Popular downtown coffee shop Lux now occupies bigger space
Lux Coffee Bar has moved a few yards south from its original 4404 N. Central Ave. location, bringing a new name and concept along with it. Now called Lux Central, the new “public house” concept opened Monday and occupies a previously vacant space that used to house a clothing shop.
Committee debates future of Hance Park, homeless population
Anticipating the homeless population’s foreseeable use of Margaret T. Hance Park should be integrated into the park’s current revitalization planning, a committee member said during a city meeting Tuesday.
Three students resign from USG-D, adding to summer departures
Three additional members of the Downtown student government quit their posts this weekend, bringing the number of resignations this summer to five total.
New music venue coming to downtown Phoenix this fall
A local music promotion company is set to open a new midsize venue in downtown Phoenix this fall.
Cronkite students earn top marks in national public relations competition
Students of the Walter Cronkite School won in three of the seven categories in the 2011 Zenith Awards, a nationally recognized public relations contest for undergraduates.
Arizona-based nonprofit offers women in need a ‘fresh start’
An Arizona-based nonprofit resource center for women with humble beginnings, Fresh Start offers services to more than 30,000 women a year who are combating a variety of personal and financial challenges.
Downtown street construction work begins near campus
The City of Phoenix has contracted with Talis Construction to create pedestrian enhancements on First Street between Fillmore and McKinley streets and along Pierce Street between Central Avenue and First Street.
New smartphone app designed to help users discover downtown Phoenix
A group of Walter Cronkite School students have developed a smartphone application designed to help downtown Phoenicians and visitors alike navigate the sixth-largest city in the country.
Amid industry challenges, downtown Phoenix record stores find success
Downtown Phoenix record stores have been battling a changing music industry, a recession and a dying culture of passionate music listeners during the past few years, but those that have been fortunate enough to hang on pinpoint vinyl records and exceptional customer service as major roles in business survival.
Groups in downtown Phoenix provide relief to street homeless
A white tent covers three Salvation Army volunteers sitting with water and sunscreen at the corner of Third Avenue and Fillmore Street. They vary in age and gender, but their sole purpose is the same — to help those on the street stay hydrated and safe from the sun.