Author: Jill Bernstein

Jill Bernstein

Jill Bernstein is a longtime Phoenician with more than 30 years experience in writing, editing, marketing, and event production. She loves vibrant, pedestrian-oriented urban neighborhoods filled with eclectic businesses, good food, and interesting faces. Always ready to embrace a good anachronistic phrase, she is “pleased as Punch” to see downtown Phoenix coming to life.


Chartreuse Gallery Opens with ‘Hot Summer Nights’

August 31, 2015 | By

The new Grand Avenue art space will launch its inaugural exhibition for September’s First Friday.

We Like | Downtown Storefronts in Detail

August 18, 2015 | By

Downtown Phoenix advocate Jim McPherson’s photo series, ‘Storefronts I Like,’ highlights the unique entryways of downtown Phoenix businesses.

Transit is an All-Access Pass

July 30, 2015 | By

The MovePHX plan to improve streets, expand bike lanes, increase bus service throughout the city and extend light rail will transform our city.

Christine Mackay Takes Bold Steps for Phoenix’s Economy

July 9, 2015 | By

Christine Mackay and her economic development team are focused on bringing the right companies with the right workforces to Downtown and Midtown.

Retiring Deputy City Manager Rick Naimark Looks Back and Ahead

June 11, 2015 | By

Rick Naimark’s 30 years of public service have made a remarkable difference throughout our great city.

Community Forum Highlights Opportunities for the Roosevelt BID

June 9, 2015 | By

What are next steps for the proposed Roosevelt Business Improvement District?

Community Forum Presents Next Steps to Roosevelt BID Development

May 19, 2015 | By

What would a new Business Improvement District mean for the Roosevelt/Evans Churchill neighborhood?

ASU is Making a New Home at the Westward Ho

May 13, 2015 | By

Professor Michael Shafer explains how ASU will be bringing resources and innovating programming to the historic Westward Ho.

Reinvent Phoenix is Transforming Neighborhoods

May 7, 2015 | By

HUD funding for Reinvent Phoenix spurred innovative collaborative planning among city departments and community partners for a better Phoenix.

Phoenix Arts and Culture Comes of Age

April 15, 2015 | By

A multi-month celebration In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission begins on Friday, April 17.