Recent Stories

The Bearded Truth | ASU as a Partner

December 7, 2009 | By

The once-lifeless capital city of Arizona has taken on a new look and feel recently, complete with a bustling Arizona State University campus in the heart of Downtown.

Latino Cultural Center Opens to Huge Crowd

December 7, 2009 | By

After what many supporters said was a long time coming, Downtown Phoenix officially welcomed the Latino Cultural Center Friday, December 4, with hundreds of supporters in attendance.

Coffeetown, Arizona?

December 4, 2009 | By

We’re no Seattle (or New York, or Chicago or Portland), but it’s no secret that Downtown Phoenix is supporting a decidedly growing coffee culture.

The Man Behind the Mural: Roy Sproule and the Valley Youth Theater Mural

December 4, 2009 | By

Amidst the new construction, public art projects and restaurant openings throughout Downtown Phoenix, one local artist made a big impact with little more than a brush, some paint and a desire to create.

First Friday: The Debut of Fractal

December 3, 2009 | By

For something different this First Friday, check out the preview event of Fractal, a collaborative space inside the Bragg’s Pie building.

Suns Spot | How Will the Suns Handle Adversity?

December 3, 2009 | By

The Suns needed some adversity. All teams face it. The good ones overcome it. Now the Suns have their chance.

Walk for Pearl Harbor Day

December 2, 2009 | By

Pearl Harbor Day falls on Monday, December 7. In commemoration of this worldwide day of remembrance, the city of Phoenix is holding its fourth annual Pearl Harbor Day Walk.

DPJ Yelper of the Week: Tracy K. on Rito’s Market and Mexican Take Out

December 2, 2009 | By

Depending on when you go, there may be a line outside the building, and a tedious wait. But all of that is in comparison to the heartbreaking, taste-bud savoring meal you will have.

Sips and Grub | The Metro Burger at Portland’s

December 1, 2009 | By

Portland’s rests unassumingly on the corner of Portland Street and Central Avenue. You might drive right past it, but you would be missing out.

Arpaio at ASU: What Just Happened?

December 1, 2009 | By

You’ve probably seen it on the news or the Twittersphere, which was blowing up with #ArpaioASU hashtags for most of the evening and into the next morning.