Kara Carlson

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Devil’s Advocate: A semester lookback

  Downtown Devil reporters have been on the ground providing the community with hyperlocal coverage that matters from the tense scene outside of President Donald Trump's rally in downtown Phoenix to drawing groups at local coffee shops. Like with...

Thousands sign petition to save downtown trees

Over 2,000 people signed a petition against the alleged proposal to remove trees in downtown Phoenix. The trees, located at Renaissance Square, are rumored to be scheduled for removal Saturday, Nov. 11; a removal local residents hope to...

The Rundown: Bonds, First Church UCC and Lost Lake

In this episode Politics Editor Daniel Perle, Editor-in-Chief Kara Carlson and Community Editor Bayne Froney take a look at the Phoenix Union High School District's push for more bond funds, a downtown development green-lighted at city hall,...

Halloween 2017: Where to celebrate in downtown Phoenix

Still looking for a way to celebrate this weekend? Whether it be frights or food, downtown Phoenix is embracing it’s holiday spirit this Halloweekend. Here are six ways to spend Halloween weekend downtown. Haunted Phoenix Friday Oct. 27...

Community groups voice opposition to zoning changes

Seven community groups raised concerns over proposed zoning changes in the downtown code that would change frontage and public utility building regulations. The groups sent a letter to Mayor Greg Stanton and city council opposing the changes which...

Fifth Street: A year in review

The face of the Roosevelt Row Arts District has changed as new development moves in and galleries, businesses and shops adjust to changing people and costs. Over the course of the past year, Fifth Street has faced five...