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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors invests in affordable housing

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a $17 million investment to go toward creating affordable housing. From the investment, $8 million will be given...

Phoenix housing crisis is worst in Arizona

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix is growing significantly, alongside the ever-rising prices to rent or buy a home. A Point-in-Time Unsheltered Street...

Grants could increase youth involvement in the arts

Thousands of dollars funded by a commission grant could emphasize community engagement for youth in Arizona.  Arizona Commission on the Arts released the Youth Arts...

Aliento’s 2K for 2K marathon challenge highlights lack of educational opportunities for DREAMers

Aliento invited people to partake in its two-week marathon challenge “2K for 2K" via social media from April 2 through April 16 to advocate...

Downtown Voices Coalition advocates for historic building preservation

Efforts to keep downtown Phoenix “urban” continue through historic preservation of buildings and advocating for an urban landscape. The Downtown Voices Coalition held its monthly...

Fried Fest returns to Phoenix after COVID hiatus

The smell of freshly made culinary creations filled the park as local bands entertain the people of downtown Phoenix. Fried food enthusiasts attend the 2nd...

Semi-Annual Good Bad Taste Art Show benefits mutual aid group Feed Phoenix

Artists, musicians, mutual aid volunteers and community members gathered on Saturday at First Church UCC for the first-ever “Semi-Annual Good Bad Taste Art Show.” “We...

A look into a few downtown Phoenix’s schools current mask mandates

With the drop in COVID-19 cases and the widespread accessibility to vaccines, COVID-19 disruptions have decreased significantly in the Phoenix metro area. What does...

Cahokia highlights Indigenous women-owned businesses on First Friday

A woman-owned, Indigenous-led Phoenix business provides a safe environment for local artists, designers and entrepreneurs to sell their products and support each other. Located on...

ASU students navigate changing mask mandates, COVID-19 precautions

It seems the longer the COVID-19 pandemic lasts, the more safety restrictions are waived. Masks at Arizona universities are the latest on the list...