The Downtown Phoenix Partnership may become the latest member in the group of organizations under the umbrella of the adolescent organization, Downtown Phoenix Inc. If finalized, Downtown Phoenix Inc. would have a greater infrastructure to work with in developing and renovating the city core.

The Performance in the Borderlands' Banned Play Series aims to tackle social issues, such as LGBTQ and race rights, through play readings. Some of the topics covered in the plays touch on taboo subjects such as bestiality and incest, with the goal of fostering conversation among the audience.

ASU Preparatory Academy students could walk home with a portable computer or tablet soon due to a $2.9 million grant the school was awarded in December from the U.S. Department of Education's Investing in Innovation Program.

The ASU Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College reported increased enrollment last semester, reversing a recent downtick, and is also planning to add two new degree programs on the Downtown campus.

Former Downtown campus Vice President Debra Friedman died Sunday of lung cancer, leaving a legacy of community involvement and leadership for both ASU and the downtown Phoenix community.