Littleton Independent

08/15/2025

Anonymous posters around Littleton attacked the anti-density group Rooted in Littleton by trying to link it to a child's death.

“This child is dead, she was hit by a car outside her school after her parents opposed safe bike lanes. Who cares? It’s worth it to protect Littleton’s ‘character.’”

08/15/2025

There's a new eatery in Littleton, where Momma's Kitchen has opened in the former Littleton Cafe space at 1409 W. Littleton Blvd.

When Littleton Cafe closed in June, a large, breakfast-shaped hole was left on Littleton Boulevard. Luckily, Momma’s Kitchen stepped in quickly to fill it.

08/13/2025

Englewood’s Hawthorn neighborhood has a gem that’s not staying hidden. The God Save the Cream ice-cream emporium sells grab-and-go ice cream and frozen novelties from its historic storefront.

Englewood’s Hawthorn neighborhood has a gem that’s not staying hidden. That’s the God Save the Cream ice-cream emporium, selling grab-and-go ice cream and frozen novelties from a historic storefront since

08/11/2025

Wu's Garden, a longtime restaurant in the Columbine Plaza shopping center, will close on Aug. 24, and whether it will reopen elsewhere is unknown.

For 25 years, Jin Loong Wu has sat nestled in the Columbine Plaza shopping center, serving Chinese food to the neighborhood. Now, his business, Wu’s Garden, is closing.

08/11/2025

Honnibrook Meadery has opened on Rapp Street in Littleton, serving a variety of flavors of mead, an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water and yeast.

When Mike Fagan first started brewing, his sights were set on beer, as craft breweries began to pop up across the country. Then, he found his way to a slightly

08/11/2025

Focusing on creating community is one of the many things that has kept Littleton’s Western Welcome Week going for nearly a century, and it’s gearing up for its 97th celebration. This year, it takes place from Aug. 8 through Aug. 17. Get details here:

Opportunities for true community-building are far and few between these days.

08/06/2025

Montview Flats is set to become a cornerstone for affordable living in Littleton, bringing 50 new homes to one of the city’s most connected neighborhoods. Click the link to learn more.

Montview Flats is set to become a cornerstone for affordable living in Littleton, bringing 50 new homes to one of the city’s most connected neighborhoods.  Rising on 5848 S. Rapp St., the four-story development by Littleton’s housing authority, South Metro Housing Options (SMHO), will offer a m...

08/06/2025

Longer Tables Littleton will take place on Sept. 24 in downtown Littleton, aiming to bring the Littleton community together for a meal.

Longer Tables Littleton is a branch of Longer Tables, which is a Denver-based nonprofit that began 10 years ago with a mission to cultivate connection and belonging — one meal at a time.

Across America, a dining transformation is quietly underway at our tables — literally. According to the World Happiness Report, the number of people dining alone has risen sharply since 2003, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.  In 2023, about a quarter of Americans reported eating all of the...

08/05/2025

According to Isabel Guzman, an arraignment hearing for the man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a young girl while riding her bike in Littleton in April was postponed until Sept. 29 to allow more time for case resolution discussions.

An arraignment hearing for the man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a young girl while riding her bike in Littleton in April was postponed until Sept. 29 to allow more time for case resolution discussions. Judge Laqunya Baker granted the defense’s request for the postponement during a hearing on ...

08/05/2025

Imagine that you’re a little kid. Doesn’t it sound great to hang out in the park with your loved ones while a nice library lady reads picture books aloud? The Englewood Public Library offers exactly that, as children’s librarian “Miss Kimberly” leads the Storytime in the Park program in tw...

08/05/2025

Littleton City Council held a July 22 study session to discuss next options after a citizen-initiated petition to amend the charter garnered enough signatures to be submitted to the city clerk.

As Rooted in Littleton’s citizen-initiative charter amendment petition makes its way through Littleton’s city clerk office for signature verification, Littleton City Council on July 22 voiced concerns about what to do next. The petition proposes restricting the allowance of duplexes, triplexes o...

08/05/2025

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July.

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July. This marks the official start of West Nile season in Colorado, which typically begins in Au...