Community

Downtown Devil Discussion explores what public spaces in Phoenix need to offer

Phoenix’s public spaces were discussed on Wednesday evening by a panel of community activists as part of the last Downtown Devil Discussion of the semester.

Community holds second march demanding justice after Trayvon Martin’s death

Phoenix residents united Wednesday night at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Phoenix at the “Million Hoodie March,” sharing the message to stand up for justice for Trayvon Martin and to bring together communities.

Bike-lane proposal gains traction with community petition

Cyclists in downtown Phoenix's Roosevelt Row have compiled over 400 signatures on an online petition calling for the installation of bike lanes on Roosevelt Street.

Community marches downtown in response to Trayvon Martin’s death

More than 150 people in black shirts or hoodies marched from Civic Space Park to City Hall and back in response to a 17-year-old’s death in Florida last month.

Hundreds gather to protest Arpaio’s immigration policies

Several hundred students and Arizona residents marched the path suspected illegal immigrants take after they are detained in protest of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration policies on Friday.

Top competitor to celebrate Scottish traditions at Highland Games

The Highland Games, a celebration of all things Scottish, are coming to Steele Indian School Park this weekend. Arizona's top-ranked amateur competitor, Jake Sullivan, will be competing against fellow athletes.

Dance company fuses Arizona’s history and culture through choreography

Center Dance Ensemble is performing three new dances at the Herberger Theatre this weekend as a late tribute to Arizona's 100th birthday.

Ignite Food sparks interest for downtown food fanatics

Speakers took the stage at Stand Up Live Monday evening, not to tell jokes, but to share their passions about everything from food blogging to buying local to “The Unexplainable Awesomeness of the Burrito.”

Artists gather to celebrate and explore beauty

Paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry, body-painted models and music filled the Crescent Ballroom Friday night for an art show to kick off Art Detour 24.

Transportation company, transit union reach agreement, ending 6-day strike

Phoenix bus drivers and Veolia Transportation reached a contract agreement Thursday morning, ending a drivers' strike that lasted nearly a week.