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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.

Curtain Critic: ‘A Christmas Carol: The Musical’ is a holiday treat

Rating (out of four stars): ★★★ Aside from, you know, the birth of Jesus, no story is more closely associated with the Christmas season than...

We want to hear from you: Downtown Devil seeks community submissions about Jobot

Jobot Coffee and Dining announced it will be closing its location later this month. Downtown Devil wants to hear from you, our readers, about what Jobot meant to you and to downtown Phoenix.

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...

Metronome: Folk-rock standout Dawes brings their new album to Crescent

Whether it’s an unfortunate fact or another great Dawes album, “We’re All Gonna Die,” is something everyone needs to hear. On Jan. 11, Dawes...

ASU professor appointed as the city of Phoenix’s first Poet Laureate

Mayor Greg Stanton and Councilwoman Laura Pastor announced Wednesday that Rosemarie Dombrowski would be the city of Phoenix’s first Poet Laureate.

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.