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Healthcare company partners with ASU, offers low-cost testing to downtown residents

Theranos, a healthcare-testing company, is partnering with ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation to offer low-cost medical tests to downtown Phoenix residents.

ASU plan could place LED sign facing Taylor Place dormitories, prompting concerns

An LED sign on the upcoming law-school building, part of a larger ASU signage plan, has prompted concerns that it could negatively impact students living in the downtown residence halls.

Local businesses aim for equality through networking at fifth annual forum

Local business and community leaders met for the Multicultural Networking and Recruiting Forum, with the goal of expanding employment opportunities for LGBT and minority workers.

Costly government human resources building faces uncertain fate

A city manager's office report indicates Phoenix could save hundreds of thousands of dollars by moving human resources employees to a different building.

Ben’s Bells nonprofit art studio and charity to ring in its entry downtown

Ben's Bells, a new studio coming to Roosevelt Row, hopes to spread a message of kindness throughout the downtown community with bell-making.

New ‘Lean Team’ could help improve city processes and efficiency

City council members discussed the creation of a "Lean Team," which would work to find ways to increase government efficiency.

Affordable housing priority projects clear subcommittee, heads to City Council

The Neighborhoods, Housing and Development subcommittee approves changes to give affordable housing projects priority funding. The changes will go to City Council for approval.

A Tailored Place: Antique Sugar sees success since move to new downtown location

Antique Sugar is finally here -- cowboy boots, sequins, pug and all. Check out what our columnist thought of the latest vintage addition downtown.

Hispanic Heritage Month brings food and tradition to Civic Space Park

"La Fiesta," organized by ASU's Programming and Activities Board, featured danced performances, such as the flamenco and Samba.

Food donation drive comes downtown in hopes of feeding Arizonans in need

St. Mary's Food Bank is taking over a stretch of Central Avenue on Thursday in an attempt to feed 300,000 Arizonans in need. The organization is partnering with CityScape as part of Hunger Action month.