Downtown businesses struggle to stay afloat during closures

On March 23, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order allowing only essential businesses to remain open. The order is proactive and follows national...

The Lost Leaf asks for community support after closure

The Lost Leaf bar and art gallery held a GoFundMe online fundraiser to help raise money to save the bar and make some improvements...

City Council discusses ASU coronavirus testing, homelessness, and more in policy session

At Tuesday’s Phoenix City Council policy session meeting, the council discussed several topics surrounding the impact of COVID-19. Included below is an update on...

Hance Park’s $100 million remodel continues despite pandemic

Construction of the proposed $2 million playground marks one of the first projects to break ground for the renovation of downtown Phoenix’s Margaret T....

Watts College senator elected as USG Downtown President

After a unanimous vote, Watts College senator Nora Thompson was elected as the president of Undergraduate Student Government Downtown for the 2020-2021 school year....