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Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.)

The craft beer industry across the country is taking a gigantic hit right now, as many breweries have been forced to close or are only able to operate via takeout due to the virus.

Practicing social distancing is hard for everyone, and explaining it to kids is something parents need to handle in a sensitive, age-appropriate way.

Corporations are stepping up during COVID-19 to provide free online resources and benefits for those who may be financially struggling and to help keep families in touch.

As we collectively become one with our couches, we’re sharing our top suggestions for TV shows and movies set in other countries, including our top 3 you may not be familiar with.

Financial scams abound today, and they come in several forms.

At Thanksgiving, durable paper plates can prevent a holiday disaster.

The Great American Beer Festival takes over Denver’s Colorado Convention Center Oct. 3-5, but craft beer fans can get excited now with the changes announced for 2019:

Like humans, a healthy lifestyle is a critical component of pet health and a key to longevity. Tips to keep your pet healthy:

One-half of the rock band The Dean Ween Group has opened the world’s first cannabis-friendly concert venue in Denver on South Broadway.

It is time to get out the car protectors – hail season has begun. Colorado’s hail season runs from April 15 to Sept. 15, with most hail storms occurring in June.

One of Colorado’s most talked about breweries is opening a second location in Colorado Springs. Greeley-based WeldWerks Brewing Co. will open its new location this summer. The name and exact date of opening will be announced later.

Hanging Lake has already received more than 6,100 permit reservation requests since opening just two weeks ago. The extremely popular hiking destination in northern Colorado requires a permit starting May 1. Permitting began after the natural landmark underwent rapid degradation due to the high amount of foot traffic.

Sometimes the best medicine is snuggles from your fur baby. But what do you do if your pet has an incurable disease? Here are some tips to allow you both to live your best lives.

Being from the South and being a renter, I had no idea until recently that homeowners – not the city of Denver – were responsible for shoveling their sidewalks. And maybe the 2,000 people who have received orders to maintain their sidewalks since October didn’t know either.

It’s a cutthroat world for ski passes with ski resorts changing their lift packages nearly every year. Vail Resorts announced some of its plans for their 2019-20 season, including a new customizable pass product.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

When I was four and just becoming aware of people outside my family, I began noticing our wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors.

With the recent government shutdown – and another potential one on the horizon – Colorado’s national parks are looking to bounce back after weeks of lost revenue. Here’s how you can help:

Shake off the Sunday Scaries with a run around Downtown Denver, followed by a brunch with the bRUNch Running team. The inclusive tribe meets the last Sunday of the month with the next iteration happening this Sunday. Check-in starts at 8:45 a.m. inside Denver Milk Market and the run (or jog or walk) kicks off at 10 a.m.

Denverites, prepare to meet your doom. Or, at least pretend like it with a new mobile game, “Blucifer: The Doom Horse of Denver,” in which Denver International Airport’s infamous demon horse gallops off to destroy the city.

Hot springs are a near-cure-all, alleviating achy muscles after winter sports and offering relaxation on snowy days. Colorado is home to dozens of natural hot springs, ranging from off-the-beaten-path to more resort options, including:

If coffin racing, brain freeze contests, parade of hearses, live vultures, frozen T-shirt contests and ice turkey bowling sound like a fun time, have I got a festival for you! Head to Nederland, for the annual Frozen Dead Guy Days March 8-10.

You’ve downloaded Bumble, swiped right, made a match and set a date. Now’s the hard part: agreeing on a meeting place and navigating those awkward first-date conversations.

Stockpile your blue shells, bombs and banana peels and get ready to drive in a real-life Mario Kart race when Mushroom Rally hosts a one-day race in Denver on April 6.

In the past few years, libraries across the country have called their fines into question. Last year, the Salt Lake City Public Library eliminated overdue fines for patrons. Columbus Metropolitan Library did the same thing.

Pull on your Wranglers and dust off your Stetsons because the National Western Stock Show stampedes into town, kicking off with a parade on Jan. 10.

Want to guess Denver’s rockinest concert venue, the location of the tastiest late-night snacks or the best brunch spot to start Sunday Funday? The 2018 Lyftie Awards have all the answers.

When I was a kid, I had a strange paranoid tendency, though I think I came by it honestly.