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Valley Metro app lets users track real-time bus, light rail data to better plan...

Valley Metro partnered with Portland-based company GlobeSherpa to release a new app in February known as Ridekick. Ridekick offers a variety of services for bus and light-rail users to ease their transit experience.

Jobot to open bar with distinct menu in backyard of property over the summer

Jobot Coffee and Dining plans to open a permanent bar this summer. The bar will serve locally crafted brews and spirits and operate as a separate entity from the coffee shop.

‘Be My Neighbor Day’ lets kids give back and engage, pays homage to Fred...

The 15th annual Día de Los Niños Festival, put on by Eight, Arizona PBS, upheld the spirit of Fred Rogers from "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" with activities for kids such as putting together care packages.

First Fridays spray paint artist finds his place in the universe through galactic-themed art

Bruce Cormier followed a winding path to making a living through art, but today, he feels he would never do anything else. Cormier can be found live-painting at First Fridays every month.

Businesses to open on Monroe Street this year

A new batch of shops, including an audio store and a vintage clothing boutique, will soon open in the 111 West Monroe building on First Avenue and Monroe Street.

Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center brings diversity, education and resources downtown

The Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center is currently hosting the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibit, “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music.”

Pizza Bracket 2015 Round 3: The Final Countdown

You may have heard a rumor that most exciting matchup this week in Pacquio vs. Mayweather. That is false. It is the Downtown Devil pizza bracket finale, Pomo vs. Cibo, that is the fight of the century.

ASU student uses talent for DJ-ing to spread message of self-love at One Love...

Self love and positivity are just as important as the beats in ASU student and DJ Malcolm Brinkley's music. Brinkley is regularly featured on Blaze Radio 1330 AM and helped organize the One Love Festival at Icehouse earlier in April.

Preservation organizations look to revitalize community through re-purposed buildings

The Arizona Main Street program has joined forces with the Arizona Downtown Alliance in order to take on large revitalization projects.

Scottsdale-based juice shop opens in partnership with downtown’s Cartel

Cartel Coffee Lab has a new roommate: Kaleidoscope Juice, a Scottsdale-based juice bar that moved in three weeks ago. So far the two businesses have shared spaces and customers comfortably.