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Downtown businesses have mixed success harnessing popularity of Pokemon Go

Some downtown businesses have used the popularity of Pokemon Go to attract customers, but the heat still proves a deterrent for some with daytime hours.

Rocks, voodoo dolls, antiques and ink: New Roosevelt Row shop showcases the unusual

Krystan and Steve Frahm hope to bring a new appreciation to oddities that are often overlooked, with their new shop and tattoo parlor, Buried Treasures.

Circles developer doubles down on tax break despite city and community opposition

By Brianna Bradley and Kara Carlson The developer behind the controversial 19-story $70 million mixed-use project at the site of the old Circle Records and...

Community members refute Circles developer’s claims of addressing their concerns

Community groups are pushing back against the company behind a plan to develop the Circle Records and Tapes building after the group put out...

UPDATE: Circles developer unveils new plan, ties local art and affordable housing to tax...

The Roosevelt Action Association voted unanimously to reject the potential use of a tax break on the Circles Records and Tapes building project after...

Phoenix realtor uses dance, arts to appeal to homebuyers

Sixteen years ago, a New York City real estate agent followed his passions for design and people to the Valley. Aaron Carter, real estate agent...

Downtown Angels: Garfield-based organization offers unique mentorship program

The Garfield-based organization targets especially at-risk youth.

Q High Learning Center helps LGBT youth graduate from high school

A big biology fan, transgender teenager Avery Bernasconi, 18, is pursuing a dream to cure peanut allergies thanks to One N Ten’s Q High...

Devil’s Advocate: What a semester it has been

Downtown Devil has been at the front of covering some of downtown Phoenix's top stories so far this year. Development, tax incentives, historic preservation, demolition,...

Petition for demolition waiting period faces uncertain legal future

The petition calls for a 30-day waiting period for all demolition permits, but if enacted, may require the city to compensate property owners.