Community

The economy does not discriminate. Old or new, it puts local Phoenix area tattoo shops through the ringer, but a positive attitude may be the key to pulling through.

The Phoenix Public Market, on East Pierce Street between North Central Avenue and North First Street, is expected to open in mid-October.

Metro officials have reported fewer light-rail ridership evasion incidents than previously documented in the first six months of operation.

Manny Mania, a nationwide skateboarding competition sponsored by Red Bull, will be making a stop in Phoenix this Friday. The skateboarding competition will be taking place as part of the regular First Fridays events, which features local art and culture.

The last of a series of free public events will take place at the Civic Space Friday night, concluding a run of community-driven activities new to the city.

Civic Space Park officially opened on Thursday afternoon with a dedication ceremony held by Phoenix Mayor, Phil Gordon. Grand opening celebrations continued with a demonstration of the park’s light features later that night.

Appropriately themed "Action, Advocacy and Arts," the fourth annual Urban Gallery Exhibition held at the University Center on ASU's Downtown campus featured approximately 30 nonprofit organizations.