Neighborhood Stakeholder Summit aims to bring community closer
A variety of Phoenix community leaders and Mayor Greg Stanton gathered at the A.E. England building Saturday to discuss ways to bring members of the community together and increase civic participation.
Arizona Matsuri Festival celebrates Japanese culture
The 31st Arizona Matsuri Festival, a celebration of Japanese culture, was held Saturday and Sunday at Heritage and Science Park on Van Buren and Sixth streets. The event featured over 60 vendors, crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, food and performances highlighting Japanese heritage.
Community members meet to discuss sustainability
ASU and the City of Phoenix hosted Sustival, the final event in the 2015 Sustainability Solutions Festival, at Civic Space Park on Saturday. The event highlighted topics like water preservation, composting and growing food locally as ways to make the Valley more sustainable.
Ladies First! exhibition highlights art of local women
The second Ladies First! art exhibition at Jobot Friday commemorated the music, art and performances of over 30 women in the community.
USG lobbies for bill that would let intoxicated minors seek help without legal consequences
The Undergraduate Student Government at Arizona State University lobbied for SB 1190 at the Capitol Thursday. The medical amnesty bill would allow intoxicated minors to seek help from first responders without legal consequences.
Devil’s Advocate: Nothing brings community together like high alcohol content
To this week's Devil's Advocate author, attending the Strong Beer Festival and seeing the crowds of people and community enjoying the wide variety of locally brewed beers was eyeopening and is symbolic of something truly extraordinary.
Devilishly Healthy: April showers just bring super bad allergies this year
With the unusual weather patterns this year and Spring arriving so quickly, many people are finding their allergies acting up more than usual. Health columnist Wafa Shaid reccomends Staying hydrated, taking multivitamins and getting daily exercise to keep immune systems strong.
New coffeehouse to open in Monroe tower, caters toward people on the move
Japanese coffee shop Mornin’ Moonshine, a new addition to DJ Fernandes' other local restaurants, will cater toward the fast-paced atmosphere of downtown Phoenix.
GreenHAUS building to be demolished despite community efforts
Despite efforts from the community to save the iconic GreenHAUS building, it will be demolished to make room for a new apartment development.
Fady Joudah poetry reading emphasizes humanity, displacement
Doctor, translator and award-winning poet Fady Joudah read his poetry and shared stories about his global experiences in medicine and the humanities Wednesday night at the Phoenix Art Museum. The event was put on by the University of Arizona's Poetry Center.