St. Mary’s Basilica celebrates 100 years, remembers history
Churchgoers of St. Mary's Basilica, Phoenix's oldest Catholic church, celebrated the 100 years since the church's dedication with a ceremony on Wednesday. The mass and ceremony focused on the church's commitment to diversity and its history in Phoenix.
City’s violent crime rate falls for first time in 4 years
Phoenix's violent crime rate fell in 2014 following three consecutive years of increases, according to an update from police that was presented to a city council subcommittee on Wednesday.
ASU’s #NoFilter event encourages discussion of issues in the black community
#NoFilter, an ASU event aimed to encourage dialogue about issues that affect the black community, offered an anonymous platform for participants to voice their opinions at the student center Wednesday.
Plan to expand and revamp public transport fails to clear city council subcommittee
A city council subcommittee and community members did not pass a proposal from the Citizens Committee on the Future of Phoenix Transportation Tuesday afternoon. The plan would have raised sales taxes to upgrade public transportation and infrastructure.
Café Tranquilo replaces Mexican café Gallo Blanco in the Clarendon Hotel and Spa
Mexican restaurant Cafe Tranquilo replaces the Clarendon Hotel's Gallo Blanco. Hotel and cafe staff alike expressed surprise and confusion at the restaurant's abrupt departure.
New community pocket park to open between Taylor Place and Valley Youth Theatre
The lot between Taylor Place and Valley Youth Theatre is being activated with a temporary pocket park called "The Space Between."
Al Jazeera America president speaks about news organization’s methods and growth
Kate O'Brian, Al Jazeera America's president, was the latest speaker in the Walter Cronkite School's Must See Mondays speaker series.
The best Mexican food restaurants in Phoenix
Beloved Mexican restaurant Gallo Blanco closed its doors on Jan. 31. Phoenix, however, has plenty of other options when it comes to getting your Mexican grub on. Check out our list and see what places you've visited.
A Tailored Place: Roosevelt Row boutique makes statement with art, fashion show
VOX Curvy Couture took advantage of the large First Friday crowds to present a double-hitter: an art show by Tanina Jackson of Babe&Butter and a fashion show right down Roosevelt Row.
City subcommittee approves Roosevelt Row Business Improvement District
A plan allowing property owners to pursue services such as cleaning and landscape improvement along Roosevelt Row was approved by a Phoenix City Council subcommittee Wednesday. It could pave the way for increased investment and development in the area.