Kara Carlson

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Local baby clothing company Baby Teith looks to brick-and-mortar

A little over three years ago, expecting parents Keith Walker and Tiffe Fermaint found themselves wishing for clothes beyond the usual designs of trains, planes and ballerinas. “We had a little girl on the way and going to...

Up to 8,000 expected for beer sampling at third-annual Urban Ale Trail

Beer lovers are expected to flood downtown Phoenix for the third-annual Urban Ale Trail Saturday with deals on beers at 29 bars and restaurants in downtown and uptown. “They explore and check out the neighborhood, discover new restaurants,"...

Summer 2016 business openings and closings

This summer brought a slew of new businesses downtown, from coffee shops (both mobile and brick-and-mortar) to new apartments. It also saw the closing of two galleries and the Pride Center. Here's Downtown Devil's full list of...

Community members refute Circles developer’s claims of addressing their concerns

Community groups are pushing back against the company behind a plan to develop the Circle Records and Tapes building after the group put out statements saying it had addressed concerns about the project and the use of...

UPDATE: Circles developer unveils new plan, ties local art and affordable housing to tax break

The Roosevelt Action Association voted unanimously to reject the potential use of a tax break on the Circles Records and Tapes building project after months of discussion with the developer, according to a letter sent to city...

Petition for demolition waiting period faces uncertain legal future

The petition calls for a 30-day waiting period for all demolition permits, but if enacted, may require the city to compensate property owners.