Author: 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.
Get the Skinny on Infill Plans for Downtown
Advisory groups comprised of city staff and community members are weighing in on infill development.
At the Center of Chaos
Phoenix artist Randy Slack puts on the annual Chaos Theory invitational at Legend City Studios.
We Like | Whimsical Stuffed Creatures
Handmade stuffed animals make the very best loveys for kids and adults alike.
Baubles, Bangles and Biz
Local jewelry artist Julia Winters of Jewel Ya Designs produces elegant pieces that can be mixed and matched to create your own special look.
A Bustling Downtown is Made in the Shade
Bringing shade to light in our downtown core.
The Marquee Offers Affordable Housing for Seniors
The newly renovated midcentury Marquee apartments offer historic, efficient housing for seniors in downtown.
80s Print Ads Animate ‘Town of Product’ at Modified
Perry Allen animates a 24/7 town in a video made entirely of images from ads in 80s magazines.
Breathing New Life Into Beef Eaters
Venue Projects and partners announce the rebirth of the iconic Beef Eaters restaurant site: The Newton.
Putting the Public in Public Art
Hugo Medina spearheads an ambitious public art project that invites the public the make their mark alongside a diverse array of artists.
Great Food in a Great City: Are Phoenicians Ready to Reserve?
CityEats, an online reservation service partnering with the Food Network, expands west to shed a national spotlight on Phoenix as a great food city.
