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‘World’s Biggest Eye Contact Experiment’ seeks to create connections among Phoenix residents

Phoenix is among 140 cities worldwide that participated in "The World's Biggest Eye Contact Experiment," after locals gathered at Civic Space Park Thursday in the name of creating human connections.

Key figure in Watergate scandal shares his story at Cronkite School lecture

John W. Dean visited the Cronkite School Thursday night to discuss the impacts of the Watergate scandal on not only journalism but also on the country.

Report: While ASU inter-campus shuttle use low on weekends, Sun Devil Express use high

A new report by ASU's parking and transit services department revealed the school's weekend inter-campus shuttle service sees one to three riders per hour.

Video: Ana Teresa Fernández erases the border

Arizona State University’s Performance in the Borderlands is hosting artist and activist Ana Teresa Fernandez in Arizona from Oct. 5 to Oct. 16. After speaking at the Phoenix Art Museum, Fernandez headed south and painted the border fence.

‘Love, peace and taco grease’: Paz Cantina sees success where other businesses have failed

Before Paz Cantina opened in 2014, the businesses in its location on Third and Roosevelt streets never stayed open for long. So, why Paz?

Skyscraper ads to return to Phoenix buildings for College Football Playoff in January

For downtown Phoenix, College Football Playoff will mean that skyscraper ads -- and possibly the giant football from Super Bowl Central -- will be returning to the city.

Is downtown Phoenix any closer to getting a grocery store near its core?

Community leaders weigh in on the likelihood of a grocery store opening downtown with the number of new housing developments.

Phoenix bus union strike looms as service provider’s final offer is put to vote

Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1433 are prepared to go on strike if a deal is not made with a service provider that operates 34 Valley bus routes. Union members will vote on the "best and final offer" Thursday.

Councilman pushes back against conflict-of-interest allegations

Councilman Michael Nowakowski told reporters he acted appropriately in approving a proposal by the Cesar Chavez Foundation to develop land downtown despite claims that he failed to disclose a bias in favor of the bid-winning developer.

Phoenix Art Museum exhibit brings Ai Weiwei’s politically charged art from China

The exhibit features 12 gold-plated sculptures of the Chinese zodiac symbols as well as the Phoenix Art Museum's own additions of bronze sculptures, a projection of the artist's twitter feed and a portrait of Ai Weiwei made out of legos.