Momma’s Organic Market takes up residence in Arizona Center
Momma's Organic Market, which opened this month in the Arizona Center, offers an alternative for those who want pesticide-free produce from local farmers.
Phoenix Theatre begins construction of new auditorium, needs additional funding
Once completed, the new venue will allow the theater to feature two simultaneous shows, giving viewers more options and opening more opportunities for local talent, said associate artistic director and actor Robbie Harper.
Arizona mayors launch roundtable to increase involvement in education
Mayors from cities all around Arizona met Wednesday in downtown Phoenix to launch the Arizona Mayors Education Roundtable in order to become more involved in education.
Downtown consignment store brings owner’s dream to life
Ultimate Consignment acts as a neutral third party between the buyer and seller. The seller leaves the item at the store where buyers are able to choose freely amongst the stock of goods.
ASU on-campus smoking ban to take effect in August 2013
Students will have to make their way off campus to light up when a smoking ban the University Senate passed last month takes effect fall semester of 2013.
Local ice cream shop parts ways with Fair Trade Cafe
Two local businesses — The Sweetness ice cream shop and the Fair Trade Cafe — have parted ways after 11 months of partnering after The Sweetness owner could not meet the financial terms of his lease.
Downtown resident streams live videos of Phoenix from unmanned aerial vehicle
The contraption flying above the streets of downtown Phoenix is an unmanned aerial vehicle, reminiscent of a large insect: four legs with propellers on the ends protrude from the oblong body, and controlled by an iPhone owned by Dave Brookhouser.
Joint bank, university cashiering office to open on downtown campus in November
Construction outside the University Center is part of a renovation to create a joint MidFirst Bank and ASU cashiering office set to open in November.
Phoenix groups look to unify under one organization, receive mixed reviews
The Downtown Phoenix Partnership and Phoenix Community Alliance are combining to create Downtown Phoenix, Inc., but other, smaller groups are worried about being left out of the new umbrella organization.
Health Sciences Education Building opens on Phoenix Biomedical Campus
The Health Sciences Education Building had its grand opening Friday morning on the Phoenix Biomedical campus, a joint venture between the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University and cost $135 million to build.