Video: Local artists makeover car wash

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Local artists gave a self-service car wash in Phoenix an artistic makeover in late 2011. Muralists Lalo Cota and Angel Diaz collaborated to revamp the car wash at Seventh Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Read story

Hair salons, barbershop challenged by economy

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Although the downtown hair business has been challenged by the economy, originality can breed success. Read story

Hoop dancing competition keeps tradition, family strong

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The sun beat down on Dallas Arcand Sunday as he danced to the beating of Native American drums in the final round at the 22nd Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum. Read story

Lobby Day participants from across Arizona bring education issues to Capitol

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University students from across Arizona were given an opportunity to lobby state representatives about issues impacting higher education Monday at the Arizona Students’ Association’s 35th annual Lobby Day. Read story

Slide show: 6th annual Phoenix Idiotarod race

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Wearing everything from fake nun habits to body-sized beer-pong cups, more than 200 people took to the streets for a part of this year’s Idiotarod — a cross between the famed Iditarod sled-dog race and drunken revelry that lands more closely to the latter. Read story

Improv AZ's fourth annual pantless prank surprises light rail riders

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About 250 people participated Sunday in Phoenix’s local version of the international No Pants Subway Ride, crowding onto the light rail clad in a wide array of outfits with one common theme — no pants. Read story

Slide show: Phoestivus celebration brings holiday cheer, friends downtown

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About 1,000 patrons flocked to the Phoenix Public Market Wednesday night for the second annual Phoenix Phoestivus Market, celebrating the holiday season with song, dance, food and shopping. Read story

Cadet program offers avenue for would-be firefighters to follow dream

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In a city that receives less than eight inches of rain per year, firefighters are a necessity. But with a tight budget and a three-year hiring freeze, the Phoenix Fire Department can use as much help as it can get. That’s where the department’s cadet program comes in. Read story

Venue, restaurant offers a trip back in time

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If you’re looking for a sandwich, a soda, a vintage cocktail served in a mason jar or a good sweat, one thing is certain — The Duce will take you there. 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