Arizona Ready sets new agendas with virtual ‘house party’
Political advocacy group Arizona Ready held a virtual "house party" to introduce the group to the community and gain insight into other organizations in...
Downtown businesses struggle to stay afloat during closures
On March 23, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order allowing only essential businesses to remain open. The order is proactive and follows national...
The Lost Leaf asks for community support after closure
The Lost Leaf bar and art gallery held a GoFundMe online fundraiser to help raise money to save the bar and make some improvements...
City Council discusses ASU coronavirus testing, homelessness, and more in policy session
At Tuesday’s Phoenix City Council policy session meeting, the council discussed several topics surrounding the impact of COVID-19. Included below is an update on...
Hance Park’s $100 million remodel continues despite pandemic
Construction of the proposed $2 million playground marks one of the first projects to break ground for the renovation of downtown Phoenix’s Margaret T....
Watts College senator elected as USG Downtown President
After a unanimous vote, Watts College senator Nora Thompson was elected as the president of Undergraduate Student Government Downtown for the 2020-2021 school year....
Hidden Track Cafe survives during pandemic by converting to bodega
In the heart of downtown Phoenix sits Hidden Track Cafe, located on the ground floor of 111 W. Monroe St.
Owner Craig Dziadowicz bought the...
Downtown Digest: Virtual bike ride, online mask and dance classes
Hello downtown Phoenix people! It’s T.J. Triolo, your guide to staying inside. Whether you’re into cycling, art or want to figure out some way...
Devils in quarantine: What TV shows we’re binging
If the quarantine has given us anything these past few months, it’s more time to binge/catch up/rewatch our favorite shows and movies. This week,...
Cronkite school to create documentary about increasing youth suicide rate
The Arizona Child Fatality Review Program said in a 2019 report that there’s been a 28% increase from 2017 in youth suicide. The Walter...