Heard Museum offers opportunity to discover artifacts’ worth
Uncovering the value of American Indian artifacts is a game of hit or miss. A family heirloom could turn out to be a worthless replica or a garage sale find may be worth its weight in gold.
‘Walking Tour’ aims to connect Downtown students to community
The Downtown student government held a Walking Tour of downtown Phoenix Friday afternoon, with the help of the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors, in USGD’s continued efforts to link the downtown community with ASU.
Sausage maker’s family traditions help build strong downtown network
Schreiner's Fine Sausage began in 1955 using traditional German recipes and continues to stay busier than ever despite the turbulent economy.
Local farmer plants first tree in new community teaching garden
The community joined farmer John Milton, also known as Farmer Woody, at Garfield Garden Park yesterday as he greeted the public at the garden for the first time and planted its first tree.
Ad on Luhrs Building sparks debate between businesses and preservation activists
An advertisement for the Arena Football League’s Arizona Rattlers on the historic Luhrs building is causing a divide between Phoenix businesses and preservation activists.
Bill in Senate would prohibit medical marijuana on school campuses
To ensure schools comply with federal laws, a bill is in the state Senate that would prohibit the use or possession of medical marijuana by legal cardholders on any school grounds, from preschool through college.
Wednesday market serves up Food Truck Mania
The normal Wednesday night food truck event was shaken up this week when seven new food trucks rolled onto the scene. The Phoenix Street Food Coalition put on a larger-scale food-truck event, dubbed Food Truck Mania, by bringing in a slew of new and old trucks to sell their food. A total of 14 food trucks were in attendance.
Archaeologists discuss the Phoenix of the past
Local archaeologists revealed a vibrant and culturally diverse 19th century Phoenix Wednesday at the Arizona Science Center. “History Underground: Territorial Archaeology of Downtown Phoenix” was part of Arizona’s Heritage Awareness Month in March and included four speakers, each an expert in different types of excavation.
Festival brings seasoned blues musicians to downtown Phoenix
The Phoenix Blues Blast, sponsored by the Phoenix Blues Society, will come to downtown Phoenix tomorrow for the first time in the 21 years since the event's inception.
Retraction: Location suggestion for temporary dog park voted down by Hance Park committee
At about 2:55 p.m., the Downtown Devil took down an article published March 7 called “Location suggestion for temporary dog park voted down by Hance Park committee.”