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DevilPass: Black Pajamas, Samson Says at First Friday and Occupy Phoenix’s UnityFest

What's going on around downtown Phoenix this week? Let DevilPass be your guide.

Urban Grocery unveils mural on building in honor of 2nd birthday

Downtown’s Urban Grocery and Wine Bar revealed a mural painted on the side of its building and offered guests birthday-themed treats to celebrate its second birthday Wednesday evening.

One Coffee Co. offers downtown Phoenix a great cup of coffee

One Coffee Co., located in downtown Phoenix on Central Avenue, offers more than just a great cup of coffee. Owner Damian Serafine focuses his presence not only on the business side of his shop but also on his customers' comfort and sense of community.

Ambassador tours, lauds construction of new addition to Irish Cultural Center

The Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix held a reception Monday as Michael Collins, Irish ambassador to the United States, paid his second visit to mark the construction progress of the center's medieval-style library.

Heard Museum celebrates Native American art despite economic troubles

The Heard, located off of Central Avenue between McDowell and Thomas roads, has been educating the community about Native American culture since 1929. Its exhibits concentrate on natives from the Southwest with an emphasis on native culture in Arizona.

Local foundation expected to win grant to provide more service dogs for wounded heroes

Two Downtown campus students are part of a local nonprofit organization that trains service dogs and are expected to win a substantial grant to help give dogs to wounded community servants free of charge.

Channel 8 manager reflects on transition from children’s museum to Cronkite studio

Kate Wells has made the Walter Cronkite School her home since coming to work for Channel 8 KAET. But it was not too long ago that she was “championing the cause” for the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.

Slide show: Occupiers hold candlelight vigil for injured veteran

About 50 people held a candlelight vigil at Cesar Chavez Plaza Thursday as part of the ongoing Occupy Phoenix demonstration that has lasted since Oct. 15.

Students aim to solve local, global issues through 10,000 Solutions

A contest seeking solutions for local and global challenges is inspring students to come up with new ideas for the Downtown campus.

DevilPass: Pumpkin carving at Trunk Space, Ghostfest 2011 and Louis C.K. at Comerica

Halloween weekend in downtown Phoenix brings a host of traditional ghoulish activities, a ghastly variety-show marathon and a dark comedian to Comerica Theater.