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Metronome: Folk Yeah at Valley Bar let bands challenge traditional folk

The Foster Family Band, The Haymarket Squares and Mariachi de Grand Ave formed the lineup for the "Folk Yeah" show at Valley Bar on Friday, which exceeded expectations.

Roosevelt business district formed but budget plans, other specifics stall in City Council

The Roosevelt Business Improvement District met stiff resistance, when it was brought before the City Council for a final vote on Wednesday.

‘Durant’s Never Closes’ premieres as celebration of Phoenix and local talent

Over 600 people attended the premiere and celebration of locally produced indie film “Durant’s Never Closes” Thursday at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Produced, directed...

Phoenix pastor ties Arizona MLK Day history to current race issues

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established in Arizona due to a united front from African-Americans, but many national issues today still tie to...

Cronkite School hosts first ‘Innovation Day’ for journalism technology

The tech-focused event included everything from virtual reality experiences to devices that can manipulate emotions.

City Council puts hold on drone ordinance vote until April

The Phoenix City Council voted on Wednesday to table a vote for a drone ordinance until April in its second vote on the matter.

Warehouse District light rail spur to appear before City Council

A proposal for the long-awaited South Central light rail extension will soon reach City Council after a subcommittee recommended $1.5 million toward its construction.

USGD Fall Semester in review: The progress and shortfalls of 5 priorities

Downtown Devil Education Editor Caleb Manning takes a look at the progress made by ASU's Undergraduate Student Government Downtown during the Fall Semester.

Small Goal Soccer brings soccer to downtown rooftops

Downtown Phoenix's newest soccer league may also be its most unique. Soccer bombing, a concept coined by Small Goal Soccer, brings the game to rooftops.

Transportation Departments may receive injection of money

The Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee advanced a motion that would reallocate $26.7 million to the Transportation Departments on January 12.