Rebecca Spiess

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Latino Cultural Center in need of public funding

The Latino Cultural Center Ad Hoc Committee met once again Monday to discuss the programming and services they envision for the new Cultural Center. The only problem? The Center is anywhere from $800,000 to $3.5 million...

The Latino Cultural Center’s fraught history

The city of Phoenix recently revamped efforts to create the city's official Latino Cultural Center, an endeavor in the works since 2001. The newest attempts to revive the center revolved around the creation of a 10-member ad hoc...

New and coming soon: Kava, hot dogs and Instagram ice cream

With the beginning of a new month come new restaurants to spice up your night out. Whether you want hot dogs, ice cream or a unique drink, the newest establishments are here to cater to you. Here...

Arizona Supreme Court: Nowakowski recall election won’t take place

The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld the decision of a lower court to stop the recall election of District 7 Councilman Michael Nowakowski. "I thank God for his blessings and am grateful for the continued ability to serve...

Kate Gallego elected mayor of Phoenix, celebrates at Crescent Ballroom

Kate Gallego was elected Mayor of Phoenix Tuesday night, besting opponent and former City Council colleague Daniel Valenzuela. Supporters at Gallego's election night party at the Crescent Ballroom began referring to her as such soon after 8 p.m....

Nowakowski recall election halted by judge, UPP PAC plans appeal

The Urban Phoenix Project PAC plans to appeal a Maricopa County Superior Court judge's decision to halt the PAC's recall election effort against District 7 City Councilman Michael Nowakowski. "Obviously we are disappointed in this decision. We very...