The Rundown: Travels and transit — getting around downtown
On the latest episode of the Rundown, hosts Annika Cline and Jayson Chesler talked about how to get from one place to another, whether by light rail, bike, car or feet. Guests included staff reporters Sophia Kunthara and Danika Worthington.
Panel debates literacy law that would hold struggling 3rd graders back
Educators and community members speaking on a panel at the Heard Museum Thursday agreed that the law requiring third-graders to be held back if they fall below AIMS reading testing standards needs to be changed.
Members of activist group Anonymous march in display downtown
Anonymous members marched over six miles through central Phoenix on Tuesday to display their stance on genetically modified organisms and the possibility of a police state, among other issues.
Results emerge in Phoenix City Council runoff elections for Districts 4, 8
Laura Pastor and Justin Johnson competed for an open District 4 seat on the Phoenix City Council, while Kate Gallego and Pastor Warren Stewart challenged each other for an open seat to represent District 8.
Light rail extension to South Central Corridor recommended for approval Monday
The Central City Village Planning Committee agreed to recommend approval of a light rail extension into the South Central Corridor during their meeting Monday. Valley Metro accounted for how busy the intersections are and resident feedback when choosing the stops on the five-mile track.
U of A announces partnership with labs to provide students with synthetic cadavers
Students attending the U of A College of Medicine -- Phoenix are about to receive more realistic synthetic cadavers thanks to a partnership between the school and Florida-based cadaver manufacturer SynDaver Labs. Mayor Greg Stanton described the new collaboration as a sign of growth in the college.
Downtown Devil Discussions panelists talk cost, benefit of light rail expansion
Three community members paneled at the most recent Downtown Devil Discussion, which included an insightful debate about the costs vs. the benefits of expanding the light rail line.
7 questions answered about the new Circle K
With so many points made on both sides of the debate over the Circle K development plans, the issue can get foggy. So, the Downtown Devil answered seven common questions on the Circle K development.
Newly unveiled bike share program to launch in downtown Phoenix by the end of...
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton unveiled the name of the new Phoenix Metro bike share system Monday at the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) conference. "GR:D" (pronounced grid) will begin before the end of the year and pledges to have 500 bikes in service in Phoenix by February 2014.
Added ASU athletic fee narrowly passes USGD
Undergraduate Student Government Downtown passed a bill to add a $150 athletic fee to tuition. The bill was approved by USGs on West and Polytechnic campuses as well and now moves to President Michael Crow.