District 4 candidates, both next generation politicians, differ on issues of taxes
The residents of Phoenix City Council District 4 will vote for their next representative Nov. 5. The election pits Justin Johnson, son of former Phoenix mayor Paul Johnson, against Laura Pastor, daughter of Rep. Ed Pastor. Johnson and Pastor are vying to succeed incumbent Tom Simplot, who has served as a council member since 2003.
Lawn Gnome “Grrl Fest” variety show raises funds for Phoenix feminist magazines
Lawn Gnome Publishing's "Grrl Fest" celebration served to both raise awareness about violence against women and raise funds for local feminist magazines Tilt Magazine and Hard Candy with performances of music, poetry and more.
City Council to vote on artistic shade ‘trees’ on Roosevelt Row
Shade structures could provide passersby relief from the heat along Roosevelt Street in downtown Phoenix by the beginning of 2015.
USGD works to expand student-community connections, discusses potential law library
USGD discussed community outreach initiatives and unanimously approved $5,850.62 in funding to clubs at Friday's Senate meeting.
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Arizona’s public universities team up to form health, wellness clinic for Phoenix homeless
ASU, NAU and U of A are all teaming up to create a student-led health and wellness clinic for the homeless called the Student Health Outreach for Wellness on the Human Services Campus. It is scheduled to open in the spring of 2014.
The Nash jazz club celebrates anniversary with variety of October music events
Jazz club The Nash, located on Roosevelt Row, is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month with events that encompass the spirit of jazz that has emanated from its walls since its opening.
Custom high-end denim store to weave its way into CityScape
A high-end denim shop is opening its doors Sunday in CityScape, with the hopes of bringing a “Johnny Depp meets GQ” style to the Phoenix business scene.
‘Maker space’ at Burton Barr Library provides hands-on learning opportunities
Children and parents tinker with snap circuits and other circuit boards for fun or to complete projects as part of Hacker Haven Tuesday nights at Burton Barr Central Library.
Ghost bus-ters: Haunted Phoenix bus tour attracts paranormal enthusiasts
Downtown Phoenix has a history — its buildings tell a story. Ghosts are part of that story, as local self-described “hip historian” Marshall Shore would say. An entrepreneur in spirit, Shore will be leading his second annual Haunted Phoenix bus tour exploring the city’s ghostly past starting Oct. 12.
Circle K reignites push for 16-pump station, drawing ire from some community members
Circle K will move forward with its development of its new 16-pump location on the southeast corner of Seventh and Roosevelt streets. Community reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with most concerns centering around their poor relationship with Circle K in the past and the new location's impending liqueur license.