Editorial: Thanks for the memories, Phoenix

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After four years, it’s finally time to grow up a little bit and move on with my life — and time to say goodbye to Phoenix for good. Despite my misgivings when I moved here, this place grew on me. So thanks, Phoenix, for helping those of us who graduated this year explore and discover who we are and who we want to become. Read story

Tom Brokaw to deliver ASU commencement address at spring graduation

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Television journalist Tom Brokaw will deliver the commencement speech at Arizona State University’s undergraduate graduation ceremony on May 3, an ASU spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday evening. Read story

Arizona Center pizzeria undergoing sports bar renovations, expanding menu options

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The Cafe Roma in the Arizona Center is undergoing light renovations this winter to shift from a traditional pizza eatery to featuring elements of a sports bar with expanded food and drink offerings. Read story

Police arrest 6 protesters, seize camping equipment at Occupy Phoenix

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Six Occupy Phoenix protesters were arrested late Thursday night for urban camping in Cesar Chavez Plaza, violations that prompted Phoenix Police to tear down much of the movement’s camp, authorities said. Read story

CityScape nears full occupancy as critics, supporters debate its progress

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A little over a year ago, CityScape, a new, $900 million mixed-use development project, arrived in downtown Phoenix. Today, CityScape is nearing full occupancy, as a bevy of new restaurants gear up to open before the end of the year. Read story

Proposed light-rail fare increase to offset Valley Metro operational costs

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Despite record ridership in recent months that has exceeded most official expectations, Metro Light Rail may see a fare increase this summer to coincide with proposed increases for the rest of Valley Metro’s public-transit services. Read story

Local First Arizona launches mobile app to highlight local businesses close to light rail

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Local First Arizona launched a free mobile application Wednesday as part of a new push to encourage riders to shop at local businesses near the light rail. Read story

ASASUD Judicial Board overturns Grossman disqualification; upholds election invalidation

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Joseph Grossman and running mate David Bakardjiev successfully overturned their disqualification from ASASUD’s presidential race on Sunday night. Read story

Editorial: Downtown doesn't suck

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Since the Walter Cronkite School moved downtown and Taylor Place opened in August 2008, there has been a steady stream of negative backlash from students feeling detached from Tempe, the real ASU and, if you heard the way they tell it, the rest of the civilized world. Read story

Downtown Dining: Delux Burger

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Normally, a restaurant located on North 32nd Street and East Camelback Road wouldn’t be featured in a hyperlocal publication that caters to the downtown Phoenix community. Normally, an order of fries wouldn’t be served in a miniature shopping cart. Read story