Local activists, musicians react to officer-involved death of George Floyd
Local musicians, and the Phoenix Metro chapter of Black Lives Matter, are completely outraged over the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis resident and...
Downtown bands tackle mental health, suicide in their music
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Phoenix-area band members are speaking up about their personal struggles with mental health, it’s role in inspiring...
Homeless organizations continue to provide aid during pandemic
With an increased concern for the spread of COVID-19, homeless shelters and organizations are taking action to help protect homeless people from the virus.
The...
Local artists struggle to find financial aid as emergency relief funds run out
A group of Arizona arts funders and service organizations announced in late April that they will provide $171,830 in emergency relief grants to 235...
Open Air Market adapts to COVID-19 pandemic
The Open Air Market hosted by Phoenix Public Market is still open for business, but has made adjustments to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic to...
Downtown Digest: virtual events and a fond farewell from the writer
Hello downtown Phoenix people! It’s T.J. Triolo, your guide to staying inside. Unfortunately, this is the last ever Downtown Digest I’ll write because I’m...
Online events help downtown community stay connected
During Arizona’s statewide stay-at-home order, local organizations are turning to virtual events to keep the community connected.
Downtown bike shop Velo is among many organizations...
Independent record label seeks to break stereotypes and empower artists
A music label is changing the culture of the music industry by imparting financial wisdom on their artists and straying away from music about...
Reporting in a pandemic: journalism students face difficulties, adapt to challenges
The coronavirus outbreak has created barriers for reporting the news, but in some cases, it has also forced student journalists to adapt, which can...
Animal shelters reaching capacity during COVID-19 pandemic
Although the stay-at-home order is active in Arizona and people are staying home, the number of animals going into animal shelters is the same...