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Infrastructure improvements highlight city’s water sustainability strategy

Updating old infrastructure is a key part of the city water services department’s strategy for improving water sustainability, according to city officials.

Cronkite School hosts Barlett and Steele Awards for Investigative Business Journalism

The Barlett & Steele Awards for Investigative Journalism highlighted three stories that brought attention to different issues of abuse.

CityScape event challenges locals to have more human interaction

Representatives from Dignity Health highlighted the detrimental effects of spending too much time on our phones through their "human interaction lanes."

Recording studio owner Parish Carter works to make hip-hop artists feel at home

Parish Carter's recording studio 613 Wax Studios has drawn attention from the music world as it expands its clientele and influence in the Phoenix area.

Cronkite alumni, faculty and students share advice at annual Cronkite Day panels

Attendees were able to meet with representatives from student organizations as well as hear from faculty and alumni at Cronkite Day last Friday.

‘Tis The Season: A visual guide to downtown Phoenix’s upcoming fall festivals

The temperatures and leaves are falling — 'tis the season for fall festivals in downtown Phoenix. Here's a map to make the upcoming weekends easy to tackle.

Slide show: Shipping container apartments unveiled to public, opening next month

Containers on Grand, a housing project constructed from repurposed shipping containers, was unveiled Thursday night and will open as soon as December.

Arizona student governments struggle to pinpoint issues for state Board of Regents

Student government groups across the state have a chance to bring a student issue to state level, but selecting one could delay the opportunity until February.

Downtown Angels: ‘Us Girls Can Boogie Too’ event will raise money by inspiring women

Sunday’s event - aimed at inspiring women to fulfill their desires - will feature live art, music, performances, a discussion panel and more.

FOUND:Re Hotel to open on Portland Street along Central in spring 2016

The FOUND:Re Hotel, co-developed by locally-owned Habitat Metro, will replace the shuttered Lexington Hotel and bring an art focus to the hotel marketplace.