In Aurora, a stretch of East Colfax long known for its grit and challenges is starting to see signs of change, including a new business that hopes to be part of its future without erasing its past.

Society 303, a Latina-owned wine bar, opened its doors this fall at Colfax Avenue and Dallas Street, serving big pours and small plates in a cozy space. Owner Natasha Sztevanovity said it immediately felt like home.

"East Colfax reminds me so much of New York City, which is where I'm from," she said. "I definitely saw the potential when I came to see the space, even though I think a lot of people were second guessing why I was starting a business here."

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Society 303 opened just as East Colfax Avenue crossed a major threshold. Voters in Northwest Aurora approved the creation of the Colfa

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