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New midtown condominiums add to luxury housing trend

Edison Midtown, a luxury housing complex that will soon begin development on Central Avenue and Monterey Way, is among several other apartments being constructed downtown and midtown.

Poynter Institute visual director: ‘Build on the power of frozen moments’

Kenny Irby, who specializes in visual journalism and diversity, talked about photojournalism’s role in the industry, its importance and the adversity it faces in today’s smartphone world.

Phoenix arts and culture office celebrates triumphs, benefits of art on 30th birthday

The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture held the PHX Arts + Culture @ 30 Years celebration Saturday at the Phoenix Convention Center and Herberger Theater to illustrate that the economic and cultural benefits of art are worth the cost.

Bragg’s Factory Diner to close doors after two years, Barrio Cafe will move into...

The vegan diner, which had occupied the Grand Avenue space since 2013, will see its last day of business on Sunday. But foodies won't have to wait long for a replacement.

Roosevelt Row named one of the ‘Great Places in America’ by American Planning Association

The downtown district joins Mill Avenue in Tempe and Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in Prescott as the third designated "Great Place" in Arizona.

Paint Phoenix Purple starts Domestic Violence Awareness Month with purple lighting

Phoenix City Hall and a number of other buildings around downtown will be lit purple during October to help raise awareness for domestic-violence issues.

Good Kid, MAD Greens: Healthy ‘fast-food’ restaurant opens downtown location

MAD Greens, a locale specializing in salads, paninis and wraps, hopes to offer a fast-food alternative with their new spot on Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road.

Phoenix reverend unites communities with Black Lives Matter movement

After being pulled over, handcuffed face-down on the ground, and taken into police custody wrongfully at age 19, Rev. Reginald Walton developed a passion for justice that he now spreads across the state through Black Lives Matter.

Devil’s Advocate: A beautiful exit, or my love affair with the Third Street off-ramp

You know the exit I’m talking about. This ramp shows the world that in the concrete wastelands created by the Valley’s freeways, beauty can be found.

Phoenix residents enjoy Spice It Up food truck after Food Network competition

Chris Paciora told her son she would own a food truck one day while watching The Great Food Truck Race on TV. Several years and a handful of food awards later, she and the Spice It Up food truck landed a spot on that same show.