Front Porch Newspaper

Front Porch has been providing trusted, independent,
hyper-local journalism to the residents of NE Denver and NW Aurora for more than two decades.

We believe strong communities depend on access to local news that reflects the people who live in the neighborhoods and own local businesses. We attend ribbons cuttings,
town halls, and neighborhood meetings—something larger organizations aren’t able to do. Our goal is not only to provide information but to help strengthen the local news ecosystem by listening to our community and sharing diverse local voices.

Our journalism is available free of charge through a
monthly print newspaper distributed to approximately 25,000 households. We also provide a free website, a weekly newsletter, and social media channels focused on the community.

Front Porch has been recognized for our journalism, writing, photography, and design through awards from the four-state Society of Professional Journalists organization and the Colorado Press Association (CPA). In August, we received 31 awards from the CPA including the top award for General Excellence for a monthly newspaper in Colorado (2025).

The money we raise through our fiscal sponsor, Alternative Newsweekly Foundation, will help Front Porch continue to provide a voice to those who don’t feel heard, and support student journalists looking for opportunities to gain experience. Colorado Media Project’s 2026 #newsCOneeds Year-End Giving Challenge will match the total amount of donations we receive up to $2,000.