City of Phoenix will launch bike sharing program by December
The city of Phoenix will provide about 500 bikes and 45 to 55 locations to rent them by December, which has mixed reviews from the community.
Slide show: ‘Global Day of Discovery’ sparks new Hugo Medina mural
Wednesday marked the Global Day of Discovery for Renaissance Hotels and Resorts. One hundred and fourteen Renaissance properties celebrated in 18 countries and 5 continents, the downtown Phoenix hotel included, according to a press release.
City builds traffic beacon to connect ASU, Arizona Center
The city of Phoenix is installing a traffic beacon at the intersection of Third and Taylor streets to serve as an active warning to drivers when pedestrians are crossing the street.
Legendary downtown Phoenix artist passes away, leaving legacy of creativity and kindness
Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr. spent most of his days reading, following the 2012 presidential campaign and writing letters to his extensive list of correspondents. The nationally renowned artist passed away this Sunday, according to a source close to Grigsby.
Mayor launches program to promote literacy among Phoenix elementary school students
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton launched Read On Phoenix, a program to ensure that every child in Phoenix is reading proficiently by third grade, on Thursday at Burton Barr Central Library.
Ministry’s thrift store provides second chance for donations, volunteers
The thrift shop opened four years ago and was designed to provide the community with necessities at a much lower price. The store contains items such as clothing, furniture, toys and books donated by individuals and churches around the Valley.
New collaboration will raise awareness of indigenous art through murals
1Spot Gallery, Ziidi: Indigenous Art Zine and Native American artists are working together to bring murals to Arizona to raise awareness to indigenous art forms. The first mural was painted in downtown Phoenix.
Slide show: Puente Arizona marches against deportation practices
About 100 people gathered at Indian Steele Park to march against deportation practices that separate families Thursday afternoon.
New co-working space opens for video game designers
Game CoLab opened its doors at the beginning of May, offering a new collaborative work space in Downtown Phoenix that gives local independent game and software developers a place to work and interact with others working on projects of their own.
Activists, anarchists discuss police involvement in Occupy movement, community
Community members and local activists mets in the ARTS market lot next to Bodega 420 on Roosevelt Street Monday night to discuss interactions with law enforcement after a report stated undercover officers infiltrated Occupy Phoenix meetings.