CityScape nears full occupancy as critics, supporters debate its progress
A little over a year ago, CityScape, a new, $900 million mixed-use development project, arrived in downtown Phoenix. Today, CityScape is nearing full occupancy, as a bevy of new restaurants gear up to open before the end of the year.
Local theater group struggling to continue as contributions, grants lag
For 26 years, Actors Theatre of Phoenix has presented stimulating shows with the intention of adding layers of dialogue into the community.
Public relations executives discuss industry in a ‘fast-changing media world’
Three of the Valley’s top public relations professionals gathered to discuss how to be successful in a “fast-changing media world” at the Walter Cronkite School’s last Must See Monday event of the semester.
Proposed light-rail fare increase to offset Valley Metro operational costs
Despite record ridership in recent months that has exceeded most official expectations, Metro Light Rail may see a fare increase this summer to coincide with proposed increases for the rest of Valley Metro’s public-transit services.
Slide show: CityScape ice skating
CityScape celebrated the start of the Christmas season Saturday with the return of an ice rink and a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.
Poor marketing, lack of extra credit cripple Discover Phoenix series
Due to low attendance since program's start in September, the Discover Phoenix series faces the challenge of generating interest in future series events.
Vice Provost Callahan invites students to Thanksgiving dinner
Since 2007, Christopher Callahan, Downtown campus vice provost and Walter Cronkite School dean, has started a yearly tradition of inviting journalism students to his home for Thanksgiving.
Puerto Rico chosen as destination for in-depth student reporting project
Puerto Rico will be the spring break destination for 18 students of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in March. But soft, sandy beaches and colorful sunsets are not on the agenda.
High school creates cookbook to highlight local food, healthy eating
Students at Bioscience High School are connecting with the downtown community through a cookbook they’ve put together as a school fundraiser that showcases their knowledge of local food and healthy eating.
Public relations executive urges journalists to adapt, look at different types of media
As media has changed over the past several years, public relations executive Steve Rubel has reinvented himself many times to adapt, he said while speaking to an audience at the Walter Cronkite School's Must See Monday speaker series.