Gubernatorial candidates discuss education, immigration and economy at open forum
Republican, Democratic and independent candidates for Arizona governor took the stage at Central High School Tuesday in a forum discussing some of the most divisive topics facing the state today, including immigration, education and corporate welfare.
Week honoring anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964 culminates in downtown celebration
A week of Phoenix events celebrating the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended on Wednesday night with the Golden Anniversary Celebration at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.
Renovations to historic downtown warehouse to be completed by the end of the calendar...
Though the economic recession stifled their plans, PR firm R&R Partners is back to finish a job they started in 2007: complete a new office space in a building in Phoenix's warehouse district. Working with CCBG Architects, R&R Partners' move is a continuation of the interest in renovating the historic area.
Commemorative mural ceremony marks start of Civil Rights Act 50th anniversary events
Phoenix's celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 kicked off Friday with the unveiling of a mural at downtown's Burton Barr Central Library. The event recognized the artist and the historical figures and events featured in the mural.
U.S. vs. Belgium: Five places in downtown Phoenix to watch the big World Cup...
Downtown Devil offers five downtown Phoenix venues to watch the U.S. take on Belgium in the World Cup.
Washington Fellowship summer program at ASU brings young African leaders downtown
ASU was chosen as one of 20 schools to host 25 young African leaders for their inaugural Washington Fellowship exchange program. The fellows will study matters regarding civic leadership in their six-week stay at ASU.
With opening delayed by weeks, CityScape surfing machine becomes public ‘eyesore’
The CityScape flowrider wave machine, "Surfing on Central," was expected to open June 1, but more than three weeks later it remains unopened and has become what some say is a "distraction" from nearby businesses.
Bioscience High School delays search of new principal after review of three candidates
Quintin Boyce, the current principal of Bioscience High School, is being transferred to Camelback High School for the upcoming school year. Bioscience's new principal was expected to be chosen by July 1, but after a community meeting last week, school district officials decided to reopen the position.
Phoenix Public Market Cafe celebrates first anniversary with community get-together
Phoenix Public Market Cafe's first birthday party brought together community members for an evening of music, conversation and of course, food.
New initiative plans to create downtown Phoenix precinct for police department
Two proposed initiatives from the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association hope to solve understaffing by increasing law enforcement hours and redrawing precinct boundary lines, which would add a new downtown precinct.