Dispensaries open their doors to recreational marijuana sales
The Arizona Department of Health approved 73 dispensaries for adult-use marijuana sales, including two dispensaries near downtown.
Sales officially began on Jan. 22 to adults...
Stitching the Country Together: How the Violet Protest Promotes Unity
Phoenix artist Ann Morton is rallying knitters, sewers and textile crafters across America to send an important message: to choose unity over political party...
Mayor’s commission on disability hears from downtown’s Human Service Campus
The Phoenix Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues met Thursday to discuss and present on an issue in downtown Phoenix: The rise of homelessness in...
City council hears COVID-19 updates during policy session
During Tuesday’s Policy Session, the city council discussed ongoing relief services that are meant to help city residents deal with the pandemic.
COVID-19 continues to...
Downtown Phoenix muralists strive for social justice through art
It’s everywhere you look in downtown Phoenix. Vibrant, unique, inspiring, and it can tell a story without using any words. It’s the heart of...
Downtown Digest: Films, Classes and Music
Good morning downtown Phoenix! How are you doing? We’re slowly making it to the end of January! Also if you're interested in having your...
Burton Barr Library working to receive grant for digitizing technology
The Burton Barr Phoenix Public Library is applying for a $50,000 grant for technology that will allow it to file historical documents into an...
Phoenix Librarians’ early literacy virtual program survives pre-K bootcamp cancellation
A running total of about 12,000 books have been shipped out to families in Phoenix to support online pre-kindergarten learning in a new and...
‘We miss you, Van Buren!’ Phoenix musicians reminisce on a downtown-favorite concert venue
Several bands that come to Phoenix and its surrounding cities to perform do not get to play on big stages. They often play at...
Downtown Digest: Tributes, Webinars, and Food
Good morning, downtown Phoenix! Happy Wednesday. I’ve missed writing these digests every week... BUT I’m back and in full swing for this semester! Speaking...