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Diamondbacks CEO fighting cancer with optimism and support of others

For Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall, cancer is no stranger. Hall, 42, has seen his father and grandfather battle the disease. He admitted it is also possible his two boys, 13 and 15, might get the hereditary cancer, too.

10 years after World Series win, Diamondbacks still impact downtown businesses

The Diamondbacks have changed personnel, ownership even their logo. But one thing hasn't changed: the Diamondbacks impact on nearby businesses and downtown development.

Occupy Phoenix to march Saturday to Civic Space Park for UnityFest concert

As the Occupy Phoenix movement moves closer to its second month of protests, demonstrators plan to march to Civic Space Park, across the street from the Downtown campus, on Saturday afternoon.

New ice cream venue opens inside Fair Trade Cafe’s Roosevelt location

A new ice cream store inside Fair Trade Cafe’s First Avenue and Roosevelt Street location is holding its grand opening Friday.

DevilPass: Black Pajamas, Samson Says at First Friday and Occupy Phoenix’s UnityFest

What's going on around downtown Phoenix this week? Let DevilPass be your guide.

Urban Grocery unveils mural on building in honor of 2nd birthday

Downtown’s Urban Grocery and Wine Bar revealed a mural painted on the side of its building and offered guests birthday-themed treats to celebrate its second birthday Wednesday evening.

Chyron Media Center becomes new title of Cronkite News Service newsroom

The Cronkite News Service newsroom was officially renamed the Chyron Media Center Wednesday at a ceremony held on the second floor of the Walter Cronkite School.

Cronkite School professor explains media’s impact on civility

Civility is something everyone sees but does not necessarily acknowledge in the media, Walter Cronkite School Professor Tim McGuire said Tuesday night.

One Coffee Co. offers downtown Phoenix a great cup of coffee

One Coffee Co., located in downtown Phoenix on Central Avenue, offers more than just a great cup of coffee. Owner Damian Serafine focuses his presence not only on the business side of his shop but also on his customers' comfort and sense of community.

Ambassador tours, lauds construction of new addition to Irish Cultural Center

The Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix held a reception Monday as Michael Collins, Irish ambassador to the United States, paid his second visit to mark the construction progress of the center's medieval-style library.