Good News Roundup For Denver's Metro Area And Boulder County

Good news happens across Colorado's Front Range 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 of the latest good news stories from across the Front Range:

Colorado Chocolate Maker Named Among Best In U.S.

Food & Wine has named 50 of the best chocolate makers in the country, and a Colorado company made the cut.

New ‘Best State’ Survey: See Where Colorado Ranks

Colorado was chosen 65 percent of the time Americans were given a choice between it and another state.

One Of World's Largest Contact-Free Markets Opens In Denver

You won't have to go through a traditional checkout at this Choice Market in Denver.

Nursing Home Cases Plummet In Colorado

A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.

Lakewood Celebrates Earth Day: Art, Activities, Giveaways

Lakewood won't be hosting its traditional Earth Day festival, but there are a number of other ways community members can celebrate.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Begins: What To Know

Here's everything you need to know about the Lyrids peak over Denver. The meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Colorado Business Named Among Fortune's 100 Best Companies

The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.

Dining In, In-Store Shopping Rebounding In Metro Denver: Report

Shoppers and diners in Denver's metro area are returning in person at a faster rate than other U.S. regions, a new report shows.

Colorado's Economy Among Least Impacted By Pandemic: Report

Colorado's economy has fared well during the pandemic compared with other U.S. states, according to a new study. Here's why.

Colorado Expands Coronavirus At-Home Testing Program

All public-facing employees in Colorado are now eligible to receive free at-home COVID-19 testing kits, public health officials announced.