Kendra Yost

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New text-message service alerts public-transit riders of arrival times

NextRide, a new program by Valley Metro, uses a GPS tracker to show the next arrival time of a bus or light rail. Passengers can call or text message a unique number at each stop.

Downtown street construction work begins near campus

The City of Phoenix has contracted with Talis Construction to create pedestrian enhancements on First Street between Fillmore and McKinley streets and along Pierce Street between Central Avenue and First Street.

Local poetry slam recites last verse

Ed Mabrey has been writing and performing poetry since the Cronkite Building was a dirt lot.

Businesses promote sustainability in downtown Earth Day fair

Local businesses and organizations gathered in downtown Phoenix Thursday to promote environmental awareness before Earth Day today.

Pizzeria Bianco begins offering lunch

Starting April 12 Pizzeria Bianco will begin serving lunch, opening at 11 a.m.

Cronkite professor discusses impact of Spanish-language media

Craig Allen, an associate professor at the Walter Cronkite School, discussed the social effects of the explosion of Spanish television in America Thursday night.