Actors Theatre, others struggle from lack of funding while some continue to prosper

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Actors Theatre has decided to leave the Herberger Theater Center, where it has been the anchor tenant for more than 20 years. Read story

Bodega 420 offers market with 'mom-and-pop' essence in heart of Roosevelt Row

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Nestled between a mixed-use vacant lot and deceptively lazy Fifth Street, Bodega 420’s inviting lawn is as welcoming as the community it serves. The converted residence is Roosevelt Row’s only locally owned grocery, but feels more like a home than a market. Read story

Local bike shop sees business increase since moving to backyard location

HoodRide bicycles engages the community through a non-traditional bike repair and retail shop that operates out of re-purposed shipping containers in a downtown Phoenix backyard. Read story

Sales of locally grown fruit and vegetable baskets aided by independent bookstore

Local bookstore Lawn Gnome Publishing will now act as a registration site for Farmyard’s CSA basket service, a weekly subscription system delivering fresh fruits and vegetables. Read story

CO+HOOTS coworking space looks to add a second location, take on more members

CO+HOOTS, a coworking space based in downtown Phoenix, is considering a second location. This would increase the amount of businesses housed in CO+HOOTS’ collaborative work environment. Read story

Phoenix Great Start Program opens doors for kindergarteners from low-income households

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Balsz School District students and their families will receive free admission to educational and cultural attractions due to Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton’s Great Start Program. Among the attractions included are the Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Art Museum and Heard Museum. Read story

New sports grill opens near Chase Field, hosts lunch for Make a Wish Foundation participant

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Game Seven Grill, new sports bar and grill in downtown, hosted a Make a Wish Foundation luncheon for a 5-year-old boy who wanted to be a Diamondbacks player. The restaurant opened four weeks ago and served southern barbecue. Read story

Poll results: Better of Downtown

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After our critique of State Press Magazine’s Best of Downtown, we conducted our own poll to determine what our readers felt were the best of locations. Our categories differ at times because we felt they better represent the unique offerings of downtown Phoenix. More than 500 votes were cast in total, with the most in the category of “Best Coffee Shop.” Please enjoy our readers’ selections for the top downtown locations. Read story

Urban designer and small business owner embraces Arizona's 'Wild West' opportunities

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Golf courses may be the main reason Kirby Hoyt knew he wanted to be involved with the design field, which has been a passion of Hoyt’s since a young age. Read story

Multimedia presentation features Arizona history, fashion, technology and neon signs

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Marshall Shore loves Arizona history, and it shows. His multimedia presentation, “Arizona by Design,” in downtown Phoenix’s A.E. England Building used photographs, video, models and artifacts Thursday to illustrate the elements of design that make the Grand Canyon State home to many incredible creators and designers. Read story