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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 Town Has One of the Fastest-Growing Populations in the U.S.

Colorado Town Has One of the Fastest-Growing Populations in the U.S.

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2025

The old mining town’s population has more than doubled since 2010.

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Denver Advances Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements in City

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That may soon change.

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Best Bites: Cocinita Mexicana Offers a Very Special Delivery

By Hannah MetzgerMay 20, 2025

“We’ve had a few chefs tell us they’ve cried after eating the food because it reminded them of their grandmothers’ cooking.”

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Was This Denver Waitress Really “the Most Dangerous Woman Alive”?

By Hannah MetzgerMay 20, 2025

Eighty-five years after Eleanor Jarman escaped from an Illinois prison, a local author might have found her in Denver.

An empty courtroom.

Colorado’s Elderly Will Still Have to Serve Jury Duty, Thanks to Governor’s Veto

By Hannah MetzgerMay 20, 2025

Lawmakers passed a bill to let Coloradans age 72 and older opt out of jury duty. Governor Jared Polis vetoed the policy.

Five Failed Bills Expected to Come Back to the Colorado Legislature Next Year

Five Failed Bills Expected to Come Back to the Colorado Legislature Next Year

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2025

Pornography, labor unions and TABOR – oh my.

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Colorado Ballot Measure Proposal Would Require Just Cause to Fire Employees

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2025

“You don’t have the type of job security you think you do.”

Eritrean-Coloradan Teen Raises Thousands of Dollars for Refugees, Plans Documentary About Crisis

Eritrean-Coloradan Teen Raises Thousands of Dollars for Refugees, Plans Documentary About Crisis

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2025

Rodas Tewelde escaped the east African nation of Eritrea as a child – but she’s “never going to turn [her] back” on other refugees.

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Colorado Bill Will Likely Double Vehicle Emissions Testing Fees

By Hannah MetzgerMay 13, 2025

The state is expected to increase fees for vehicle titling and registration, as well.

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Colorado Lawmakers “Beg” Governor to Sign Rideshare Safety Bill Despite Threats From Uber

By Hannah MetzgerMay 9, 2025

Uber says it will leave Colorado if the governor doesn’t veto a bill intended to help prevent sexual assaults in rideshares.

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Colorado Passes Laws on Gun Control, Abortion Access, Trans Rights in 2025

By Hannah MetzgerMay 8, 2025

From AR-15s to misgendering to a bill that has Uber threatening to leave the state, here’s what you should know.

Denver Committee Advances New Parking, Sidewalk Rules for E-Scooters and Bikes

Denver Committee Advances New Parking, Sidewalk Rules for E-Scooters and Bikes

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

The proposal includes mandatory parking zones, sidewalk riding detection and compliance tests for riders.

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Colorado Legislature Passes Reforms for Controversial Vacancy-Filling Process

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

“From the outside in, it looks very bad. The trust and confidence of the voters have been eroding when they see that.”

Is Your Colorado ID “Real ID” Compliant?

Is Your Colorado ID “Real ID” Compliant?

By Hannah MetzgerMay 5, 2025

Starting on Wednesday, you’ll need a Real ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

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Coloradans Debate Trans Youth Rights as Legislature Considers Bill

By Hannah MetzgerMay 2, 2025

Conservative parents of transgender children spoke against House Bill 25-1312, while LGBTQ allies pushed back.

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Denver King Soopers Rates as Second-Worst in Country

By Hannah MetzgerMay 2, 2025

Six of the nation’s fifty worst-rated grocery stores are in Denver – more than in any other city.

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Colorado Advances Bill to Let Old People Opt Out of Jury Duty

By Hannah MetzgerMay 1, 2025

“We have mandatory retirement for judges at the age of 72. …Why are we forcing these people [to serve jury duty]?”

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Denver May Overhaul E-Scooter Laws: Parking Zones, Sidewalk Detection and Rider Tests

By Hannah MetzgerApril 30, 2025

Council members will hold their first vote on the proposal next week.

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Colorado Legislators Fail to Override Governor Veto of Social Media Safety Bill

By Hannah MetzgerApril 28, 2025

The bill passed with a bipartisan supermajority, but supporters in the House backed down amid objections from Jared Polis.

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Colorado Town Named One of the Best Lake Vacations in United States

By Hannah MetzgerApril 28, 2025

Who needs Lake Tahoe or Lake Michigan? This Colorado town is among the best freshwater destinations in the country.

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Army Black Hawk Helicopter Mistakenly Lands at Colorado High School

By Hannah MetzgerApril 25, 2025

The helicopter was supposed to go to a different school four miles away.

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Uber Is Threatening to Leave Colorado. Here’s How Previous Threats Played Out.

By Hannah MetzgerApril 24, 2025

A safety bill has made Colorado the latest in a long line of targets for Uber’s ultimatum.

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