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Piano prodigy volunteers at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Raditya Muljadi, 13, has previously performed at Carnegie Hall and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Now he's volunteering his talents at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Singing cashiers entertain shoppers at Littleton's Sprouts Farmers Market

Norine, who goes by "The Singing Grandma," had been working at this location for six years, before feeling inspired to spice up her weekly announcements

Native American Bank donates 25 bikes for kids at Denver Indian Center

A group of lucky kids are starting the summer off right with a new ride thanks to Native American Bank.

Two Coloradans named to USWNT's World Cup roster

The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team announced the 23 players, including two Coloradans, who will represent the United States in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this summer.

2-year-old girl needs your help finding "Toodles," her beloved stuffed animal

A 2-year-old girl, who received her prized stuffed animal "Toodles" when she had open-heart surgery, now needs your help finding him.

Saint Joseph Hospital throws surprise party for 97-year-old volunteer

Saint Joseph Hospital threw a surprise party for a 97-year-old volunteer who reached 20,000 hours of service.

Avs defenseman Devon Toews tells Denver7 about fundraiser

If Avalanche fans raise the most money in Avs defenseman Devon Toews fundraiser for Freedom Service Dogs, each fan will be entered into a raffle for an all-out gameday experience.

Denver hair stylist wins "Best Colorist" in North America

How many people can say they are the best at something in the entire continent? One Denverite can now claim that title.

Denver kids share their favorite things about their dads

For Father's Day, Denver7 anchor Shannon Ogden asked local children what they love most about their dads.

Local MMA fighter Archie Colgan aims to bring title to Denver.

Local MMA fighter Archie Colgan is aiming to bring the title to Denver. Former Pomona High grad fights Friday in critical bout

Davon Reed talks getting calls from "brothers for life" during NBA Finals

Davon Reed is definitely more excited for his former teammates to get one, but, hey, he's getting a ring, too.

9-year-old holds art auction for charity at community garage sale

Man, all I ever did was make a lemonade stand and keep all the quarters for myself. This is Mary Grace's third year holding this fundraiser at her home in Westminster.
Australian Nuggets fan travels 9,000 miles to see the team win the championship

NBA Finals tickets were already expensive, but imagine needing to fly 9,000 miles first. That's the lengths one Nuggets fan was willing to go to to see his favorite team win the championship.

Meet Gregory III, the facility dog who helps Fletcher Miller School every day

Fletcher Miller School in Lakewood serves children who need specialized educational programs, and Gregory III helps with motor and communication skills.

Denver Nuggets dedicate STEM lab at Johnson Boys & Girls Club in downtown Denver

The Denver Nuggets and the NBA on Friday dedicated a new STEM lab at the Arthur E Johnson Boys & Girls Club, located on Denver's Auraria Higher Education Center campus in downtown Denver.

Boy with muscular dystrophy inspires home builders helping update his home

Seven years ago, Ethan was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a degenerative disease which is slowly weakening his muscles.

Meet the only Colorado chef nominated for a 2023 James Beard Foundation Award

BRUTØ, whose co-owner just became the only Colorado chef nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award this year, changes every season and even every day.

Rising from the ashes: Why an antique firetruck was worth restoring

One engine in particular, that no longer fights fires, holds a job that might be comparable in importance. And there was a time that it might have been lost forever.

Arvada community rallies around Ukrainian family to buy 7-year-old a new violin

A 7-year-old violin player, who came to Colorado from Ukraine three months after Russia invaded, has been very grateful for the help she's received at Arvada's Deeply Rooted Music School.

Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids opens in Denver

Little Kitchen Academy opened its doors over the weekend, and offers a variety of cooking classes to kids ages 3 to 18. The classes can accommodate up to 10 kids at a time.

Meet our contestants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee: Aditi

We can file this result under the "positive reinforcement" argument for parenting strategies. Aditi's parents promised her she could get a cat if she made the National Bee.

Rock legend Tommy James to perform Saturday night in Denver

At 76-years-old, Tommy James is still rocking after his band Tommy James and the Shondells originated the hit songs "Mony Mony" and "Crimson and Clover."

Meet our contestants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee: Sofia

Sofia's mother and aunt both qualified for the National Bee in the late 1980s. Sophia chose to follow in her mother's footsteps, even when that was not her mother's wish.

Longmont's Urban Field Pizza places 7th in at the International Pizza Expo

I was not really sure what cured egg yolk or garlic confit was supposed to be, but it sure tasted amazing on this pizza.
Loose dog rescued just inches from rush hour along I-70 in Denver

A loose and frightened dog just inches from Interstate 70 in Denver was rescued thanks to an animal protection officer's patience and passion.

Four siblings overcome tragedy and open Mr. Biscuits breakfast shop together

Baking is a love language, and it's quite possible these biscuits taste so good because of the love these four siblings have for their family.

Nuggets fans help find tiny lost diamond in Ball Arena after Tuesday's game

Nuggets fans gathered in a section of Denver's Ball Arena after Tuesday's game to help a woman find a missing diamond from her wedding ring — and against all odds, they found it.

76-year-old becomes second-oldest CU Boulder graduate

Rita Garson is a successful business owner, mother of three, a passionate horseback rider, and now holds a degree in sociology. It's an accomplishment more than 50 years in the making.

Boy beating the odds after two rare birth defects, slight chance of survival

Ambrose Benedict was diagnosed with two rare birth defects before he was born. Despite a slight chance of survival, he is beating the odds and surprising his family with his will to live.

Denver woman goes viral for Instagram page dedicated to moose

Nine years ago, Anna Phillips' sister-in-law bought her a stuffed toy moose, and she had no idea that moose was about to become a star.

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