Agnel Philip

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Devil’s Advocate: What a semester it has been

Downtown Devil has been at the front of covering some of downtown Phoenix's top stories so far this year. Development, tax incentives, historic preservation, demolition, the evolution of the arts community -- we've been there for it all...

Devil’s Advocate: ‘Vital’ tax break worth it? Your guess is as good as mine

Editor-in-Chief Agnel Philip explores what we know and what we don't about the complicated tax incentive that's fueled downtown development for two decades.

Devil’s Advocate: Let’s not get ripped off on new Suns arena

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly started talks with the city of Phoenix for a new arena. In many other cities around the country, new arenas mean public financing -- a burden that ends up falling on taxpayers for little real reward.

A breakdown of USGD candidate’s goals, plans

USGD Presidential Candidate Corina Tapscott, who is running unopposed, has goals to create the most open government in downtown history, improve parking and strengthen student organizations.

Journalists from Asia and Australia visit Cronkite School to learn US politics, elections

The Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists brought nine journalists from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia to the Walter Cronkite School this week to teach them about American journalism.

A residential tower will be built on Central Station site, given a break on property taxes

Even though downtown Phoenix property owners will face higher property tax rates due to the use of a tax incentive, the city of Phoenix approved the incentive’s use earlier this month on a residential tower that will be built on the current Central Station site and is looking to use it for future development projects.