Concerns voiced after Circles building was partially demolished
The Historic Preservation Commission and the community discussed ways to help prevent unwanted demolitions of historic buildings.
Devil’s Advocate: ‘Vital’ tax break worth it? Your guess is as good as mine
Editor-in-Chief Agnel Philip explores what we know and what we don't about the complicated tax incentive that's fueled downtown development for two decades.
Update: Developer seeks tax break amid outrage over demolition on Circles building
Empire Group LLC began the partial demolition of the building on Friday. The city has ceased negotiations with Empire about the use of a tax break.
Preservationists push against using affordable housing for Circle Records building tax break
Worries mount that affordable housing will be used as tax break leverage. The developer says it will cut rents on 5 percent of units for the incentive
New law allows customers to use vertical driver’s licenses to buy alcohol
House Bill 2031 will allow customers with out-of-state vertical licenses to buy alcohol at bars after a 2014 statute disallowed it.
Phoenix police see success with body camera pilot program
Research has shown the number of complaints filed decreased more than 20 percent for officers wearing body cameras.
New bill may allow firearms around public schools
Arizona State University students and Police Department worry that allowing guns on campuses may endanger students.
Businesses not panicking over Diamondbacks-Maricopa County dispute
Businesses and community leaders say they don't want to see the franchise leave but that the area could survive without a baseball team.
Developer: Tax break required for Circle Records and Tapes building preservation
The developer has said full demolition is likely if city doesn't provide property tax incentive. Community leaders have disagreed on next steps so far.
County Recorder candidate vows to represent voters, fix past mistakes
Adrian Fontes, a downtown resident and lawyer, decided to run for County Recorder after many voters waited hours in line at polling stations across Maricopa County.