Downtown YMCA resident shot in altercation with police
A resident of the Lincoln Downtown Family YMCA was shot Monday in an altercation with police, and was taken to the hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Irish Cultural Center commemorates Easter Rising as library nears completion
Construction on the Irish Cultural Center's 15,000-square-foot, $11.5 million expansion should be finished by the end of May.
Arizona PIRG study shows young Americans drive less, use public transit more
The Arizona PIRG Education Fund released a study Thursday showing that Americans are driving less for the first time since World War II. Young people, especially, are avoiding driving in favor of other public-transportation options.
Burgermania food truck grills a medley of gourmet hamburgers
Burgermania, run by Greg Colella, is gourmet-burger food truck that makes an appearance at downtown events including First Fridays and Food Truck Fridays. It offers more 10 kinds of burgers, and customers can even make their own.
Retraction: Preservationists hope to save historic Medical Center
At about 8:30 p.m., the Downtown Devil took down an article published April 5 called “Preservationists hope to save historic Medical Center.”
Hance Park committee wraps up meetings, prepares recommendations for Phoenix
The Margaret T. Hance Park Master Plan Steering Committee ironed out the final details of a proposal Tuesday aimed at cementing the downtown Phoenix park as an iconic destination.
Discussion highlights community, student concerns about gentrification
ASU held a discussion between students and community developers on the effects of gentrification in downtown Phoenix.
Historic 103-year-old Knipe house undergoes renovation and preservation
Downtown’s historic and badly fire-damaged Leighton G. Knipe house, located on Portland and 2nd Streets, will be preserved and is under renovation according to the City of Phoenix.
Kite Day teaches children about Japanese culture
Kites, drumming, koi, bonsai, origami and martial arts took over Margret T. Hance Park Saturday to celebrate Kite Day.
Buzznbeez food truck serves up soul food with an international twist
A sales-manager-turned-chef is "Buzz" and his wife, Beatrice, is "Bee" – together they own and run the food truck Buzznbeez. The on-the-go eatery serves up soul food and international cuisine and does business by the golden rule that head chef "Buzz" picked up from his grandmother, the owner of a prominent Phoenix diner.