Community

Roosevelt Row faces rising costs of living, could displace artists

As new housing developments move into Roosevelt Row, the community faces possible artist displacement -- or potential benefits.

Couple behind Mamacita food truck put their hearts into being sustainable

Mitchell Wiewel and Itzel Arvizu, the owners of Mexican food truck Mamacita, have made it their goal to be environmentally-conscious with their business.

Gluten-free diet trend provides more options for celiac disease and gluten intolerant patients

While the fad has become popular among the general population, it has given celiac disease and gluten intolerant patients more accessible diet options.

City leaders map out strategy for NCAA College Football Playoff events downtown

Events surrounding the NCAA College Football Championship will take place downtown next month. Local leaders discussed preparations for it Wednesday.

Activist Bea Velázquez fosters LGBTQ youth through art, housing programs and education

Bea Velázquez got the idea for "VEME: Queering Phoenix" while she was starting housing and educational programs at one-n-ten.

Loft-style homes to come to Triangle Neighborhood

One of downtown's many vacant lots will soon be turned into a loft-style apartment complex. The project is expected to be finished in 2016.

After end of vets’ chronic homelessness, city officials say more needs to be done

Phoenix ended chronic homelessness among local veterans in 2013, but Mayor Greg Stanton and other city officials say we still have a long way to go.

Fundraiser event highlights effort to preserve Wurth House, historic buildings in arts district

A happy hour event at DeSoto Central Market Saturday showcased the community's efforts to salvage the Wurth House and other historic places downtown.

One Phx ID group advocates to bring municipal identification cards to Phoenix residents

Reporting a crime can be hard for undocumented residents without an ID. One Phx ID hopes to give them a better option with a municipal ID.

Singing, dancing, optical rings: America’s Got Talent auditions held downtown

From singers and dancers to magicians and comedians, the talent came out in full swing as America's Got Talent held preliminary auditions Thursday.