Pinewood Classic event at Short Leash ignites nostalgia for contestants
Short Leash Hot Dogs put on a pinewood derby Saturday that pitted contestants against each other with their uniquely designed, hand-crafted cars. The event was created to spark interest in local businesses and encourage participation in other downtown events.
Bicycling advocate, ASL interpreter pedals past epilepsy to speak for others
Haley Ritter, a 37-year-old who has epilepsy, was inspired early on to pursue her passions of American Sign Language and bicycle advocacy. Despite the hardships she endures living with epilepsy, Ritter has become a catalyst in several Phoenix bike programs.
Walter Cronkite School students and faculty receive awards at college council event
On Thursday night, the Walter Cronkite College Council hosted Cronkite Night at the Rooftop, an event that showcased student leaders and organizations at the Walter Cronkite School. The event was held by the rooftop pool at the Sun Devil Fitness Complex.
Downtown parking meters lack in availability
Some struggle to find parking in downtown Phoenix, partly because of the times the Street Transportation Department puts bags over parking meters to block them off for events or construction.
Rising Youth Theatre works with youth to highlight struggles of underprivileged children
The Rising Youth Theatre meets in a room at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, and the group writes and produces a show in four to six weeks. The upcoming show is "Light Rail Plays," to be performed June 6-8.
Tips to get you through finals
Finals start in less than two weeks, from May 5-10. Never fear -- the Downtown Devil has some handy tips and tricks to study well and keep yourself sane.
City budget proposal threatens to close Verde Park recreation center
As a consequence of the City of Phoenix's efforts to balance its budget, several recreational and community hubs are on the chopping block. One such place is the recreational center in Verde Park, which offers services to underprivileged youth in the Garfield neighborhood.
Mobile art program provides art education in underserved parts of Phoenix
Art4All, a program presented in collaboration with Valley Leadership and Phoenix Center for the Arts, provides art education to students in districts with small arts budgets. The program recently received a large van that was donated by Valley Metro and is used to take the classes around the city.
Specialty journalism is a better philosophy for the future, editor tells students
The old philosophy of journalism may be to know a little about many things, but author, columnist and editor Jeff Selingo told students at the last Must See Monday of the year to know a lot about just one.
Barrett, the Honors College joins downtown arts community with student exhibit
Barrett, the Honors College revived their first ever student art show at the 909 Cooperative for April's Third Friday after it's successful debut on First Friday. The show displayed student art work from three of ASU's campuses and had several interactive stations for guests.