Bragg’s celebrates first anniversary with musical performance and vegan cuisine
Bragg's Factory Diner, located on Grand Avenue, celebrated its first anniversary with seven employee-based bands that played in the warehouse behind the restaurant, as well as a pie-eating contest.
New farmers market at Bodega 420 offers fresh, local produce to combat food desert
Bodega 420 offers fresh, local produce for sale every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m at its new farmers market. Bodega 420 co-owner Adrian Fontes hopes to encourage those in the downtown area to buy local and shop for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Two men suspected of robbery of iPad at smoke shop Bud’s Glass Joint
Bud’s Glass Joint, a shop specializing in smoking products located on First Street just north of Roosevelt Street, fell victim to a robbery early Wednesday afternoon. An iPad valued at $300, which the store used as a credit card machine with a Square card reader, was stolen off of a display case inside the store.
Coffee shop, food truck collaborate to present Shine and Dine lunchtime event
For the past six weeks, the Short Leash Hot Dogs food truck has parked in front of Shine Coffee on Vernon Avenue every Wednesday to create "Shine and Dine," a lunchtime collaboration event.
City council seeks new designs for Barrister Place, emphasize building’s preservation
The city of Phoenix is preparing to open a RFP for the Barrister Place Building on Central Ave. and Jefferson Street. Famous for its appearance in the movie Psycho, the Barrister Place Building has been vacant since 2010.
New owners turn historic printing company building into music and art venue
After shutting down as a printing press several decades ago, The Pressroom is being retrofitted to become an arts and music venue. Located in between 4th and 5th Avenues on Madison Street, The Pressroom is expected to host a variety of acts for various age groups.
Downtown leaders oppose SB 1062 by hanging ‘open for business to everyone’ signs
Thousands of local business owners and residents are taking a stand against controversial refusal for service bill SB1062 by posting signs in their windows welcoming all customers. The signs join a debate about the effects and legality of the bill, which Gov. Jan Brewer will pass or veto this week.
New urban salon brings high-end services and hair styling to downtown
Mark Garcia made the switch from a 20-year career in the transportation industry to his longterm dream of hair styling during the economic downturn. His efforts have come to fruition with Coiffeur's Salon, which aims to be upscale but affordable.
Protesters continue demonstration against SB 1062 at Capitol
Several hundred protestors gathered at the state Capitol Monday night, continuing their protest of Senate Bill 1062, which would allow businesses to refuse to provide service to customers based on religious principles.
Businesses, community members respond to passage of religious service refusal bill
On Thursday, the Arizona legislature passed a bill that would allow businesses to refuse service based on religious beliefs. The move caused an uproar among downtown business owners and community members who feel this bill could be used to discriminate against gay people.