Evie Carpenter

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Editorial: A downtown on the cusp of greatness

Downtown is Phoenix’s greatest hidden gem. This statement seems ridiculous to say, but it’s the best way I can describe it. It’s almost embarrassing though, calling the downtown of the sixth largest city in the country a hidden gem.

Short Leash Hot Dogs to open first permanent location at Roosevelt and First streets in June

Short Leash Hot Dogs may expand to a brick-and-mortar location on Roosevelt Street by early June, according to owners Brad and Kat Moore. The couple hopes to correspond the new location's opening with the food truck's third anniversary on June 5.

Slide show: Car show unites young and old with restored vehicles

The Motoring Thru Time car show in historic Heritage Square featured approximately 100 restored vehicles Saturday.

Downtown Dining: Rose and Crown

The Rose and Crown is one of those places downtown that you hear the name of time and again but never seem to get around to actually visiting. Whether you’re a fan of Union Jacks, Her Majesty or just looking for some good beer and ‘chips,’ the Rose and Crown has what you need to get your British fix.

Slide show: Valley of the Sunflowers begins final harvest

Volunteers kicked off the final harvest of the Valley of the Sunflowers project at Sixth and Garfield streets. More than a dozen turned out to brave the high temperatures and help harvest the sunflowers, which will be turned into biodiesel by the Phoenix Union Bioscience High School.

Slide show: CityScape ice skating

CityScape celebrated the start of the Christmas season Saturday with the return of an ice rink and a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.