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City council to vote on database to catalog parking garages and lots in downtown...

Phoenix City Council will soon vote on a parking database that would catalog the parking garages, spaces and costs in and around the downtown area. The project would hopefully benefit downtown residents who park in the city and attract new companies to the area.

Songbird Coffee and Tea House to relocate to Third Street following landlord issues

After three years in MonOrchid, Songbird Coffee and Tea House will be moving to Third Street next month. The shop and the gallery had a dispute while drawing out a new lease for Songbird.

Locally inspired movie ‘Durant’s Never Closes’ surpasses $100,000 Kickstarter goal

The movie on the famous restaurateur reached its crowdfunding goal and will begin filming in late March with a cast headlined by Tom Sizemore.

LGBTQ research collaborative InQUEERy holds workshop on non-binary views on gender

LGBTQ research collaborative InQUEERy's second meeting of the year focused on educating people on a non-binary view of gender.

Phoenix Biomedical Campus expansion may impact historic Evans Churchill community

Several long-standing buildings in the Evans Churchill community may be displaced by the expansion of the Phoenix Biomedical Campus.

Chinese New Year Festival celebrates 25th anniversary of Phoenix Chinese Week

The event at Margaret T. Hance Park this weekend hosted activities such as crafts for kids and performances ranging from traditional Chinese dance to martial-arts displays.

Giuliani at local symposium: Obama’s policies to blame for inaction on Iran

The United States should be leading a coalition against Islamic terrorism, Giuliani said, and criticized President Barack Obama's foreign policy.

Devil’s Advocate: Share stories, seek change with ‘Vagina Monologues’ this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine's Day, you should go see "The Vagina Monologues." And if you're reading this because you live in or near downtown Phoenix, you should go see the performance of "The Vagina Monologues" at the Pressroom.

Phoenix artists to sell work at MonOrchid to raise money for homeless

Local artists will congregate at MonOrchid gallery Friday to sell their work as part of the AZ Share That You Care event. Part of the proceeds will go toward the I Have a Name Project, which aims to end homelessness in Phoenix.

Devilishly Healthy: A Q&A with a fitness guru

In this week's Devilishly Healthy, columnist Wafa Shahid interviews Solomon Levin-Sanders, a fitness guru and community assistant at Taylor Place. He is is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in exercise and wellness with a minor in nutrition.