Hispanic civil-rights group hosts panel discussion focusing on SB 1070

By , on Friday, June 29th, 2012
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The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund led the 2012 Latino State of the State event Tuesday, hosting a panel of leaders who discussed issues facing the Hispanic community, particularly those related to Senate Bill 1070, Arizona’s controversial immigration law. Read story

Shinobu food truck offers a unique combination of Japenese, Mexican cuisine

By , on Monday, June 25th, 2012
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Marc Shelton owns and operates Shinobu Diego, a food truck that combines tacos with Shelton’s expertise in Japanese cuisine. Read story

New Phoenix police chief outlines five core principles for community

By , on Friday, June 15th, 2012
Phoenix Police Chief Daniel Garcia shared his community-centric approach to his work with Phoenix residents at an event Thursday. (Evie Carpenter/DD)

Phoenix’s new police chief brings a community-centric approach to his work, which he shared with citizens at an event Thursday at the Alwun House. Read story

ASU art piece to move to vacant lot on Roosevelt Row

By , on Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
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Downtown visitors will soon be able to view a new piece of art along Roosevelt Row, but this piece is far from another mural. It is a huge, blue structure resembling something between a rib cage and ocean waves. Read story

Downtown indie cinema welcomes younger audience

By , on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
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FilmBar in downtown Phoenix is undergoing a lot of changes that will now offer younger patrons a genuine urban movie-going experience. Read story