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Thousands join in MLK Day march through downtown Phoenix

https://vimeo.com/199773863 The 2017 Martin Luther King March, which took place near downtown Phoenix, attracted thousands of participants from all across the Valley. The approximately 2-mile route...

Thousands attend PBS launch event for 24-hour children’s network

Arizona PBS kicked off its first 24-hour children’s network on Monday with a launch festival in the Walter Cronkite School that was attended by...

Native American advocacy group hosts panel on aftermath of Standing Rock protests

Phoenix Native American organizations like Whisper n Thunder are pushing for a continued recognition of the efforts to protect Standing Rock. For indigenous communities...

Jobot holds grand reopening during First Friday

Jobot Coffee & Diner will hold its grand reopening tonight at its new location on Third and Roosevelt streets, formerly Oliver's Sophisticated Bean. Jobot closed...

“A thousand loving memories:” Readers reflect on Jobot’s legacy

Last week, we asked readers to send in written submissions of their memories at Jobot and their views on its impact in the community. These are some of their thoughts.

Phoenix Trolley Museum finds new home on Grand Avenue

After several public meetings and months of location scouting, the Phoenix Trolley museum finally has a new location on Grand Avenue. The museum's board...

DIY ‘country club’ brings golf to downtown vacant lot

A whiffle ball plops down in the dirt of a vacant lot at Pierce and Fourth streets. Cheers, laughter and jokes erupt. A round of...

Navigating ignorance, resources and the streets of downtown with visual impairments

Downtown Phoenix has infrastructure in place to assist people with visual impairments, but some say audio assistance is needed as well.

Community members raise more than $13,000 for vandalized Middle Eastern Bakery

Community members rallied to raise more than $13,000 in funds for the bakery, exceeding the original $1,500 goal.

Video: Hundreds gather for 13th annual Honor Your Mother celebration

Video by Nicole Neri Hundreds filled Monroe Street in a colorful, lively procession for the annual Honor Your Mother celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe,...