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Urban Design Week panel discusses city’s general plan, creative culture and revitalization

Panel members touched on revitalization and historic preservation, adaptive-reuse projects and artistic contributions.

ASU alumnus appointed director of new Ed Pastor politics center

Alberto Olivas is returning to ASU as the first executive director of the newly created Congressman Ed Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service.

METROnome: Celebration Guns releases new EP as fan base grows

The band will be complementing its high-quality live performances with a satisfying album in which close attention to detail in production pays off.

LGBTQ youth organization works to shut down HIV stigmas

Phoenix LGBTQ activists fight stigmas around HIV that prevent people from getting tested and having honest conversations with their partners.

Knight Foundation director talks investing in the new media age

The director of venture investments at the Knight Foundation talked about the uncertain future of journalism at the Cronkite School.

Welcome Diner to open new location in Tucson this summer

Welcome Diner is in the process of renovating the much larger former Chaffin's Diner space in Tucson to open a second location in summer.

Future USGD vice president found nonfeasant by fellow senate members

The Vice President-elect of Student Services Ernesto Hernandez was found nonfeasant for not carrying out duties he was required to under USGD statutes.

Seed Spot builds network of support for ideas, community

Seed Spot, a nonprofit organization housed within Mod Phoenix, reaches local social entrepreneurs by providing business ventures with a network for entrepreneurial opportunity, access to creative office space, business startup curriculum and mentorship.

Design Week potluck brings community together to discuss development

Development in the arts district was the focus of conversation at the Roosevelt Row Community BBQ and Potluck from Phoenix Urban Design Week.