Aiyana Havir

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Marimow’s departure from News21 leads to shift in leadership

After News21 executive editor Bill Marimow resigned during the spring semester to return to his hometown Philadelphia Inquirer, the News21 program and its fellows face the transition to a new editor.

Temporary dog park approved at Margaret T. Hance Park

Although the controversy continues to rage over plans for a downtown Phoenix dog park, the Margaret T. Hance Park Steering Committee voted to approve a temporary dog park at a meeting held March 6 at Burton Barr Central Library.

Food-truck coalition expands to second venue in downtown Phoenix

Food trucks hoping to satisfy Phoenix's insatiable craving for gourmet on wheels will take to a new location this Friday at the Phoenix New Times building on 12th and Jefferson streets.

Japenese festival allows patrons to admire the art of bonsai

This past weekend, enthusiasts gathered to share and celebrate aspects of Japanese culture at the annual Arizona Matsuri, especially the spirit and art of bonsai.

Arts commission approves future designs for Roosevelt Street improvements

Downtown Phoenix is looking at a concrete facelift with a potential $40,000 contract to bring an award-winning architect to improve the streets through an artistic touch.

Local poet opens first downtown Phoenix used bookstore

Aaron Johnson became heavily involved in the arts community, but he felt something was lacking on “the street of dreams.” He believed the missing element was a bookstore.