Agnel Philip

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Community members raise concerns about flight-path changes to FAA representatives

Phoenix residents spoke out Thursday night against the flight-path changes made by the Federal Aviation Administration that they say have increased neighborhood noise and negatively impacted their communities.

Sutra Midtown will offer peaceful amenities in the middle of a growing community

Roosevelt Row’s cultural and business diversity continues to grow with the addition of a new yoga studio early next year. Sutra Midtown, located near Seventh and Oak streets, is bringing the ancient form of exercise and its massage...

Phoenix to be evaluated as potential host of 2016 Democratic National Convention

After visiting Alabama, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania, the Democratic National Committee will be in Phoenix in the coming days to evaluate the city as a potential location for its upcoming convention in 2016.

Renovations to historic downtown warehouse to be completed by the end of the calendar year

Though the economic recession stifled their plans, PR firm R&R Partners is back to finish a job they started in 2007: complete a new office space in a building in Phoenix's warehouse district. Working with CCBG Architects, R&R Partners' move is a continuation of the interest in renovating the historic area.

GPLET tax incentive draws developers but may also hurt small businesses

Some properties pay a reduced tax rate based on Government Property Lease Excise Tax agreements, but critics say the law harms small businesses. The length of these agreements downtown ranges from 8 to 99 years.

Smith, Kramer vie for votes in USGD debate

Candidates for president of Undergraduate Student Government Downtown debated on Thursday evening. Alexis Kramer is challenging current USGD president Frank Smith in the running, and the debate broached topics such as student tuition and overall student involvement in USGD matters.