Phoenix Rising Tour Company lets customers explore downtown by foot, bike or trolley
Phoenix native Jill Johnson said she never thought much of downtown Phoenix until she started working on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus in 2008. But...
Amid funding loss fears, AZ Humanities hosts Miranda v. Arizona discussion
AZ Humanities hosted a discussion on the Miranda v. Arizona case Tuesday in the wake of news that a large portion of their funding could be cut.
Circles developer files demolition permits
Developers have officially filed a partial demolition permit for the Circles Records and Tapes building to make way for a mixed-use residential project.
The...
Phoenix Rising: Push for a parking solution by supporting new zoning ordinance
Parking is one of the most precious resources in an urban setting such as downtown Phoenix, and on Wednesday the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and...
Third Annual PHX Startup Week kicks off in downtown
The best and brightest entrepreneurs in Arizona will gather this week for PHX Startup Week.
The third-annual event is designed to have experienced and emerging...
Ex-Phoenician activists reflect on downtown at ‘Where are They Now?’ panel
Two activists returned to Phoenix Friday to reflect on their time in the city and share their input for the future as a part...
Local First Arizona Forum discusses vacant lot activation
Community members discussed the role that activated vacant lots have played in shaping downtown and how the city can foster more of these projects at...
First ‘Downtown Pedal Around’ will encourage cyclists to explore downtown
Urban cyclists will have a chance to discover different parts of downtown at the first Downtown Pedal Around starting in Civic Space Park this...
City Council shoots down sanctuary city petition
Phoenix city council denied a citizen petition to make Phoenix a sanctuary city in a 7-2 vote on Wednesday.
After the conclusion of the vote,...
Phoenix Rising: What makes a protest work
The sights and sounds of protests have become a common occurrence for downtown Phoenix, but why are some more effective than others?
Effective protests get...