Author: Courtney McCune
Courtney McCune is a Phoenix native and downtown resident. Her background is in writing, editing and content strategy, and she is thrilled to apply those skills to her position as managing editor for DPJ. Having grown up in downtown, she feels it's especially exciting to help tell its ever-unfolding story. Along with spreading the DPJ love, she enjoys biking, yoga, exploring Arizona (and the world), Crescent Ballroom bean & cheese burritos and taking in the many delights downtown Phoenix has to offer.
Community Night at Phoenix Public Market Café
Diners find a delicious deal at the Phoenix Public Market Café’s “Community Night” every Sunday and Monday evening.
Wurst Festival Ever – or Best?
The inaugural Wurst Festival Ever will celebrate hot dogs, comedy and beer this Saturday, July 23 at Short Leash Hot Dogs on Roosevelt Row.
Poké-ing Around Downtown Phoenix
The popular smartphone-based Nintendo game, Pokémon GO, has introduced a whole new way to explore downtown.
4th of July Fun in Downtown Phoenix
From fireworks to pool parties to pub crawls, it’s going to be an exciting 4th of July weekend in downtown Phoenix!
Shop Local During Independents Week
Celebrate local businesses during National Independents Week, June 25-July 4th, and use Local First AZ’s Golden Coupon for 20% off at participating outlets.
Bitter & Twisted Nominated for Tales of the Cocktail Award
Downtown’s Bitter & Twisted is the first Arizona bar nominated for a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award. Winners will be announced July 23 in New Orleans.
Adult-Focused Startups to Participate in Aging 2.0 Pitch Event
The Phoenix chapter of innovation platform Aging 2.0 will hold their first ever startup search and pitch event on Wednesday, June 15 at SEED SPOT.
Power Up for Phoenix Comicon
Get the lowdown on logistics for Phoenix Comicon, happening this Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5 in downtown.
Live PHX | A Place to Remember
Many of Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza’s thirty memorials are dedicated to service members who fought in wars and sacrificed their lives for our country.
Envisioning the FOUND:RE
Take a peek at the FOUND:RE Phoenix, the new arts-infused hotel set to open near Roosevelt Row later this summer.
