Matt Longdon

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Cupcake food truck makes debut with abundance of creative flavors

Sweet Jonez, which joined the Phoenix Street Food Coalition a few weeks ago, offers more than 100 different kinds of cupcakes, each of which is named after a musician or song. As patrons enjoy their food, the truck plays the songs the cupcakes are named after.

Yoga-clothing store to open in Cityscape

Ra-Apparel, an organic yoga-clothing store, will open in downtown Phoenix's CityScape this summer.

Fair Trade Cafe’s Civic Space Park location obtains liquor license

Fair Trade Cafe's Civic Space Park location served up its first alcoholic drinks Friday thanks to its newly acquired liquor license, which will allow both the cafe and park to provide guests with adult beverages.

Students voice opinions on USGD efforts this year

With USGD President Joseph Grossman and presidential candidate Erika Green speaking with students for the next several days, some students will undoubtedly be asked what they thought went well this year and what needs improvement.

Kite Day teaches children about Japanese culture

Kites, drumming, koi, bonsai, origami and martial arts took over Margret T. Hance Park Saturday to celebrate Kite Day.

Five-year financial struggle, recent fire doomed downtown’s Matador restaurant

The Matador, a Mexican restaurant in downtown Phoenix, closed its doors for the last time Saturday night, ending its 36-year run after negotiations with the city of Phoenix to extend the lease failed.