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Tammie Coe Cakes offers new cookie delivery service

Monday marked a new development at Tammie Coe Cakes – the delivery of freshly baked cookies directly to customers in their homes or businesses anywhere in Phoenix with a strong focus on the downtown area.

Student government presidents plan to create mentorship program for disabled students

The Downtown and Polytechnic student government presidents are working together to create a mentorship program for students with speech and hearing disabilities. Polytechnic President Jeff...

Art exhibit showcases repurposed, functional tote bags

An exhibit displaying recycled materials repurposed into functional tote bags is the latest in a series focusing on unique and functional art at downtown Phoenix's MADE Art Boutique.

McClelland Irish Library opens, will serve as community center

The McClelland Irish Library, which opens to the public Tuesday, is modeled after a castle and will house 5,000 books, Irish movies, music, photographs, an archive, a rare book room full of ancient literature and a genealogy research center.

Campus groups host discussion featuring Lattie Coor and senatorial candidates

Downtown Decides 2012 introduced students and community members to local candidates through a non-partisan discussion with former ASU president Lattie Coor and Senator candidates Augustine Bartning and Katie Hobbs.

Phoenix Convention Center hosts block party, celebrates 40 years

The Phoenix Convention Center celebrated its 40th anniversary Friday with a downtown block party.

Slide show: Chile Pepper Festival heats up downtown

The first annual Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival was held Saturday in downtown Phoenix, including live music, chile roasting and participation from about 15 local restaurants.

City decides to delay decision on Circle K use permit

Following a public hearing Thursday at Phoenix City Hall, the decision to grant a liquor license to a proposed Circle K at the southeast corner of Seventh and Roosevelt streets was delayed, with a resolution due within 30 days.

Mayor Stanton: communication, higher education keys to downtown revitalization

Mayor Greg Stanton emphasized communicating with Phoenix residents and investing in higher education in a speech about the revitalization of downtown Phoenix.

Chile Festival to add some extra spice to Roosevelt Row

The first annual Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival hosted by Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation will include live music, on-site chile roasting and dozens of local restaurants and chile experts sharing their love for peppers and everything the unique vegetable can do.