Credit and debit card-enabled parking meters installed throughout the city
Drivers in downtown Phoenix without coins can rest easy now that 545 credit and debit card-enabled parking meters have been installed, removing a potential barrier to finding suitable parking. The new single-space meters are solar powered and accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards.
Black Theatre Troupe opens permanent facility on Washington Street
Within walking distance from where it began more than 40 years ago, the Black Theatre Troupe opened the doors of its new facility Sunday to the public for the first time.
Another ‘fighter’ makes exodus from Valley, leaving legacy of community involvement
When Taz Loomans left last week for her now home in Portland, the downtown Phoenix community realized it was losing yet another young, vibrant changemaker.
Roosevelt Row co-founder steps down, new leadership shares bright outlook
Roosevelt Row co-founder Cindy Dach has stepped down as the district’s Community Development Corporation director to welcome Dale Erquiaga, who has been in the position in for two months.
Cornish Pasty Co. to open new downtown Phoenix location
When Dean Thomas opened his first Cornish Pasty Co. restaurant in Tempe in 2005, he didn’t anticipate the business would expand so quickly.
Hip Veggies dinner features orange-themed food
Hip Veggies teamed up with local artist Hugo Medina for their showcase of locally produced food and art, including new grocery bag designs and a live mural painting at Vovomeena Thursday.
Slide show: Car show unites young and old with restored vehicles
The Motoring Thru Time car show in historic Heritage Square featured approximately 100 restored vehicles Saturday.
Welcome Diner reopens with Southern-style cooking
Welcome Diner celebrated its reopening Friday night during February’s First Friday event.
Community developer’s neighborhood passion makes city’s dreams a tangible reality
A month after her high school graduation, her lung collapsed. That same year, she cracked a joke to Robert Downey Jr. while working at a movie set. The joke missed its mark and got her banned from the beauty trailer. She attended University of California, Los Angeles, but never got a degree; she traveled to Paris and San Francisco and fell in love with art, architecture and infrastructure.
First Friday guide: The Artcade, A Clockwork Orange and a Valentine’s-themed show
This First Friday shows Phoenix's underdog artists at the "Dark Horse" exhibit and 30 restored arcade games renovated by local and nationally known artists.