Arts commission approves future designs for Roosevelt Street improvements
Downtown Phoenix is looking at a concrete facelift with a potential $40,000 contract to bring an award-winning architect to improve the streets through an artistic touch.
Local artists, entrepreneurs use Internet to boost business
Galleries, boutiques and bookstores serve as destinations for locals seeking entertainment or education through classes, poetry slams, wine tastings and more. But these destinations are businesses, and a business needs revenue to survive. Foot traffic might not be enough to sustain the business, so Phoenix artists and entrepreneurs are increasingly going online to showcase what they have to offer.
Hair salons, barbershop push through economic downturn
Although the downtown hair business has been challenged by the economy, originality can breed success.
Conscious Contraceptives promotes worldwide sexual health during visit on Tempe Campus
Helping students ‘love safely’ this Valentine’s Day, Conscious Contraceptives was on ASU’s Tempe campus Tuesday, passing out condoms and fliers promoting their worldwide mission for safe sex.
CityScape fills retail spot with Starbucks opening
CityScape filled one more of its retail spaces yesterday when Starbucks opened a location in the downtown mixed-use development.
Lola Coffee midtown location sold; Citizen Espresso Bar opens
The midtown location of Lola Coffee might look the same, but is now called Citizen Espresso Bar. Tiffany Dew purchased the shop from Lola Coffee owner Daniel Wayne on Feb. 1.
Student government appoints four students to Judicial Board
Four students were appointed to the USGD Judicial Board at Friday’s Senate meeting, filling the board’s vacancies and giving the Downtown campus a working third branch of government.
Hoop dancing competition keeps tradition, family strong
The sun beat down on Dallas Arcand Sunday as he danced to the beating of Native American drums in the final round at the 22nd Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at the Heard Museum.
ASU president discusses tuition, other student concerns at Downtown forum
Students voiced their concerns about tuition, online courses and guns on campus among other issues at a downtown-based forum held by ASU President Michael Crow on Thursday afternoon.
Downtown Phoenix offers plenty of options for Valentine’s Day
From the casual to the romantic, downtown Phoenix offers a variety of Valentine's Day options for both singles and couples looking to get into the spirit of the holiday.