Spring Food Truck Festival will feature more than 20 trucks, all-day music and recreation

The inaugural Spring Food Truck Festival will feature close to two dozen established food trucks with everything from barbecue cuisine to gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches Saturday April 20. Read story

Panel discusses guns in the Phoenix community, mental health issues

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After a string of gun-related incidents in the past few years, a forum discussed controversial topics like off-duty school officers, mental health and background checks, as well as sparked heated debate about solutions to gun-related violence within the Phoenix community. Read story

Contest offers incentives for bicycle registration, hopes to decrease theft

The ASU Police Department offers possible rewards for students who register their bikes with their Get in Gear program to find stolen bikes quicker, but many ASU students are unaware of the program’s existence. Read story

Artcade Show will bring local, national artists together for arcade-game artwork

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The Artcade Show will feature redesigned arcade cabinets by local and national artists. The exhibit will show at Parazol Studios during First Friday. Read story

Documentary filmmaker discusses climate change film, tips for aspiring filmmakers

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Filmmaker Peter Byck presented about climate change and the process of making documentaries at Tuesday’s Must See Mondays speaker series. Read story

Vintage shop on Sixth Street to close; new store plans to enter location in early April

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Butter Toast, a clothing boutique located on Roosevelt and Sixth streets, will close shop and put its name to rest in February to make way for another vintage shop in the spring. Read story

Rise in Downtown campus enrollment brings hope for local economy, calls for expansion

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The Downtown campus has a total of 19,041 students enrolled this fall. Many ASU faculty members and local business owners are happy about this increase and see various benefits for students as well as the downtown community. Read story

Downtown Dining: Copper Blues

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Copper Blues, located next to Stand Up Live comedy theater in CityScape, is the scene for some unique eats as well as traditional favorites, offering a nice mix of dishes for the average crowd. Read story

Exhibit highlights 125 years of public transportation in Phoenix

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The city of Phoenix will celebrate 125 years of public transportation with an exhibit in the Burton Barr Central Library called “From Mule to Fuel (and electricity): 125 years of horse cars, streetcars, buses, and light rail.” Read story

USGD in process of approving bicycle locker for downtown campus

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Downtown student government is considering a $70,000 plan to enhance bike locking and storage options by creating a separate and secure gated area for students in the University Center garage. Read story