Improv AZ’s fourth annual pantless prank surprises light rail riders
About 250 people participated Sunday in Phoenix’s local version of the international No Pants Subway Ride, crowding onto the light rail clad in a wide array of outfits with one common theme — no pants.
Hanny’s hosts book signing for ‘Downtown Phoenix,’ a history told through photos
Local bar and restaurant Hanny's hosted a book release and signing party Saturday for “Downtown Phoenix,” a book that tells city’s history through archival photographs.
Stanton stresses downtown economic role in inauguration
Greg Stanton was inaugurated as Phoenix’s mayor Tuesday in a politically star-studded event during which Stanton and the City Council stressed the importance of a healthy downtown area, higher-education opportunities and a cooperative atmosphere among government leaders.
Slide show: Phoestivus celebration brings holiday cheer, friends downtown
About 1,000 patrons flocked to the Phoenix Public Market Wednesday night for the second annual Phoenix Phoestivus Market, celebrating the holiday season with song, dance, food and shopping.
Online marketplace Chow Locally looks to transform local food shopping
After launching its website four months ago, Chow Locally, an online marketplace for local food, has evolved from a volunteer-driven project to an award-winning new business that is looking to revolutionize the way people buy local food.
Police arrest 6 protesters, seize camping equipment at Occupy Phoenix
Six Occupy Phoenix protesters were arrested late Thursday night for urban camping in Cesar Chavez Plaza, violations that prompted Phoenix Police to tear down much of the movement’s camp, authorities said.
Downtown Phoenix community advocate uses social media as driving force for change
Molded by a middle-class Texas upbringing and an Ivy League graduate degree, Sean Sweat is a man of contradictions. He can act like an apologetically brash cowboy, but he’s a thoughtful, rising star in the emerging world of digital grassroots activism. He’s a white-collar worker – a supply-chain engineer at Intel – who fights Phoenix City Hall and battles urban blight. Now, he’s a leader in Occupy Phoenix, an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Slide show: Electric Light Parade
Phoenix kicked off the holidays with the 25th annual Arizona Public Service Company Electric Light Parade Saturday night.
Cadet program offers avenue for would-be firefighters to follow dream
In a city that receives less than eight inches of rain per year, firefighters are a necessity. But with a tight budget and a three-year hiring freeze, the Phoenix Fire Department can use as much help as it can get. That’s where the department’s cadet program comes in.
Burton Barr Library hosts book signing with the author of the Inheritance Cycle series
Christopher Paolini, author of the best-selling Inheritance Cycle visited the Burton Barr Central Library in Downtown Phoenix on Saturday as part of a nationwide book tour to promote his latest book, Inheritance.