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Construction on $52 million apartment complex begins in downtown Roosevelt Row arts district

Clods of dirt flew into the air Tuesday morning at the groundbreaking ceremony for a $52 million mixed-use housing development for students and downtown residents.

Downtown church charities survive amid uncertain economic times

Despite the bad economy, churches are still funding their outreach and charity programs at a high level.

Mojo Bowl brings all-natural ‘fuel food’ to farmers market

Mojo Bowl offers all-natural options for customers looking for a healthy place to eat. The food truck makes an appearance at Saturday farmers markets at the Phoenix Public Market.

Food-truck coalition expands to second venue in downtown Phoenix

Food trucks hoping to satisfy Phoenix's insatiable craving for gourmet on wheels will take to a new location this Friday at the Phoenix New Times building on 12th and Jefferson streets.

East Washington Street nightclubs spark up downtown’s nightlife

Two downtown nightclubs on East Washington Street look deserted in the daylight hours, but they are bringing life to this street at night. PHX Nightclub and Sky Lounge draw hundreds of people, especially on weekends and after sports events at the nearby US Airways Arena and Chase Field.

Chloe’s Corner offers grab-and-go lunches and healthy options to downtown Phoenix locals

Since it's opening in January, Chloe's Corner has been working on establishing a customer base after the previous tenant closed due to financial problems.

Creme brulee food truck features local ingredients, seasonal flavors

Eric Ireland, owner of the Torched Goodness food truck, serves creme brulee out of a white Chevrolet step van with green banners highlighting the dessert.

Kohl’s co-hosts fashion show showing students what to wear to job interviews

ASU students on Thursday attended the Dress for Success fashion show, presented by ASU's Career Services and Kohl's department store, that demonstrated the right and wrong things to wear to a job interview.

Rideshare Week promotes using public transportation once a week

Receiving one out of five is disappointing in most cases, but a Valley Metro Transportation spokeswoman said 1 in 5 can improve air quality and the environment. This logic is the “Try 1 in 5 Rule” of Rideshare Week, an event created by Valley Metro to promote taking public transportation one day out of the work week.

Conspire lacks correct credentials, will remove skate ramp as legal precaution

Conspire, a vegan cooperative cafe and art space on Fifth and Garfield streets currently embroiled in a lawsuit and operating without a proper certificate of occupancy, is removing its skate ramp.