Phoenix Rising: Nurture your neighborhood organizations
While you can rant to Facebook and step out onto the streets to yell at politicians, if you want to make a real difference,...
County Recorder outlines vision, department changes at town hall
Newly-elected County Recorder Adrian Fontes outlined major changes for his department at Thursday night’s meet-and-greet event in downtown Phoenix.
About 50 people gathered at the County...
City subcommittee approves Request for Proposals for 2 vacant lots
The Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee approved Requests for Proposals to be sent out for downtown vacant lots and an affordable housing project.
During...
Woodland Arts Center passes important hurdle
A formerly abandoned church on Ninth and Woodland Avenues is one step closer to becoming a new community center for downtown Phoenix.
The project, known as...
Civil Dialogue holds conversation to bridge diverse viewpoints
It has become increasingly difficult for people with different viewpoints to come together and have meaningful, constructive discussions following last year's election.
The Institute for...
Amid funding loss fears, AZ Humanities hosts Miranda v. Arizona discussion
AZ Humanities hosted a discussion on the Miranda v. Arizona case Tuesday in the wake of news that a large portion of their funding could be cut.
Circles developer files demolition permits
Developers have officially filed a partial demolition permit for the Circles Records and Tapes building to make way for a mixed-use residential project.
The...
Phoenix Rising: Push for a parking solution by supporting new zoning ordinance
Parking is one of the most precious resources in an urban setting such as downtown Phoenix, and on Wednesday the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and...
City Council shoots down sanctuary city petition
Phoenix city council denied a citizen petition to make Phoenix a sanctuary city in a 7-2 vote on Wednesday.
After the conclusion of the vote,...
Phoenix Rising: What makes a protest work
The sights and sounds of protests have become a common occurrence for downtown Phoenix, but why are some more effective than others?
Effective protests get...