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The murals at The Green House in Long Island City partly seek to rectify the loss of those at nearby 5Pointz

At Pride, Colorado elected leaders and activists warned LGBTQ rights could be at risk following Friday's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

Who were the best performers in Lexington for the week of April 4 to 10?

With water flow declining in the Republican River, fresh ideas are cropping up to save it from depletion. We explore the pivot some farmers are making to alternative growing methods and crops less dependent on water. And, the art of drag performance has grown in visibility and popularity over the last few years, opening the door for a series of local classes on drag for teens and tweens. We hear more about the class and how attitudes about drag have changed over time.

Denver drag queen Diamond Starr is helping run a series of classes for young queens to learn the ins and outs of drag. Their classes on wig maintenance, makeup, performance and sewing are being held at the Factory Fashion art hub in Denver this month.

Annie Allman, a 1988 College graduate, hopes to utilize her previous experience in marketing to increase foot traffic at the Philadelphia institution.