Journalism speakers discuss current struggles covering government; lack of transparency
In the first of an ongoing planned series of talks, Leonard Downie Jr. and Geoffrey King spoke on attacks to freedom of the press Tuesday night at the Cronkite School. King represented the Committee to Protect Journalists, which releases an annual report on the same topic.
‘Detropia’ documentary sparks discussion among Phoenix developers to find city’s niche
Envisioning Phoenix: An Urban Film Series combined forces with Phoenix Urban Design Week for a special screening of the documentary "Detropia" at FilmBar Tuesday night. A panel discussion with downtown leaders, planners and architects followed the film.
New City Church reaches fundraising goal, plans to relocate downtown
The New City Church in Phoenix exceeded its goal for the “100K in 30 Days” fundraiser that ended March 16, a campaign that provided funding for them to move to a new location in downtown Phoenix from its current home in midtown.
Local organization assists in renovation of nonprofit charities
The Founder of Charity Makeover, a volunteer renovation organization, held a small workshop Saturday at CO+HOOTS with Tumbleweed Youth Shelter and SEEDs for Autism to help give the organizations a "makeover."
Phoenix Pride celebrates LGBT community through weekend parade and festival
The 34th annual Phoenix Pride Festival celebrated the LGBT community through a weekend of music, food, art, and a dominant theme of support.