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Hair salons, barbershop push through economic downturn

Although the downtown hair business has been challenged by the economy, originality can breed success.

Exotic Art Show continues to tease and amaze into 28th year

In its 28th year, the Exotic Art Show is the Alwun House's largest fundraising event. The group art exhibit features the work of more than 50 artists from all over the world.

Hoop dancing competition keeps tradition, family strong

The sun beat down on Dallas Arcand Sunday as he danced to the beating of Native American drums in the final round at the 22nd Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum.

Lobby Day participants from across Arizona bring education issues to Capitol

University students from across Arizona were given an opportunity to lobby state representatives about issues impacting higher education Monday at the Arizona Students’ Association’s 35th annual Lobby Day.

Slide show: 6th annual Phoenix Idiotarod race

Wearing everything from fake nun habits to body-sized beer-pong cups, more than 200 people took to the streets for a part of this year's Idiotarod -- a cross between the famed Iditarod sled-dog race and drunken revelry that lands more closely to the latter.

Improv AZ’s fourth annual pantless prank surprises light rail riders

About 250 people participated Sunday in Phoenix’s local version of the international No Pants Subway Ride, crowding onto the light rail clad in a wide array of outfits with one common theme — no pants.

Slide show: Phoestivus celebration brings holiday cheer, friends downtown

About 1,000 patrons flocked to the Phoenix Public Market Wednesday night for the second annual Phoenix Phoestivus Market, celebrating the holiday season with song, dance, food and shopping.

Police arrest 6 protesters, seize camping equipment at Occupy Phoenix

Six Occupy Phoenix protesters were arrested late Thursday night for urban camping in Cesar Chavez Plaza, violations that prompted Phoenix Police to tear down much of the movement’s camp, authorities said.

Slide show: Electric Light Parade

Phoenix kicked off the holidays with the 25th annual Arizona Public Service Company Electric Light Parade Saturday night.

Cadet program offers avenue for would-be firefighters to follow dream

In a city that receives less than eight inches of rain per year, firefighters are a necessity. But with a tight budget and a three-year hiring freeze, the Phoenix Fire Department can use as much help as it can get. That’s where the department’s cadet program comes in.