Phoenix Rising: Artists can fight back by teaming up
As more and more of Phoenix is subsumed by luxury apartment developments, the artist community risks being pushed out of Roosevelt Row.
Gallo Blanco set to return this summer
After two years, the Mexican cafe is set to return in June. Co-owner Doug Robson has been creating new menu items since the original location closure.
5 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
In downtown Phoenix, like in many places, Cinco de Mayo festivities include eating tacos and drinking cerveza until your stomach hurts.
Phoenix Rising: Students must address systemic flaws in student government
Arizona State University’s presence in downtown Phoenix has an immense impact on the surrounding area for better or for worse. Meanwhile, the voice of...
Downtown Phoenix a ‘little pond’ for graduates to thrive in
With university students across the state donning their cap and gowns next week for spring commencement, many soon to be graduates will soon be...
Protesters march on Fourth Avenue Jail
Puente Human Rights Movement and other local political organizations descended upon the Fourth Avenue Jail late afternoon Monday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“We...
Stanton, council members kick off late-night bus service
Mayor Greg Stanton personally oversaw the beginning of Phoenix’s weekend late-night bus services at Mother Bunch Brewing on Friday.
Stanton announced Phoenix bus services will...
Phoenix Rising: Placemaking requires a compromise between developers and activists
Placemaking is a pretty popular development and planning term to describe the creation of livable spaces, but whose place are we making in downtown...
Release the Fear uses canvas, paint to help troubled youth
In the 20 years since its inception, Release the Fear, a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, has aimed to better the community through...
City Council proposal angers residents concerned about unregistered group homes
The Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee held a discussion on the regulation of group homes and advanced a $250,000 grant for a downtown...