Phoenix Family Advocacy Team aids individuals impacted by police-related incidents
With Arizona police shootings set to outpace previous incidents from 2019 and 2020, the Phoenix Police Department moved five civilian positions to the city’s...
Downtown Digest: Jazz, queer film and meditation
Hello downtown Phoenix! It’s Michelle, your guide to everything happening in the area. Well, maybe not everything. But I certainly do try.
As you’re trying...
Coalition of parents, teachers want to overturn the ban of mask mandates in schools
A coalition of Arizona residents, teachers, parents, and non-profit organizations is fighting against the ban on mask mandates in Arizona’s public schools.
A complaint for...
A day of service for those who served: Volunteers pack meals on 9/11 Day
Nationwide observances to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks took place across the country this past weekend. While most observances focused...
Phoenix hosts virtual 9/11 memorial
The City of Phoenix took a new virtual approach to its 9/11 memorial ceremony this year with a pre-recorded program that premiered on Facebook...
Phoenix appoints new city manager
The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Jeff Barton as the next city manager and is Phoenix's first Black city manager.
Raised in Pennsylvania,...
Meet some of the vendors at First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, numerous vendors from across the valley congregate to participate in First Friday located along the Roosevelt Row...
Footprint Center, not just a new name
America West Arena, U.S. Airways Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, PHX Arena, and Phoenix Suns Arena. The sports venue on Jefferson Street has had...
Downtown Digest: Trivia, historical newspapers and luchadors
Hello, Downtown Devil readers! Happy Labor Day. We’re back from our months-long hiatus.
My name is Michelle Ailport, and I am the arts and entertainment...
COVID-19 protocols in downtown Phoenix schools
During the 2021-2022 academic year, it is important to understand the COVID-19 prevention guidelines of schools across the Valley.
According to the Center for...