Coffee shop, food truck collaborate to present Shine and Dine lunchtime event
For the past six weeks, the Short Leash Hot Dogs food truck has parked in front of Shine Coffee on Vernon Avenue every Wednesday to create "Shine and Dine," a lunchtime collaboration event.
City council seeks new designs for Barrister Place, emphasize building’s preservation
The city of Phoenix is preparing to open a RFP for the Barrister Place Building on Central Ave. and Jefferson Street. Famous for its appearance in the movie Psycho, the Barrister Place Building has been vacant since 2010.
New owners turn historic printing company building into music and art venue
After shutting down as a printing press several decades ago, The Pressroom is being retrofitted to become an arts and music venue. Located in between 4th and 5th Avenues on Madison Street, The Pressroom is expected to host a variety of acts for various age groups.
Downtown leaders oppose SB 1062 by hanging ‘open for business to everyone’ signs
Thousands of local business owners and residents are taking a stand against controversial refusal for service bill SB1062 by posting signs in their windows welcoming all customers. The signs join a debate about the effects and legality of the bill, which Gov. Jan Brewer will pass or veto this week.
Community members provide input on new streetscape designs, focus on bike lanes
Downtown residents may see new bike lanes and lane restrictions in the next five years if the city Street Transportation Department's proposed plans are accepted. The plans were open to the public to view at an open house on Tuesday.