Community event brings 800 volunteers to Roosevelt Row
An army of more than 800 volunteers in blue shirts flooded Roosevelt Row Wednesday morning. Their mission: to revitalize and beautify the Roosevelt Row area in three hours.
Despite vacancies, Arizona Center tenants withstand effects of economic downturn
The Arizona Center has seen been busier years, but the property management company that operates it is optimistic about the mixed-use development’s future.
The Alchemy Heart wins Phoenix battle of the bands at Hard Rock Cafe, advances...
Phoenix-based five-piece the Alchemy Heart won Hard Rock Cafe's battle of the bands competition Tuesday.
Gold’s Gym offers free outdoor Zumba classes
Ricky Martin and various Latin musicians’ songs now fill downtown Phoenix with the recent addition of free Thursday Zumba classes. Gold’s Gym in CityScape will offer outside Zumba classes starting at 5:30 p.m. through April 5.
Aquatic veterinarian shares knowledge of koi fish at Japanese Friendship Garden
Dr. Nick Saint-Erne spoke about the history of koi fish and the variation of their colors at the Japanese Friendship Garden Sunday afternoon near Third Avenue and Latham Street.
Poynter faculty member discusses impact of mobile journalism at Must See Monday
Phones, tablets and mobile browsing are shaping the way that journalism is produced and disseminated, a representative from the Poynter Institute said during this semester’s eighth Must See Monday event.
Combined salon and boutique draws success from downtown pedestrians
Mercantile offers both vintage clothing that doesn’t break the bank and an intimate hair salon to downtown Phoenix shoppers. The nontraditional environment has a variety of clothing styles plus discounts for those looking to trade items.
Candidates announced in election for next year’s student government
The Downtown student government announced Monday who will be running for office this semester, with President Joseph Grossman and nonprofit leadership and management sophomore Erika Green headlining the two executive tickets.
Valley Metro bus drivers on strike; no timeline for duration
More than 600 Phoenix bus drivers went on strike early Saturday morning resulting in reduced bus service and displacing public transit passengers after transit services were unable to settle collapsed labor talks.
Downtown ASU policy limits use of university buildings to only ASU-affiliated individuals
A new ASU policy beginning Monday will limit access to university buildings, restricting non-ASU-affiliated members of the community from using public spaces like the Downtown campus library.