Tag: community

Ncounter partners with Waste Not

Tempe-based restaurant Ncounter will spend its opening weekend in downtown Phoenix fundraising for Arizona-based food charity, Waste Not. The grand opening weekend is scheduled for...

Artists behind the light rail beautification

Phoenix’s light rail system is getting a makeover, and local artists Hugo Medina and Isaac Caruso are two of the men tasked with updating...

Grand ArtHaus opening unites community engagement with art

Grand ArtHaus brings a collaborative environment to Grand Avenue, displaying art collectives and providing space for artists to work together.

Petition for demolition waiting period faces uncertain legal future

The petition calls for a 30-day waiting period for all demolition permits, but if enacted, may require the city to compensate property owners.

Local businesses prepare for Fry’s to open in 2018

RED Development is planning to bring a Fry's grocery store, ending downtown Phoenix's food desert status.

ASU group creates micropoetry zine press to involve the community

The Rinky Dink Press produces “zines” of micropoetry, poems between 20 and 35 words each, to engage with the downtown Phoenix community.

Adopted Coffee couple nears fundraising goal

The couple running Adopted Coffee expects its fees to be up to $40,000, but hopes they are closer to $25,000 so the money can help another family.

Mini-Medical School brings clinical informatics to a community audience

The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix held an interactive public lecture Wednesday on clinical informatics.

Gluten-free diet trend provides more options for celiac disease and gluten intolerant patients

While the fad has become popular among the general population, it has given celiac disease and gluten intolerant patients more accessible diet options.

After end of vets’ chronic homelessness, city officials say more needs to be done

Phoenix ended chronic homelessness among local veterans in 2013, but Mayor Greg Stanton and other city officials say we still have a long way to go.