Budget cuts to Arizona arts commission impact arts organizations, small and large
As a result of the state budget established in March, the grants that the Arizona Commission on the Arts distributes to arts organizations like Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona and Rising Youth Theatre will be put on hiatus, discontinued or reduced.
Four people arrested during march from capitol building for fifth anniversary of SB 1070
Four people were arrested for refusing to move from sitting in the street outside the Fourth Avenue Jail while protesting a bill that in Arizona requires those living in the U.S. without documents over the age of 14 to carry registration.
Devilishly Healthy: Boutique fitness boom brings specialized, personal workouts
Boutique fitness studios are blossoming in downtown Phoenix, from the upbeat high-energy exercise at Orangetheory Fitness to the contemporary gear at Urban Fit. Even large gyms such as the Lincoln Family YMCA are growing.
Phoenix Pride Festival 2015 brings nearly 36,000 together to celebrate LGBT community
The 35th Annual Phoenix Pride Festival had the largest crowd the festival had ever seen, with many citing Arizona's recent legalization of same-sex marriage as a direct cause of that.
Pizza Bracket 2015 Round 2: Familiar faces make the cut, and one race turns...
Only six pizzerias remain. Some clear victors from the beginnings, others the hard scrabble winners from tough matches. It's up to you again to narrow the crowd down to the final two in our Pizza Bracket 2015.
Phoenix arts leaders celebrate 30 years of progress, look to future
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission. Created under the leadership of former Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard, the history of the organization was celebrated at the Phoenix Art Museum Friday.
Arizona Gives Day raises over $2 million for AZ nonprofits
Arizona Gives Day allowed Arizonans to give to causes they are passionate about in a 24-hour online donating experience, and raised more than $2 million for Arizona nonprofits earlier this month.
Grand Avenue hosts street cleanup in hopes of revitalization
Volunteers worked Saturday to add new artistic elements -- from a new patio to new murals -- across Grand Avenue in a larger effort to beautify the district and attract more people to the area.
Downtown Devil Presents: Pizza Bracket 2015
Enter the Downtown Devil Pizza Bracket 2015, our democratic quest to find the most revered pizza in downtown Phoenix.
Two openly-gay pastors aim for inclusion downtown
A pair of openly-gay pastors work to promote inclusion in downtown. Jeffery Dirrim of Rebel & Divine and Troy Mendez of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral say their churches offer LGBTQ youth a chance to talk about their issues and experience their faith.