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Downtown Angels: Brave Beanies is looming, chilling and growing

Zia Tyree and Elizabeth Yee are founding members of Brave Beanies at ASU. The club looms hats to send to children around the globe who are fighting cancer.

Downtown experts address community concerns on spread of Zika virus

Michael Brady, M.D., OB/GYN at St. Joseph’s Hospital spoke Wednesday about the Zika Virus, the mosquitos causing it and its effect on pregnant women.

List: Opportunities for free and affordable yoga abound

Have you been unsuccessfully searching for an affordable exercise option? Check out these downtown options for free or affordable yoga in your neighborhood.

Downtown Angels: Chana Goldstein mentors young women using Judaism, feminism and chocolate

Chana Goldstein mentors girls on subjects such as time management and boys, and works with Jewish students through Jewish Arizonans on Campus.

Experts discuss future of Medicare in an aging America

The discussion, hosted by Zocalo Public Square and the Health Futures Council, touched on how hospital, physician and pharmaceutical costs affect the program's viability.

Historic building protections continue to delay Hilton restaurant openings

Unexpected construction issues and limitations imposed by historic building protections have delayed the opening of both restaurants in the new Hilton.

UA talk highlights need for inclusion for LGBT community

The University of Arizona College of Medicine held a presentation about inclusion and diversity in both medicine and education.

National Geographic photojournalist shares experience as a world traveler

Chris Rainier, a photographer and National Geographic Society Fellow, told stories of his many travels as a photojournalist at a Must See Mondays event.

METROnome: Indie 500 cruises through 500 songs in less than 48 hours

The Trunk Space brought a solid third-annual Indie 500 to celebrate its 12th birthday, featuring AJJ, Playboy Manbaby and more than 98 other artists. This was the final two-day celebration for the Grand Avenue location, which will be closing in May.

Adults race for a small-sized victory at the third annual Pinewood Classic

More than 50 handmade miniature cars zoomed down a wooden track at Short Leash Hot Dogs' third annual Pinewood Classic on Saturday.