Good News Roundup For Boulder

BOULDER, CO — Good news happens in Colorado every day, but it can often be overshadowed by the latest pandemic, crime, natural disaster and political news.

So Patch decided to dedicate a weekly roundup of news that will hopefully uplift readers' spirits a bit and offer some hope.

Here are some recent good news stories in Boulder:

Boulder School Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon School

BOULDER, CO — Several Colorado schools were honored as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, including one in Boulder. The award recognizes a school’s overall academic... Read more

Boulder Business Recovery Program Extended Through April 2022

BOULDER, CO — Boulder businesses will have the option to keep their outdoor expansions open past Oct. 31, as the city is extending its Boulder Business Recovery Program (BBRP) through April 30, 2022.... Read more

Improvements To Trails North Of Boulder Reservoir Will Begin Soon

Trails on the North Shore of the reservoir will be widened and a gravel surface will be added, changing them from "social" to formal trails. Read more

2021 Boston Marathon: Boulder Runners Set To Race

BOULDER, CO — Dozens of Boulder runners will take part in a Boston Marathon like no other next month.The city has 54 representatives in the Oct. 11 race, which is being held more than 900 days... Read more

CU Boulder's Museum Of Natural History Reopens

BOULDER, CO — After an 18-month closure initially brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Colorado Boulder's Museum of Natural History will reopen on Monday, Sept. 27 with updated... Read more

Solar Facility Completed At Boulder Commons Apartment Complex

BOULDER, CO — Apartment complex Boulder Commons is now home to a solar facility, marking the completion of Phase 2 of the Commons' integrated solar energy project. The 318-kilowatt (kW) facility... Read more

Boulder Will Recycle Tennis Balls Through Nonprofit Partnership

BOULDER, CO — City of Boulder officials have partnered with a Vermont-based nonprofit to put a dent in the millions of tennis balls that get thrown away each year.Community members can recycle... Read more

At-Home Rapid COVID Tests Now Available To All Coloradans: Polis

DENVER, CO — As part of the state's push to revamp its coronavirus testing, Coloradans can now get rapid COVID-19 tests delivered to their homes for free. Residents can request the test kits... Read more

Choosing The Perfect Fall Pumpkin In Boulder

BOULDER, CO — As you head out to a Boulder pumpkin patch for some fall fun with the family, it’s important to know what you’re planning to do with those pumpkins you bring home. Are you... Read more

'Designed-For-Entertaining' WOW House Has Theater, Chef's Kitchen

BOULDER, CO — Take in a movie at your home theater before relaxing by an outdoor fireplace in this nearly 5,000-square-foot Boulder home that's "designed for entertaining." Address: ... Read more