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Reality producer and Cronkite School alumnus shares secrets to success in television

Rob Hammersley, a 1990 graduate of the Walter Cronkite School and current reality producer for Discovery Studios, shared some industry wisdom with a crowd...

Downtown’s ‘food desert’ classification creates difficulties for residents shopping for groceries

Downtown Phoenix is severely lacking in grocery stores, and new apartment complexes will only increase a need for them. Why more stores like Bodega 420 could mark an end to this "food desert".

Side-by-side: A breakdown of each USGD presidential candidate’s platform

Editor's note: The following information are direct quotes or paraphrases from each USGD presidential candidate about their respective platform. Frank Smith III Current position: University...

Candidate profile: Frank Smith

Sen. Frank Smith is running for USGD president alongside freshmen Marcus Dudas and Melber Macainan. Smith said he's wanted to be president since he first joined student government.

Candidate profile: Travis Arbon

Sen. Travis Arbon is running for the USGD president position as current President Joe Grossman graduates this semester with freshmen Emily Antuna and Matthew Saria as his running mates.

Nonprofit organization receives grant to connect Phoenix businesses and the arts

Local nonprofit organization Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts received a $50,000 grant in late February to help bolster the bond between Phoenix businesses and the arts through a community outreach program.

Third Friday guide: FAUST 2013, a dynamic duo of mixed media and Salon des...

This week's Third Friday guide features a recreation of a classic play in modern mixed media, a dynamic duo teaming up for the first time since their Scottsdale-based gallery closed, a lecture on installation art, an exhibition on the human experience and a fundraiser that goes to local students in art programs.

ASU’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy receives $3.5 million federal grant

ASU’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy, which partners with UCLA, has received a $3.5 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Panel of ‘thought leaders’ discusses issues, future of Phoenix arts community

People invested in the future of arts and entertainment gathered to listen to community panelists and a nationally known speaker at Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust’s “Thought Leader in Residence” at Phoenix Center for the Arts Wednesday.

Roosevelt Street tattoo shop’s expansion will allow more room for artist creativity

Golden Rule Tattoo is expanding its store to allow a more accommodating and spacious atmosphere for the artists. The shop is extending its 400-square-foot space, located near Roosevelt Street and Central Avenue, into the vacant building west of it.