006, the 1stBANK Center was intended to house events from minor league hockey and basketball games to concerts and other community […]