Conspire lacks correct credentials, will remove skate ramp as legal precaution

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Conspire, a vegan cooperative cafe and art space on Fifth and Garfield streets currently embroiled in a lawsuit and operating without a proper certificate of occupancy, is removing its skate ramp. Read story

Pizza People shares passion for Italian classic at Food Truck Fridays in downtown Phoenix

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Pizza People’s owners are newcomers in the food truck industry, but through trial and error they have learned to bake pizza that draws long lines on Food Truck Fridays. Read story

Local artists, entrepreneurs use Internet to boost business

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Galleries, boutiques and bookstores serve as destinations for locals seeking entertainment or education through classes, poetry slams, wine tastings and more. But these destinations are businesses, and a business needs revenue to survive. Foot traffic might not be enough to sustain the business, so Phoenix artists and entrepreneurs are increasingly going online to showcase what they have to offer. 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

CityScape fills retail spot with Starbucks opening

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CityScape filled one more of its retail spaces yesterday when Starbucks opened a location in the downtown mixed-use development. Read story

Lola Coffee midtown location sold; Citizen Espresso Bar opens

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The midtown location of Lola Coffee might look the same, but is now called Citizen Espresso Bar. Tiffany Dew purchased the shop from Lola Coffee owner Daniel Wayne on Feb. 1. Read story

Downtown Phoenix offers plenty of options for Valentine's Day

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From the casual to the romantic, downtown Phoenix offers a variety of Valentine’s Day options for both singles and couples looking to get into the spirit of the holiday. Read story

Fry-bread food truck combines Native American, Mexican-American influences

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Emerson Fry Bread serves up a menu with Mojave, Quechan and Mexican-American influences and, although fry bread may not be the healthiest option, uses organic and locally purchased ingredients. Read story

Parking-meter hours change; city officials try to effectively inform public of adjustments

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The City Council voted unanimously Feb. 1 to cut the downtown parking meter hours and install them with credit card readers. Although the adjusted parking-meter hours are currently in effect, many people remain unaware of the change. Read story

CityScape's Vitamin T offers week of discounts for one-year anniversary in downtown Phoenix

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Downtown Phoenix eatery Vitamin T is celebrating its one-year anniversary at CityScape with discounts until Saturday. Vitamin T's lead chef said the restaurant is looking to add more locations. (Evie Carpenter/DD)

CityScape tenant Vitamin T is offering its customers Read story