Taiko drumming incorporates Japanese flavor into downtown arts and culture scene
Taiko is an ancient Japanese art form used in religious, entertainment, and military contexts across centuries. The practice of ensemble Taiko, practiced at Fushicho Daiko, is a more recent form.
Contest offers incentives for bicycle registration, hopes to decrease theft
The ASU Police Department offers possible rewards for students who register their bikes with their Get in Gear program to find stolen bikes quicker, but many ASU students are unaware of the program's existence.
Radio: DREAM Act supporters ask governor to be their Valentine
On Valentine’s Day, nearly 50 supporters of the DREAM Act showed up at the entrance to the State Capitol, carrying balloons and cards for Gov. Jan Brewer.
Bad Donkey restaurant opens in YMCA, offers quirky health food menu options
The Cave Creek-based restaurant, Bad Donkey, opened at the downtown Valley of the Sun YMCA last Tuesday. The small shop sells subs, salads, wraps, smoothies and other healthy food items.
City approves alternative fuel bus purchase
The City of Phoenix approved the purchase of 120 new Valley Metro buses that will run on compressed natural gas, replacing about 25 percent of liquefied natural gas buses currently in use.