Devil’s Advocate: The upsides of public transit
Public transportation often gets a bad rap from those who commute by car everyday. Dianne Barker, an advocate for all things bikes, light rail and bus, respectfully disagrees.
Tour de Coops showcases chicken and quail coops, urban farming across the Valley
The sixth annual Tour de Coops from Valley Permaculture Alliance draws fowl enthusiasts from across the valley, including quail owners Blaine Taylor and Shara Galonsky.
Mini-Medical School 2.0 talk focuses on genome mapping to combat childhood cancer
Medical expert Robert Arceci spoke at the University of Arizona College of Medicine's Mini-Medical School 2.0 event Wednesday about how DNA mapping can help doctors prescribe more specific drugs and treatments.
Focus. Flash. Phoenix: Victory
Republican party supporters gathered Tuesday in the Regency Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Phoenix to celebrate Republicans taking control of the Senate. Ducey came to the stage to cheers.
Journalists from Asia and Australia visit Cronkite School to learn US politics, elections
The Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists brought nine journalists from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia to the Walter Cronkite School this week to teach them about American journalism.
New York Times reporter Dan Barry receives award for work in disability reporting
Dan Barry, a reporter for The New York Times, was presented with the 2014 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability at the Walter Cronkite School on Monday.
Devilishly Healthy: Getting wisdom teeth removed early a healthy and happy decision
About two weeks ago, I got my wisdom teeth removed. Why is this procedure so important for your dental care?
Luxury apartment plans must still undergo final approval by city of Phoenix
Lennar Corp., one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, has yet to submit final approval site plans to the City of Phoenix for the development of a luxury apartment complex at McDowell Road and Central Avenue according to Jason Blakley, Team Leader for the City of Phoenix Planning and Development department.
Cultural activist Mary Stephens uses dialogue to spur revolution in community around her
Mary Stephens, producing director of ASU's Performance in the Borderlands, owned the Phoenix Youth Hostel and Cultural Center for four years, but recently sold it to focus on her culture work.
ThirdSpace on Grand Avenue houses variety of businesses in colorful, historic cottages
Nestled in a lot on the corner of Grand and Eleventh avenues, ThirdSpace is a part of a collection of brightly painted, historic cottages where collaborative small businesses offer local food and drink, shopping and other services.