Public’s opinion sought on converting shipping containers into commercial spaces
Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation has made its New Year’s resolution – place six businesses into 40 feet by 8 feet by 8 feet repurposed shipping containers along Roosevelt Street by April 2013.
New York Times Phoenix bureau chief discusses her career as a Latina immigrant
The New York Times’ Phoenix Bureau Chief Fernanda Santos discussed her journey as an immigrant through American journalism in her Must-See Monday presentation, speaking on life as "an American dream."
Passing the torch: Evangelical church buys Historic First Presbyterian Church building
The congregation formerly occupying the Historic First Presbyterian Church now has an uncertain future after the acquisition of the church by Mesa-based City of Grace. Many of the former occupants' members now live in the suburbs.
Community members attend workshops, brainstorm future goals for Roosevelt Street
Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation held a series of community discussions about how it should use $150,000 of grant money between 19th Avenue and 16 Street along Roosevelt Street.
National health conference promotes exercise, healthy lifestyle for medical benefits
ASU and the American College of Sports Medicine hosted a national conference Saturday discussing the importance of physical activity and healthy lifestyles for patients with long-term illnesses.
Marching-band members attempt to find rhythm in commuting
For many members of ASU's marching band who live downtown, the commute to Tempe via light rail can be a chore. These students can spend up to six hours a week commuting to Tempe and back for marching-band activities.
Marketing director promotes downtown community through event planning
RJ Price, senior director of marketing at the Downtown Phoenix Partnership, oversees a team that works on online support, event management and the promotion of the city's core. Price has been involved with local businesses and community events including the development of CityScape and the growing participation in the Zombie Walk.
Business, gallery owners buy vacant lots to ‘activate the spaces’
Downtown Phoenix business and gallery owners Kimber Lanning, Greg Esser and Cindy Dach bought two vacant lots on the south side of Roosevelt Street between Fourth and Fifth streets. The trio is celebrating with a free concert at the space Friday.
Three local high schoolers to be featured on PBS’ ‘SciGirls’
Three sophomore girls from Phoenix Bioscience High School were filmed for an episode of PBS' "SciGirls, a show designed to spark young girls’ interest in math and science. The show, titled "Bee Haven," will air on PBS on Nov. 30.
Proposal seeks to move Sun Devil Stadium student section
A proposal submitted recently by Downtown student government president Joseph Grossman would change the location of the student section at Sun Devil Stadium. The goal of the suggested move is to accommodate students on the lower bowl of the stadium.