Foreign correspondent discusses relationships, experiences with Taliban, arms dealers
The New Yorker reporter Nicholas Schmidle gave journalism students a glimpse at what it is like to report on high-profile criminals such as the Taliban and arms dealers during the Must See Mondays lecture series at the Walter Cronkite School.
Community members still hesitant of Circle K developments, will meet Tuesday for discussion
After almost a year, Circle K is continuing its push for development of a news store and gas station on the southeast corner of Seventh and Roosevelt streets and renewing its liquor license and use permit applications. Some community members claim the company has not effectively communicated with them, so they are hesitant to support the construction.
Grand Avenue festival celebrates goals met
The Fifth Annual Grand Avenue Festival celebrated improvements the street has made, including the addition of on-street parking, bike lanes and planters, while looking forward to the potential it has to grow.
Women’s arts council holds annual bag auction to raise funds for Phoenix Art Museum
Women filled the Phoenix Art Museum in late September to bid on bags for the Women’s Metropolitan Arts Council's fundraiser “It’s In The Bag.” Attendees could bid on bags filled with spa packages or designer bags, such as the prize of the evening, a Gucci bag.
Gay rights Rainbows Festival centers on marriage equality, attracts religious groups
The local LGBT community and allies gathered at the Heritage Science Park Saturday and Sunday for the annual Rainbows Festival. The event had around 150 booths featuring LGBT-friendly organizations, companies and churches.
Untrashed Recycled Rubbish Fashion show to exhibit chic creations made from trash
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure -- or for dozens of local artists, a fashion show. The sixth annual Untrashed Recycled Rubbish Fashion Show gives artists and community members the chance to show off the outfits they created from trash and recycled materials over the past weeks.
Grand Avenue Festival holds promise of rejuvenation for arts district
The Grand Avenue Festival, the annual culture, arts and music showcase happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. could mark the beginning of a new era for the district. Five years ago, the first festival was celebrated in what seemed like a promising time for the businesses of the area.
Professor receives $1.25 million grant to study nutrition, physical activity in college students
Meg Bruening received federal funding from the National Institute of Health to uncover the impact of friendships and relationships on the heath of college freshmen. She hopes the study, which is set to begin next year and will last five years, will be able to predict future patterns in student body-wide health.
City Council candidate profiles: District 8
Pastor Warren Stewart and Kate Gallego are competing to become the next representative for Phoenix City Council District 8. District 8 residents will vote in a runoff election Nov. 5.
ASU law school to move to downtown Phoenix in time of lowest law graduate...
ASU officials presented the latest plans for the university’s new law school building, called the Arizona Center for Law and Society, on the Downtown Phoenix campus at several community and city meetings over the past week. The opening of the new building is planned for 2016.