Sophisticated but simple is how I'd describe the Phoenix Public Market Cafe. The new restaurant, owned and operated by Aaron Chamberlin of St. Francis has the best of both worlds, combining an urban layout with a simple menu that gets down to the point.

Sen. John McCain told a crowded Burton Barr Central Library Thursday that the government is not considering sending American soldiers to intervene in Syria as the debate over involvement in the Middle Eastern country continues.

A popular San Francisco-based ridesharing company is expanding its operations to Phoenix, according to a launch party announcement posted on several event-sharing sites.

An exhibit slated to open Thursday at the Herberger Theater Center Art Gallery was canceled last week, resulting in some artists’ withdrawal of involvement at the Herberger and in a protest scheduled for the day the show was set to run.

The city of Phoenix is set to complete renovations on First Street with paint and plants instead of heavy construction. The city will forgo tearing up the street and relocating utilities by using paint, planters and other design materials to complete the design guidelines set by the First Street Streetscape Study.