Historic Grand Ave. building seeing renovation, new tenants after Phoenix grant
Heckler Design plans to move into the renovated O.S. Stapley building near Grand and Seventh avenues after a $300,000 grant from the city of Phoenix.
Artists, friends gather to give a final farewell
Artists, friends and local art buyers in Phoenix gathered at The Firehouse Gallery to give a final farewell to deceased artist, Craig Koch. Various pieces of Koch's artwork were gathered for the occasion.
Valley residents gather to discuss personal experiences with racism and prejudice
Community members gathered on Monday at the Phoenix Center for the Arts to discuss race in a safe environment. Julia Fournier created the event to have an open discussion on racism and prejudice.
“Latino Americans” documentary series to air Tuesdays in Civic Space A.E. England Building
The City of Phoenix’s Latino Institute and Eight, Arizona PBS will screen the PBS documentary series “Latino Americans” in Civic Space Park for the community to learn of the past, present and future of Latinos in the United States beginning Sept. 17.
Alwun House’s Green Art Park multi-use facility will blend art, food, parking with community
For over three years, residents have been working toward creating a use for the space that’s both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Last month, Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the plans for Green Art Park, a multiple-use project to be built in the empty lot in central Phoenix.
Sustainability advocate balances family with environmental and economic causes
Sustainability advocate Stacey Champion draws her love for the environment from her childhood in Minnesota. Champion is involved in a variety of events and organizations, from public relations firms to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona and Rogue Green to Parking Day Phoenix.
Local First Arizona program offers community members discounts, access to exclusive events
Local First Arizona will launch a new program called Localist this fall that will give community members access to special discounts and exclusive events.
Slide show: City officials, firefighters, police officers gather at Sept. 11 ceremony
Phoenix fire and police departments as well as city officials gathered at Phoenix City Hall for a 12th anniversary memorial service for Sept. 11. The service featured speeches from fire department and political figures as well as ceremonies such as a 21-gun salute and bell-tolling in remembrance of the fallen.
Activists protest US involvement in Syria outside downtown congressman’s office
About 20 activists associated with groups including the Arizona Liberty Revolution and the Progressive Democrats of America gathered in front of Congressman Ed Pastor's office Monday to protest US involvement in Syria.
Final month of monsoon season brings heavy rainfall, cooler temperatures to the Valley
After two days of heavy rainfall and cooler weather around the Valley, more showers are predicted for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.