Phoenix artists to sell work at MonOrchid to raise money for homeless
Local artists will congregate at MonOrchid gallery Friday to sell their work as part of the AZ Share That You Care event. Part of the proceeds will go toward the I Have a Name Project, which aims to end homelessness in Phoenix.
Devilishly Healthy: A Q&A with a fitness guru
In this week's Devilishly Healthy, columnist Wafa Shahid interviews Solomon Levin-Sanders, a fitness guru and community assistant at Taylor Place. He is is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise and wellness with a minor in nutrition.
St. Mary’s Basilica celebrates 100 years, remembers history
Churchgoers of St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix's oldest Catholic church, celebrated the 100 years since the church's dedication with a ceremony on Wednesday. The mass and ceremony focused on the church's commitment to diversity and its history in Phoenix.
City’s violent crime rate falls for first time in 4 years
Phoenix's violent crime rate fell in 2014 following three consecutive years of increases, according to an update from police that was presented to a city council subcommittee on Wednesday.
Plan to expand and revamp public transport fails to clear city council subcommittee
A city council subcommittee and community members did not pass a proposal from the Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation Tuesday afternoon. The plan would have raised sales taxes to upgrade public transportation and infrastructure.
New community pocket park to open between Taylor Place and Valley Youth Theatre
The lot between Taylor Place and Valley Youth Theatre is being activated with a temporary pocket park called "The Space Between."
The best Mexican food restaurants in Phoenix
Beloved Mexican restaurant Gallo Blanco closed its doors on Jan. 31. Phoenix, however, has plenty of other options when it comes to getting your Mexican grub on. Check out our list and see what places you've visited.
City subcommittee approves Roosevelt Row Business Improvement District
A plan allowing property owners to pursue services such as cleaning and landscape improvement along Roosevelt Row was approved by a Phoenix City Council subcommittee Wednesday. It could pave the way for increased investment and development in the area.
Devilishly Healthy: U of A receives grant for homeless disease research and clinic
The U of A received a $50,000 grant to research diseases that affect the homeless population. The school will also use the grant to help support a downtown clinic run by students from the three state universities.
Light Rail Confidential File 30: A nearly missed connection
As I boarded the train, I thought to myself, ‘Well, there’s our light rail excitement for the day. Guess we’re safe ‘til next time.’ I was wrong.