Valley mayors choose favorite tamales in Friendly House’s first Battle of the Tamales

Sixteen Valley mayors participated in the first Battle of the Tamales at CityScape on Friday during Friendly House's 78th annual Tamale Dinner.

Greg Esser helps launch Last Fridays in Kosovo

Greg Esser, co-founder of Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation, became the link that brought the cultural phenomenon of First Fridays from the Southwestern United States to Eastern Europe. Esser said the task wasn’t too difficult, because the event is highly adaptable.

Sen. Frank Smith III elected Downtown student government president

University College Sen. Frank Smith III was elected USGD president, receiving 54.3 percent of the total votes cast.

FitPHX brings ‘health days’ to Civic Space Park

In a push to make fitness a top priority among downtown residents, the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is branching out its citywide FitPHX initiative with fitness-related events at Civic Space Park on the first Saturday of each month.

First Friday guide: Nao Matsunaga, decorated stilettos, experimental film and Cloud 9

This First Friday features an experimental film series, Nao Matsunaga, decorated stilettos and more.