Lisa Diethelm

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Lisa Diethelm is the Politics editor for the Downtown Devil while she studies at The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in downtown Phoenix. She grew up in California and started her journalism career in high school.

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FilmBar’s Big Gay Sing-A-Long spreads HIV awareness

Voices and laughter filled FilmBar on Sept. 25 as people watched the movie “Burlesque” at the theater's Big Gay Sing-A-Long. The Big Gay Sing-A-Longs are movie viewing events where people can watch and sing along to popular movies...

Phoenix libraries to eliminate overdue fines in new program

The City of Phoenix will be the the first of the largest cities in the United States to eliminate overdue fines and fees in the Phoenix Public Library system. City librarian Rita Hamilton and Deputy Director Management Services...

E-scooter launch event celebrates beginning of pilot program

The City of Phoenix launched its six-month E-scooter pilot program Monday, starting it off with a Launch and Learn event where the Police Department and three e-scooter companies could discuss how to ride e-scooters and riding rules. Downtown...

Human Services Campus will apply for new permit for more shelter beds

By Lisa Diethelm and T.J. Triolo Residents of Phoenix expect sweltering weather as part of their daily lives, but many never consider what it is like to experience 117 degrees with no shelter or water.  Last December, the Arizona...

Economics professor alleges unethical ASU practices

(Nicole Neri/DD) ASU Economics Professor Brian Goegan sent out a mass email Thursday questioning the ethics of ASU’s Department of Economics, alleging that the department enforced fail quotas and required an online program...

City Council recap: Light rail extension, Convention Center improvements

This week’s city council meeting covered important downtown issues, including the I-10 West light rail extension and improvements to the Phoenix Convention Center. Request to Evaluate Advancing the Capitol/I-10 West Phase II Light Rail Extension It wouldn’t be a...