Colleen O'Connor

Former Now Team Reporter

Colleen O'Connor

Colleen O'Connor was a reporter for The Denver Post's Now team. She was a voracious reader of American history and biography. She was previously a Denver Post food writer and city desk reporter. O'Connor died on Aug. 31, 2016, 聽while crossing the street.

DENVER, CO - JUNE 1: People enjoy tables and umbrellas as they relax in Skyline Park along Denver's 16th street mall in Denver, Colorado on June 1, 2015. For the second term of Mayor Michael Hancock, the city of Denver has begun developing a three-pronged plan to bolster downtown as the social center of civic life. The plan includes expanding the amount of open space in the urban core through the addition of new public parks, and transforming the 16th Street Mall from a weekday transportation and retail corridor to a destination for public gatherings year-round. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)

Skyline Park could have Denver’s next beer garden — pending approval

May 25, 2016 at 1:15 p.m.

Skyline Park could soon be home to one of Denver's newest beer gardens 鈥� a brew-and-food space with outdoor games, music and umbrella seating 鈥� if the proposal wins approval...

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Troy Guard to open five new restaurants from RiNo to Stapleton

May 12, 2017 at 12:10 p.m.

Troy Guard to open five new restaurants from RiNo to Stapleton

The Source in Denver, Colorado on November 6, 2014. The Source, artisan market, is celebrating its one year anniversary in the River North neighborhood.

Rosenberg’s Bagels plans pop-up event Sunday at The Source in Denver

May 16, 2016 at 12:26 p.m.

Rosenberg's Bagels plans pop-up event Sunday at The Source in Denver

DENVER, CO - March 14: Union Station on Saturday, March 14,2015 at Union Station in Denver, Colorado. This was the return for the first round trip for the Winter Park Express ski excursion train since the train was shut down in 2009.

Union Station to open beer garden by end of May

May 16, 2016 at 11:49 a.m.

Union Station to open beer garden by end of May

In this file photo, CorePower Yoga and Denver Arts & Venues sponsored yoga classes at Red Rocks Amphitheater in the summer of 2014.

5 places to do outdoor yoga in Colorado

December 14, 2016 at 5:48 a.m.

5 places to do outdoor yoga in Colorado

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 10: The exterior of the new restaurant Torchy's Tacos on 11th Avenue and Broadway on January 10, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Torchy's Tacos, which took over the spot formerly held by Arby's, is one of the most anticipated restaurants opening in Denver this year. (Photo by Brent Lewis/The Denver Post)

Torchy’s Tacos coming soon to Stapleton and Greenwood Village

June 22, 2016 at 9:09 a.m.

Torchy's Tacos coming soon to Stapleton and Greenwood Village

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 19: The taps of it's hard cider in the tasting room at Colorado Cider Company on Monday, October 19, 2015 at it's Denver headquarters. Brad Page started the business with his wife Kathe Page in 2011. (Photo by Cyrus McCrimmon/The Denver Post)

The first Colorado Cider Week will run from May 23 to May 28

May 13, 2016 at 3:06 p.m.

The first Colorado Cider Week will run from May 23 to May 28

Racca's Pizzeria Napoletana is now open at Colorado Mills Mall, with pizzas made in the authentic Naples style.

Lakewood’s Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana makes authentic pizzas just like in Naples

June 3, 2016 at 4:06 p.m.

Lakewood's Racca's Pizzeria Napoletana makes authentic pizzas just like in Naples

Mas Kaos on Tennyson Street is in the new John's Garage development.

Mas Kaos opens on Tennyson Street with pizza and street tacos

June 22, 2016 at 9:09 a.m.

Mas Kaos opens on Tennyson Street with pizza and street tacos

Donna Lynne is leaving her job as a top executive of Kaiser Permanente to become Colorado's newest lieutenant governor. She will be sworn into office Thursday.

New lieutenant governor, Donna Lynne, among the top women in business

May 13, 2016 at 2:53 p.m.

New lieutenant governor, Donna Lynne, among the top women in business

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Skyline Park could have Denver’s next beer garden — pending approval

Troy Guard to open five new restaurants from RiNo to Stapleton

Rosenberg’s Bagels plans pop-up event Sunday at The Source in Denver

Union Station to open beer garden by end of May

5 places to do outdoor yoga in Colorado

Torchy’s Tacos coming soon to Stapleton and Greenwood Village

The first Colorado Cider Week will run from May 23 to May 28

Lakewood’s Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana makes authentic pizzas just like in Naples

Mas Kaos opens on Tennyson Street with pizza and street tacos

New lieutenant governor, Donna Lynne, among the top women in business