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Condo complex breaks ground in midtown with expectation of opening next year

The $40 million project is located in midtown on Monterey Way and Central Avenue and will target young professionals.

NCAA organizers discuss anticipated impacts of 2017 Final Four in Phoenix

Organizers of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, which will be held in Phoenix, discussed the tournament’s projected impacts on the Valley Monday.

Former Bloomberg News editor emphasizes preparation in business reporting

Matthew Winkler told journalism students at the Cronkite School that they should view problems as opportunities to succeed.

Rainbows Festival raises money for LGBT center, creates supportive environment

The Rainbows Festival this past weekend raised money for the Phoenix Pride LGBT Center and awareness for equality. The Pride Center hoped to show that the festival didn’t have to be the stereotype of gay pride parades, and that everyone was welcome.

Poynter Institute visual director: ‘Build on the power of frozen moments’

Kenny Irby, who specializes in visual journalism and diversity, talked about photojournalism’s role in the industry, its importance and the adversity it faces in today’s smartphone world.

New York Times editor: Data journalism starts with people

Sarah Cohen, editor of The New York Times’ computer-assisted reporting team, spoke to an audience at the Walter Cronkite School about misconceptions surrounding data reporting and what exactly goes into it as part of the school’s Must See Mondays speaker series.