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Cronkite School’s new solar panels bolster ASU’s sustainability goals

Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism building to help achieve ASU's sustainability goal of producing 20 megawatts of solar energy.

Chipotle opens after hosting ASU students, faculty at promotional event

Chipotle Mexican Grill provided ASU students and faculty with complimentary food and drinks Monday night for a pre-opening party at the restaurant’s new CityScape location set to officially open today.

Nondescript downtown tattoo studio earns growing fan base

27 Tattoo Studio in downtown Phoenix is recognizable, from its unusual building to its distinct designs.

Cibo pizzeria remains open amid expansion construction

Cibo, a popular pizzeria in downtown Phoenix, is currently expanding its kitchen and seating spaces at a cost of about $100,000.

CityScape nears full occupancy as critics, supporters debate its progress

A little over a year ago, CityScape, a new, $900 million mixed-use development project, arrived in downtown Phoenix. Today, CityScape is nearing full occupancy, as a bevy of new restaurants gear up to open before the end of the year.

Local theater group struggling to continue as contributions, grants lag

For 26 years, Actors Theatre of Phoenix has presented stimulating shows with the intention of adding layers of dialogue into the community.

Proposed light-rail fare increase to offset Valley Metro operational costs

Despite record ridership in recent months that has exceeded most official expectations, Metro Light Rail may see a fare increase this summer to coincide with proposed increases for the rest of Valley Metro’s public-transit services.

Slide show: CityScape ice skating

CityScape celebrated the start of the Christmas season Saturday with the return of an ice rink and a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

Conspire celebrates its fourth anniversary downtown, looks toward future

More than 200 people gathered at Conspire this weekend to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the artist collective at its current location on the corner of Fifth and Garfield streets with live art, band performances and group activities.

Grant sparks project to add jobs-listing service to light-rail app

A grant awarded to faculty members of the Walter Cronkite School will soon make it easier for students to find jobs accessible by the light rail.