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Hannah Metzger

Hannah Metzger is a staff writer at Westword, reporting on news, arts and culture since joining the staff in October 2023. She previously worked at publications including Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette, where she covered the Colorado Legislature, the Denver and Aurora city councils and breaking news. Hannah has been honored with numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Student Media Association and Denver Press Club. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in journalism and a minor in political science.

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Colorado Legislators Decry “Toxic” Workplace as Resignation Numbers Reach New Highs

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 11, 2023

Current and former lawmakers say the atmosphere at the Colorado Capitol is only getting worse.

The drawing room inside of the Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion.

Top Six Things Inside the Governor’s Mansion, According to Holiday Tour Guides

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2023

Today you can see everything from a piano signed by Liberace to a desk made for Louis XIV.

Lauren and Orion pose for wedding portraits in formal attire.

Married at First Sight Recap: Denver Couple Divorces After Thirteen Days

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 6, 2023

They’re now the second-shortest marriage in the reality TV show’s history.

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Citizen Initiatives for Dummies: How to Get Your Proposal on Colorado’s 2024 Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 6, 2023

With a good idea – and 124,238 petition signatures – you can get your own ballot measure.

Pro-Palestine protestors hold signs and flags outside of the Global Conference for Israel at the Colorado Convention Center.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Attendees at Global Conference for Israel

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 2, 2023

The group had tried to shut down the annual conference organized by the National Jewish Fund-USA; now they’ll demonstrate through tomorrow.

The Esquire Theatre in Denver.

“Save the Esquire”: Denver Rallies to Stop Redevelopment of Historic Theater

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 1, 2023

After being in operation for nearly a century, the Esquire Theater in Capitol Hill could close its doors for good in 2024.

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Lauren and Orion pose for wedding portraits in formal attire.

Married at First Sight Recap: As the Honeymoon Ends, So May One Relationship

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 1, 2023

A Denver couple might break the record for the shortest marriage in the reality show’s history.

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Controversial Sex Workshop Happening This Weekend in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 1, 2023

Coloradans are paying hundreds of dollars to (voluntarily) expose their genitals to a room full of strangers.

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The Jason Segel Tour of Denver: Actor Spends Weekend in the Mile High City

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 28, 2023

From slurping noodles at Osaka Ramen to petting flamingos at the zoo, actor Jason Segel made the most of a recent trip to Denver.

Becca and Austin pose for wedding portraits

Married at First Sight Recap: One Couple Comes Together, Another Falls Apart

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 22, 2023

“I feel like we’re in a completely different relationship than we were yesterday,” said one newlywed.

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Colfax Avenue Learns to Talk Through New Lamp Post Signs

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 22, 2023

An interactive project from the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District seeks to connect Denverites with the infamous street – but it’s still learning.

Representative Elisabeth Epps sits with a group of pro-Palestine protestors in the House gallery.

Israel-Palestine Conflict Consumes Final Day of Colorado Special Session

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 20, 2023

A debate on food assistance for children during the last day of Colorado’s special session turned into a screaming match over the Israel-Hamas war.

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Top Five Moments From the First Day of Colorado’s Special Session

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 17, 2023

Delay tactics, protests and cocaine – oh my.

Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen at the Colorado Capitol on October 25, 2023 urging Governor Jared Polis to call a special session to address rising property taxes during a press conference with Republican legislators.

How Colorado’s Special Session Is Costing Lawmakers (and Taxpayers) Time and Money

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 16, 2023

The special legislative session will cost taxpayers up to $24,000 per day, but the price isn’t just financial for Colorado legislators.

Lauren and Orion pose for wedding portraits in formal attire.

Married at First Sight Recap: Happy Couple Quickly Crumbles During Honeymoon

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 15, 2023

Two Denver couples are now on the rocks only three days after marrying complete strangers.

The gold dome topping the Colorado Capitol Building.

TABOR for Dummies: What Is It? And How Does It Affect Colorado Property Taxes?

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 15, 2023

As the Colorado Legislature convenes for a special session on property taxes, Westword explains how the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights fits into the discussion.

A group of pro-Palestine protestors rally at the west steps of the Colorado Capitol Building.

Metal Posts Installed Around Capitol Grounds to Protect Protesters

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 10, 2023

Drivers rammed protesters at least six times in Colorado during protests in 2020. Now the state is taking extra measures to protect Capitol demonstrators.

Clare and Cameron pose for a wedding portrait.

Married at First Sight Recap: Cracks Start to Show in New Couples

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 9, 2023

The tides are beginning to turn for eight Denver lovebirds who recently married total strangers.

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Denver International Airport lit up at night.

Top Five Things Denver Won’t Miss About Spirit Airlines

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 9, 2023

Spirit Airlines is discontinuing service at Denver International Airport, and honestly, good riddance.

The Colorado State Capitol Building

Colorado Legislators Taking On Property Tax Relief After Voters Reject Prop HH

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 8, 2023

Governor Jared Polis grants a special legislative session as early 2023 election results show his property tax relief plan going down in flames.

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Should Public Officials Be Allowed to Block Critics on Social Media?

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 7, 2023

In Colorado, elected officials are allowed to block people from their personal social media accounts. The U.S. Supreme Court could soon change that.

Headshots of Kalani Hayter (left) and Emriel Krantz (right), two young women killed in Colorado.

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers’ Top Ten Unsolved Cases

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 2, 2023

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers highlights more than two dozen cold cases on a web page devoted to gathering information on the crimes.

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