Sen. Frank Smith III elected Downtown student government president
University College Sen. Frank Smith III was elected USGD president, receiving 54.3 percent of the total votes cast.
FitPHX brings ‘health days’ to Civic Space Park
In a push to make fitness a top priority among downtown residents, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is branching out its citywide FitPHX initiative with fitness-related events at Civic Space Park on the first Saturday of each month.
First Friday guide: Nao Matsunaga, decorated stilettos, experimental film and Cloud 9
This First Friday features an experimental film series, Nao Matsunaga, decorated stilettos and more.
Business consultant and arts enthusiast seeks to link arts and small businesses downtown
Whether through business consulting, greeting-card design or promoting art downtown, Mike Oleskow has resolved to improve the Phoenix art scene.
Sixth annual Expresiones dance festival aspires to widen audience in outdoor setting
Dancers will perform under the lights of Roosevelt Row Saturday on the A.R.T.S. Market lot for the sixth annual Expresiones Seis dance festival.
Short Leash Hot Dogs to open first permanent location at Roosevelt and First streets...
Short Leash Hot Dogs may expand to a brick-and-mortar location on Roosevelt Street by early June, according to owners Brad and Kat Moore. The couple hopes to correspond the new location's opening with the food truck's third anniversary on June 5.
Roosevelt Point apartments look to attract students, young professionals
Nestled in the heart of the Phoenix arts district at Roosevelt and Third Street are two new residential apartment towers that are nearing completion. But the leasing agents for the Roosevelt Point apartments, available for move-in starting August 1, would not comment on how many of the units had been rented out.
Final USGD debate covers key issues for downtown student body before elections
USGD presidential candidates Travis Arbon and Frank Smith III met Tuesday night for a final debate before elections discussing key issues like student fees, awareness of USGD and serving students on and off campus.
ASU alumna establishes EMMA Magazine to encourage at-home crafts, fashion for women
Phoenix-based EMMA Magazine offers young women something they had previously been missing - a chance to explore the world of domestics, crafting and fashion in a non-threatening, creative and modern way.
Arizona Opera opens new location in central Phoenix near Phoenix Art Museum
After a year and a half of construction, the Arizona Opera opened a new 28,000 square-foot Opera Center in central Phoenix.