Marimow's departure from News21 leads to shift in leadership

By , on Friday, May 18th, 2012
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After News21 executive editor Bill Marimow resigned during the spring semester to return to his hometown Philadelphia Inquirer, the News21 program and its fellows face the transition to a new editor. Read story

Temporary dog park approved at Margaret T. Hance Park

By , on Friday, March 16th, 2012
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Although the controversy continues to rage over plans for a downtown Phoenix dog park, the Margaret T. Hance Park Steering Committee voted to approve a temporary dog park at a meeting held March 6 at Burton Barr Central Library. Read story

Food-truck coalition expands to second venue in downtown Phoenix

By , on Thursday, March 1st, 2012
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Food trucks hoping to satisfy Phoenix’s insatiable craving for gourmet on wheels will take to a new location this Friday at the Phoenix New Times building on 12th and Jefferson streets. Read story

Japenese festival allows patrons to admire the art of bonsai

By , on Monday, February 27th, 2012
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This past weekend, enthusiasts gathered to share and celebrate aspects of Japanese culture at the annual Arizona Matsuri, especially the spirit and art of bonsai. Read story

Arts commission approves future designs for Roosevelt Street improvements

By , on Thursday, February 16th, 2012
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Downtown Phoenix is looking at a concrete facelift with a potential $40,000 contract to bring an award-winning architect to improve the streets through an artistic touch. Read story

Local poet opens first downtown Phoenix used bookstore

By , on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
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Aaron Johnson became heavily involved in the arts community, but he felt something was lacking on “the street of dreams.” He believed the missing element was a bookstore. Read story

County committee approves plan for bike co-op in historic downtown building

By , on Friday, January 27th, 2012
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The Maricopa County Facilities Review Committee’s approval of a proposal Thursday could bring The Bicycle Cellar, a bike co-op featuring bike rentals and storage, to the Security Building downtown. Read story

Trunk Space allows artists, performers to take creative risks in intimate setting

By , on Friday, January 20th, 2012
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From vibrant art displays to eclectic musical performances, The Trunk Space acts as a haven for artists in the downtown community, providing their talent an opportunity for creative risks while trying to keep their authenticity alive. Read story

Experts push innovation, education as solutions at State of Sustainability Forum in Phoenix

By , on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
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Downtown Voices Coalition hosted a State of Sustainability Forum gathered Tuesday night at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center to discuss the most pressing of sustainability issues in the metropolitan Phoenix area. The forum featured a local panel of experts and Andrew Ross, author of the book “Bird on Fire: Lessons from the World’s Least Sustainable City.” Charles Redman, the founding director of ASU’s School of Sustainability, moderated the seven panelists. Read story