Community

USGD may implement a new student transit service to replace the trolley system in the upcoming school year. Students can voice their opinions about their decision in a survey.

Despite community protests, the GreenHAUS building, a monument for the LGBT community, was demolished in March. According to officials, a combination of a lack of authority and a lack of resources means that city hall will be powerless to prevent the demolition of other buildings like it.

The summer heat in Phoenix is no longer a death sentence for downtown businesses, but business owners are still making special preparations for the summer months.

Music festivals such as Coachella and South by Southwest draw people from across the country westward to see bands perform. Phoenix has become a natural pit stop along the way, fostering a music-festival culture.

Arizona State University professor of history and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Matthew Whitaker may be providing Phoenix police with training in diversity, pending city approval.

William Lever doesn't let the loss of health that's come from his diagnosis with a rare and incurable disease stop him from viewing life optimistically and exploring the world.

Valley Metro partnered with Portland-based company GlobeSherpa to release a new app in February known as Ridekick. Ridekick offers a variety of services for bus and light-rail users to ease their transit experience.

The 15th annual Día de Los Niños Festival, put on by Eight, Arizona PBS, upheld the spirit of Fred Rogers from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" with activities for kids such as putting together care packages.

Bruce Cormier followed a winding path to making a living through art, but today, he feels he would never do anything else. Cormier can be found live-painting at First Fridays every month.

The Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center is currently hosting the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit, “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music.”