Business

A surge in downtown Phoenix hotel constructions is leading to fewer occupants, particularly without events such as the Super Bowl to attract guests to fill vacancies.

The Winnie is located on Grand and 15th avenues, near Trunk Space and Bikini Lounge. Studio owner Ashley Law said she wanted to create a space where women could feel comfortable in their individuality.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects Brazil, the largest coffee producer in the world, to produce 3 million fewer coffee bags than last year, which could affect coffee prices worldwide.

Curious Nature, a new taxidermy and natural history shop on Roosevelt Row, specializes in the selling of odd products including bottled octopi and various taxidermy. The shop hopes to provide an educational atmosphere in the future.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton praised Phoenix's progress in his State of the City address Wednesday, including the city's "buy local" policy and its increase in presence of adaptive reuse projects, among others.

Employees from the businesses and the courts nearby huddled around the crime scene. Others murmured that they weren't able to get to their vehicles or had to take long detours because of the closed streets. The road closures and rail shuttle stayed in place through the evening rush hour.

The Local, a new contemporary American restaurant with a global edge, is set to expand the palates of Phoenix’s growing arts district along Roosevelt Row. The restaurant will be located near Third and Roosevelt streets next to Pallets Food & Bar and will pay tribute to its name by incorporating food and decor from local vendors.

After being open for less than two years, breakfast and brunch eatery Squash Blossom announced Friday that it would be closing, a decision that surprised employees and patrons alike.

The 26th annual Art Detour took over downtown on March 8 and 9, displaying work in more than 100 art spaces. The event can...

Phoenix's the Nash has hosted Grammy winners and community jazz lessons in its first two years. It was given the honor of being one of DownBeat jazz magazine's top jazz venues in the world in February.