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Inside Downtown Voices Coalition

September 14, 2009 | By

If you enjoy living, working or playing in Downtown Phoenix, chances are you owe a thank you to the Downtown Voices Coalition.

Mayor Gordon’s Blog | Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

September 9, 2009 | By

Here are two more reasons to be excited about Green Phoenix: The U.S. Green Building Council’s national conference will happen right here in Phoenix from November 11-13, 2009, at the Phoenix Convention Center; and former Vice President Al Gore will be the keynote speaker!

2009 Grand Avenue Festival

September 8, 2009 | By

Sep 26, 2009 (Sat) 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Focusing on a theme of adaptive re-use, recycling, and neighborhood sustainability Small businesses and art spaces along this unique and historic travel corridor will host building tours, exhibits, performances, music and other special activities that highlight the history of this distinctive area of downtown, while reflecting… Read more

Business Coffee with the Mayor

September 8, 2009 | By

Sep 23, 2009 (Wed) 8:00AM – 9:00AM Join Mayor Phil Gordon for a cup of joe and an update on stimulus funding. Hear the inside scoop on  the city’s efforts to bring more federal funds to Phoenix and have your questions heard. Nothing beats starting your day with Mayor Phil and a look into our… Read more

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Chris L. on Petit Fromage

September 8, 2009 | By

Ok, I’m pretty much cheese obsessed. I love it. Can’t get enough of it. Doesn’t mean I’m an expert though. With the limited resources in AZ, haven’t gotten the education I need. So I’d been looking very forward to the opening of Petit Fromage.

Rethinking Our Canals

September 8, 2009 | By

Phoenix residents might consider themselves lucky to live along the 131 miles of canals, some of the only waterfront property in the Valley. That excitement is tempered a bit when one actually looks at some stretches of the canals.

Bowling is Coming to Downtown Phoenix

September 7, 2009 | By

A 12-lane bowling alley is coming to Downtown Phoenix in 2010 in what would seem to be an unlikely spot.

Behind the Counter: Lindsay Cates at Stinkweeds

September 7, 2009 | By

Stinkweeds owner Kimber Lanning can often be found in and around the record store, but she relies on a committed staff to keep things humming. One of these people is store manager Lindsay Cates.

St. Francis: Night One

September 5, 2009 | By

A week ahead of its latest opening date extension, last night (Friday, September 4) welcomed the addition of Uptown’s biggest dining anticipation in quite some time: St. Francis.

KBAQ and Phoenix Chorale’s First Friday Scavenger Hunt

September 4, 2009 | By

KBAQ and Phoenix Chorale are throwing a First Friday scavenger hunt. Search for items during September’s artwalk, then return on October 2 to see how many you found correctly!