The Arab American Festival brought international food, a hookah lounge, rides and a variety of multicultural singers, dancers and musicians to Phoenix on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days.

Phoenix is off to a faster start than other cities in quickly utilizing stimulus money for sustainability, city officials said in a press conference Tuesday.

The Downtown campus will be celebrating homecoming with events throughout the week.

The Arab American Festival brought international food, a hookah lounge, rides and a variety of multicultural singers, dancers and musicians to Phoenix on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both days.

The Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix benefits from this seasonal increase in business because the establishment’s history has given it the reputation of being haunted. The hotel’s exposure and revenue peaks during this time of year thanks to Ghosts of Phoenix Tours, which allows tourists to experience firsthand some of the paranormal activity the hotel has to offer.