Police arrest nine during protest demonstration in opposition to SB 1070

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Nine people were arrested in midtown Phoenix Wednesday during a protest against Arizona’s controversial immigration law, Senate Bill 1070. Read story

Volunteers support urban gardening with completion of Valley of the Sunflowers

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The Valley of the Sunflowers project is in its final season in its current location, but could pop up in another vacant lot in the future. Read story

Durant's restaurant inspires reopening of play

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The former owner of Durant’s, a popular steakhouse in midtown Phoenix, is the subject of a play that opens Thursday. Read story

LGBT community marks growth with annual Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival

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The 32nd annual Pride Festival brought Phoenix residents together to celebrate diversity and the growth of the LGBT community through businesses, the arts and a vibrant culture. Read story

Community celebrates inaugural art, bike event downtown

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Bicyclists, artists and downtown Phoenix residents gathered Friday night for the inaugural Pedal Craft Phoenix bicycling event. Read story

Possible bike lane extensions among topics at annual bike summit

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The second annual Bicycle Summit of Phoenix met Saturday at the Burton Barr Central Library in downtown, discussing issues, ideas and solutions in the biking community. Read story

Salsa dance troupe opens new dance studio on Roosevelt Row

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Flamenco Por La Vida, the dance troupe that has electrified the Clarendon Hotel’s Gallo Blanco Cafe for three years, has found a permanent home in the heart of Roosevelt Row. Read story

Kony 2012 supporters 'cover the night' in downtown Phoenix

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The Kony 2012 campaign’s “Cover the Night” event came to downtown Phoenix Friday night, with small groups of activists placing more than 200 posters around the city. Read story

Owner of family-owned barbecue food truck hopes to open restaurant

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Q UP! BBQ, an up-and-coming food truck in Phoenix, brings an element of family values to the Phoenix Food Truck Coalition. Read story

Local jazz singer to perform in concert alongside performing arts school's orchestra

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Phoenix resident Dennis Rowland had a storied career as a jazz musician, singing with Count Basie and recording three solo albums. Read story