USGD tables bill, approves funding requests
USGD members debated over amending Senate bylaws to include a time cap for government officials' event attendance requirements. Two appointments were made and several funding requests for conferences were approved.
Alwun House’s Green Art Park multi-use facility will blend art, food, parking with community
For over three years, residents have been working toward creating a use for the space that’s both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Last month, Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the plans for Green Art Park, a multiple-use project to be built in the empty lot in central Phoenix.
Sustainability advocate balances family with environmental and economic causes
Sustainability advocate Stacey Champion draws her love for the environment from her childhood in Minnesota. Champion is involved in a variety of events and organizations, from public relations firms to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona and Rogue Green to Parking Day Phoenix.
Local First Arizona program offers community members discounts, access to exclusive events
Local First Arizona will launch a new program called Localist this fall that will give community members access to special discounts and exclusive events.
Slide show: City officials, firefighters, police officers gather at Sept. 11 ceremony
Phoenix fire and police departments as well as city officials gathered at Phoenix City Hall for a 12th anniversary memorial service for Sept. 11. The service featured speeches from fire department and political figures as well as ceremonies such as a 21-gun salute and bell-tolling in remembrance of the fallen.
Activists protest US involvement in Syria outside downtown congressman’s office
About 20 activists associated with groups including the Arizona Liberty Revolution and the Progressive Democrats of America gathered in front of Congressman Ed Pastor's office Monday to protest US involvement in Syria.
Final month of monsoon season brings heavy rainfall, cooler temperatures to the Valley
After two days of heavy rainfall and cooler weather around the Valley, more showers are predicted for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Combine Studios, ASU Art Museum residency program houses international artists
Partnering with ASU Art Museum, Combine Studios both houses the artist and their work as a artist residency. Iraqi Bassim al-Shaker is the only current resident.
Phoenix Gallery Coalition aspires to expand
The Phoenix Gallery Coalition, made up of six art galleries, is working to unite galleries with shared goals and practices. The organization, which started earlier this year, is looking to expand its membership.
City to spend $1.5M for bike improvements
Bicyclists will be able to breathe a sigh of fresh air as the city focuses on more bike-friendly streets in collaboration with the new bike-share program starting December.