Ellena Whitfield

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DeSoto Market tenants open up about closure, relocating

One of downtown Phoenix’s beloved unique culinary projects permanently shut down without explanation in August, but this devastation was not enough to erase the imprints DeSoto Central Market’s restaurateurs ingrained across the Valley with their flavors. Though DeSoto...

Global art movement showcases local artists at Phoenix pop-up

Phoenix artists took part in a global arts movement Saturday, as locals showcased and sold their artwork at an Unexpected Art Gallery pop-up art show hosted by Conception Arts. Conception Arts is a global movement, both online and...

D8 City Council candidate campaigns on progressive ideas

Downtown Phoenix native Lawrence Robinson has been in tune with the city’s history, politics and diverse population for most of his life. As a child raised in a politically active family, he learned about the city’s history from...

Photography and female empowerment come together in preparation for SlutWalk

African headwrap business, Herstori Wraps, hosted a public promotional photoshoot in downtown Phoenix on Saturday in preparation for the Amber Rose SlutWalk. The Amber Rose SlutWalk is a global movement that brings awareness to rape culture, gender equality...

South Central extension continues community discussions

Phoenix residents met Thursday evening for the first of several neighborhood outreach meetings to discuss the city’s contentious plan to extend the Valley Metro light rail to South Central Phoenix. The meeting, held at the Audubon Center, followed...