City Council to determine fate of Roosevelt Row business improvement district by December
Services like quicker graffiti removal and event management could come to Roosevelt Row if the City Council votes to establish a business improvement district, with the Council voting on a resolution of intent in November.
Grant for historic buildings on Van Buren recommended for City Council approval
A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve a grant to restore two historic buildings on Van Buren Street and Fourth Avenue. The owners said they aim to finish restoration within two years.
Downtown services district budget could see 8.6 percent bump next year
A subcommittee recommended that City Council approve an 8.6 percent budget increase for the enhanced municipal services district downtown. The proposed growth is spurred by increases in development downtown.
Charlie Rose accepts Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
Charlie Rose discussed the role of journalism in helping people understand the world as he accepted the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism Monday.
Promise Arizona trains young leaders to engage with Latino community
Petra Falcon, who has been fighting for immigrant rights for over 30 years, leads Promise Arizona in an attempt to mobilize the Latino community in Phoenix around the issues that involve them.
College students read to preschoolers at Children’s Museum of Phoenix event
This Thursday, a weekend-long celebration promoting youth literacy starts at the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Events include an author book reading, a book fair and a family ball.
Charlie Rose, recipient of 2015 Cronkite award, tells students to ‘never stop learning’
Charlie Rose, award-winning anchor of “CBS This Morning” with more than 40 years of experience in journalism, will receive the 2015 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism Monday. He spoke to a group of ASU journalism students about his experiences on Sunday afternoon, telling them to be curious and never stop learning.
Sutra Studios opens new location downtown, continues dream of providing for community
Sutra Studios opened their second yoga location Monday on First and Portland streets. Owners Matt and Rebecca Fritz say they want to show Phoenix residents that living healthy lifestyles can be fun.
Rainbows Festival raises money for LGBT center, creates supportive environment
The Rainbows Festival this past weekend raised money for the Phoenix Pride LGBT Center and awareness for equality. The Pride Center hoped to show that the festival didn’t have to be the stereotype of gay pride parades, and that everyone was welcome.
A history of Okilly Dokilly: Phoenix’s half urban legend, half viral Internet sensation
Perspiration hung thick in the Trunk Space on Sept. 5. Tickets were capped at 175, but there were more people than that in the...