Amanda LaCasse

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Short Leash Hot Dogs restaurant celebrates first anniversary with hot-dog-eating contest

Short Leash Hot Dogs is usually known for its signature dogs, but on Wednesday all the attention was on the seven people who participated in the restaurant's inaugural Man vs. Dog hot-dog-eating contest. The competition was held to celebrate the first anniversary of Short Leash's brick-and-mortar restaurant and National Hot Dog Day.

Community members discuss future of Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row

More than 20 community members gathered Thursday afternoon to discuss ways to ensure areas like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue grow and succeed in the future. They were all were united by a common theme: They want main street areas to flourish.

Corral to increase bike security on ASU campus

The north side of the University Center parking garage will feature a locker that holds about 70 bicycles to help students protect their bikes from theft. Construction is expected to be completed in March.

Female veterans panel discusses affordable housing program, Veterans Affairs resources

A panelists of female veterans and a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs representative talked about their experiences returning home from service, homelessness and other problems surrounding veterans. They also spoke about the services available to these veterans.

Two new churches use different approaches to draw in growing Phoenix population

There is not a lack of Protestant churches in downtown Phoenix—City of Grace, Roosevelt Community Church and New City Church are a few examples—but this fall, two new churches joined the ranks of existing ones available to Phoenix residents.

Downtown Dining: Harumi Sushi

Harumi Sushi was my first time adventuring outside of what I like to call the “California Roll Bubble,” where the only sushi consumed is either cooked or unauthentic.