Community

Construction has begun on a 4.6 mile bike boulevard to connect downtown Phoenix to Tempe, which is planned to pass within several blocks of the Downtown campus when completed this summer, officials said. The new boulevard will begin at Fifth Avenue and Fillmore Street and primarily stay on Fillmore and Roosevelt streets to the existing Grand Canal Trail at 33rd Street, which will lead riders into Tempe.

Myrlin Hepworth, an associate at ASU’s Piper Center for Creative Writing and a poetry-slam regular, uses his talents to teach the art of poetry to young people in Phoenix.

The Roosevelt Action Association on Monday discussed reducing impact on the neighborhood surrounding a proposed dog-park location at Margaret T. Hance Park. The committee is advocating for a permanent park rather than a temporary one.

The Phoenix chapter of Yoga Rocks the Park draws hundreds of people every Sunday to participate in public yoga classes led by prominent yoga instructors from the Valley.

Downtown Phoenix’s Edge Industries held an open studio event Saturday to promote community engagement for the downtown Phoenix movement to bring artistically driven bike racks to the city.

The smell of roasted garlic and slow-cooked pork from SuperFarm SuperTruck fill the nostrils and watering mouths of Food Truck Friday patrons. The food truck serves delectable dishes such as barbeque chicken and the farm-favorite bacon fritter.

The Historic First Presbyterian Church, the first Presbyterian church in Arizona and the last church on Monroe Street's historic "Church Row," has recently been put up for sale by its congregation's leadership due to declining membership and financial woes.

Cartel Coffee Lab's move to a new location may only take the business a few doors south of their current space, but the move will mark a large shift in business as the coffee shop looks to expand its offerings with the addition of alcohol.

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton focused on sustainable development, local businesses and education in his inaugural State of the City address at the Phoenix Convention Center, marking his 100th day in office.

Fair Trade Cafe's Civic Space Park location served up its first alcoholic drinks Friday thanks to its newly acquired liquor license, which will allow both the cafe and park to provide guests with adult beverages.