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House bill to compile annual report on veteran suicide

Arizona House Bill 2135 was introduced in the legislature last month with the aim to better account for veterans' suicides. For some, this bill...

What to know about this year’s census

With the 2020 Census taking place this year, here is what you need to know. Phoenix residents can expect an invitational letter from the Census...

Proposed Save Women’s Sports Act sparks controversy

Proposed bill that would assign student-athletes to teams based on their biological sex is causing contention between activists trying to “save women’s sports” and...

Department of Health Services and Gov. Ducey hold press conference for Coronavirus updates

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) shared information about the COVID-19, also called Coronavirus Disease, in a press conference Monday, explaining current cases...

Genre-bending folk band Whitacre to play at Valley Bar

In anticipation of their debut full-length album, the Denver-based band Whitacre is touring across the United States, with a stop at Valley Bar March...

Downtown Digest: Coworking grand opening, flea market and literary discussion

Hello downtown Phoenix people! It’s your guide to what’s happening here, T.J. Triolo. Since it’s now March, go ahead and “march” into some of...

Burton Barr Central Library teaches children code for free

As the prevalence of technology in society grows, it becomes difficult for parents to navigate how much of a role tech has in the...

Citizens’ commission voted to not increase elected official’s salaries

The Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials voted unanimously in favor of a motion to not increase the salaries of elected city officials...

Black History Month Celebration of Culture showcases African American culture

The Orpheum Theater hosted the second annual Black History Month Celebration of Culture on Thursday. The event’s goal was to educate and celebrate black...

Veganism on the rise in downtown Phoenix

Veganism has become a popular trend in America in recent years. The practice requires that its adherents abstain from products made using animals, particularly...