Politics

Sierra Club holds environment day at the Capitol

Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter held an Environmental Day at the Arizona State Capitol building Wednesday afternoon, hosting calls for action from legislators, environmental...

Phoenix parks and recreation department gives Hance Park update

Downtown Phoenix residents came to voice their thoughts on a lot near Hance Park during a community meeting Wednesday. The meeting was held by the...

City Council delays hotel proposal for a second time

In the Phoenix City Council Formal Meeting Wednesday, the Council unanimously voted to delay a vote for a new hotel development that would renovated...

City Council policy session focuses on updates in the city’s human trafficking task force

Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council discussed the progress of its human trafficking task force during a policy and work-study session Wednesday. The...

Devil’s Advocate: Looking back at fall 2019

As always, downtown Phoenix has changed so much in such a short period of time. Since August, we experienced hyperlocal changes like the introduction...

Arizona Jews for Justice and AZ Resist host vigil outside of ICE field office

'A Light Without Borders Vigil' drew a small crowd outside of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Phoenix Field Office on Central Avenue Thursday to...

Public safety committee discusses vaping, bullying, and new technology for officers

The Public Safety Committee met on Wednesday to discuss some new items that pertain to downtown Phoenix. Information was presented to the subcommittee on 2020...

City Council unanimously approves water conservation recommendations

On Tuesday, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved the recommendations of the Water Conservation Ad Hoc Committee Report at the City Council Chambers. “How can...

Arizona youth climate strike holds protest at city hall

The Arizona Youth Climate Strike held a protest in an effort to convince the city of Phoenix to make change and show action for...

City sees more community engagement with the Your Voice campaign

The City of Phoenix's "Your Voice: 2020-25​ Consolidated Plan" is a campaign that is meant to involve the community with the next Consolidated Plan,...