Novice and professional bakers share sweet treats at third CupcakeCamp
Bakers and attendees sampled about 30 different kinds of cupcakes -- including bacon and corn dog cupcakes -- at the third CupcakeCamp event Sunday at CO+HOOTS.
Despite local reaction, demolition of downtown spots is cyclical, community leaders say
The recent demolition of the South of Roosevelt (SoRo) galleries and GreenHaus buildings for the development of apartment complexes has sparked a range of responses from downtown residents, but a neighborhood leader said these types of trends are cyclical.
Devil’s Advocate: Adaptive reuse keeping city’s past intertwined with its future
Despite what appears to be a grim time for buildings and the memories and culture that go with them in downtown Phoenix, hope to preserve the past and enhance the future exists with adaptive reuse.
Phoenix welcomes Canadian investment firm to the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation
Phoenix is now home to a Canadian investment firm VA Angels. Local entrepreneurs such as those at CO+HOOTS and Seed Spot say the new firm will help create more capital and other reasons for businesses to stay in Phoenix.
Local Thai restaurant featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
The Wild Thaiger, located on Thomas Road and Central Avenue, will be featured in an upcoming episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" after a visit from Guy Fieri last Friday.
Hundreds of protestors congregate at state Capitol in response to education cuts
Nearly 600 protesters rallied at the state Capitol Thursday afternoon against state budget cuts to education. This included about 30 Downtown campus students, who marched nearly two miles from campus to the Capitol.
Visual and culinary artists pair up to blend the two mediums at Palette to...
Culinary and visual artists gathered at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel’s fifth-floor balcony Thursday as part of the Palette to Palate event. Pairs of artists showcased their work as they blended together.
Mixed-use development project holds groundbreaking ceremony
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Street and First Avenue. Union @ Roosevelt, a mixed-use development containing apartments along with retail and restaurant space, will begin construction there.
City council decides to give public the power to vote on new public transit...
A comprehensive public transit plan will now be up to the public's vote. The proposal would create a new sales tax to fund the improvement of city streets and the creation of 15 miles of new Light Rail tracks.
Golden Rule Tattoo’s deaf tattoo artist overcomes disability to create lasting art
Paul Schorsch, known as "Paulski" overcame his profound deafness to become a talented and beloved tattoo artist at The Golden Rule Tattoo.