Editorial: A downtown on the cusp of greatness

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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. Read story

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

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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. Read story

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. Read story

Downtown Dining: Rose and Crown

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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. Read story

Slide show: Valley of the Sunflowers begins final harvest

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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. Read story

Slide show: CityScape ice skating

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

Historic buildings in Phoenix struggle to survive

Phoenix may be young in comparison to the old, Gothic mainstays of the East coast, but as old buildings like the Ramada Inn continue to be razed, many community activists are trying to reignite an appreciation for historic preservation in the nation’s fifth largest city. Read story

Cronkite students form chapter of black journalism club

Students founded Arizona State University’s first chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists this semester in hopes of creating more opportunities and fairness for aspiring black journalists. Read story

ASASUD to install new filters on drinking fountains around campus

ASASUD plans to implement new water filtration systems on drinking fountains around the Downtown campus next semester in hopes of making the campus “greener” and saving money for students. Read story

Sens owner Johnny Chu driven by passion

Passion. That is what Johnny Chu, owner and chef of Sens Asian Tapas and Sake Bar, said drove him to open his restaurant in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Read story