Athletes to Watch
This month’s standout high school athletes: Sydney Matthews, Leah Tidey and Joline Qualteri.
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November 2026
Issue No. 287 — Athletes to Watch, Business: The Beat, Local Voice: Reel vs. Real, History: “First” First Responders, Local: Shop Local, and Cuisine: The Guide. On the cover: family Thanksgiving dinner.
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The Business Beat: November 2026
Now open: a glowing new studio, a speedy car wash and a place to work downtown. Plus new ownership at Tailgate Tavern,…
Reel vs. Real
A Parker firefighter of 27 years on what emergency TV shows get wrong, the few that come close, and what a real…
Thankful for Local
This Thanksgiving, six Parker shops and owners we’re grateful for, and simple ways to thank the neighbors behind them.
#HistoryHashtag: The First First Responders
In highlighting our first responders this month, a look back at how Parker’s police department and fire district began.