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This downtown Phoenix 'gem of a bar' is closing. How to make one last visit

By Sara Crocker

Sep 3, 2025

The dual-concept cocktail destination has served creative sips for over two years and earned a mountain of awards.

Your guide to the First Friday monthly artwalk in downtown Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Sep 3, 2025

We're so back, baby: The return of fall makes for a packed First Friday lineup.

Crescent Ballroom 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman

Sep 3, 2025

Built to Spill, Duckwrth and Pete Yorn are set to play the famed downtown Phoenix venue this year.

Popular sushi and ramen bar rolls into downtown Phoenix

By Sara Crocker

Sep 2, 2025

The Tucson-based Japanese restaurant will replace Trapper's Sushi Co. this fall.

Move over Sedona: Downtown Phoenix hits peak crystal

By Tirion Boan

Aug 29, 2025

Gemstone-themed bars are taking over downtown Phoenix.

8 new restaurants, cafes and bars join the mix on Roosevelt Row

By Sara Crocker

Aug 26, 2025

Hungry for something new downtown? A burger joint, cafe, wine bar and bakery are now open. Four more spots are on the way.

Drake Bell thrilled Phoenix fans at exclusive downtown listening parties

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 24, 2025

The "Drake & Josh" actor brought his latest album, "Non-Stop Flight," to downtown bar Carry On for a swingin' evening.

The Nash in Phoenix announces its 2025-26 performance series

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 22, 2025

The Nash is bringing Latin Grammy winner Néstor Torres and jazz legend George Cables to town.

The ‘Super Mario Bros.’-themed mural in central Phoenix is gone

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 20, 2025

The beloved “Super Barrio Bros.” mural at the corner of 16th and Van Buren streets has been painted over.

Arizona State Fair 2025 concerts: Here's every artist that's been announced

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 18, 2025

The lineup includes a Southern rap superstar, a country hitmaker, a heavy metal act and a reunion by a beloved Arizona band.

Looking back at the Phoenix skyline, from 1889 to today

By Zach Buchanan

Aug 18, 2025

Phoenix has grown a lot in the past 135 years. See for yourself.

street intersection signs in the woodland historic district

New light rail line could raze historic Phoenix homes, residents fear

By Emily Holshouser

Aug 11, 2025

Woodland Historic District residents say five houses would go if Valley Metro picks an extension route through the area.

Downtown cafe from Chacónne and Peixoto to open this fall

By Sara Crocker

Aug 8, 2025

The dual-concept coffee shop and bakery is coming to life. Take a peek inside.

New wine bar opens downtown with curated pours and bites

By Sara Crocker

Jul 31, 2025

Roosevelt Row's breweries and cocktail bars have a new neighbor, serving wine by the glass, bottle or flight.

New Latin cafe opens on Grand Avenue. Meet Malegria

By Preslie Hirsch

Jul 28, 2025

The new coffee shop, restaurant and patio serves a menu inspired by its owner's Mexican, Salvadoran and Guatemalan roots.

This hidden downtown spot was named the top hotel bar in the nation

By Tirion Boan

Jul 25, 2025

This Phoenix spot takes hotel bars to a whole other level. On Thursday night, it was crowned the best in the U.S.

a close-up of a billboard showing donald trump shirtless wearing a crown in a swamp

Phoenix readers react to Valley's new unsavory 'swamp king' billboard

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 10, 2025

An artist depicted the president naked and sinking in a scandal-plagued swamp. More than 7,500 readers responded.

The Van Buren 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 7, 2025

Modest Mouse, Jessie J and Cuco will light up the downtown Phoenix concert venue this year.

New anti-Trump billboard goes up on Grand Avenue

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 4, 2025

The billboard portrays Trump as a “swamp king” ruling over his administration’s many missteps.

Preference for online gambling closes FanDuel Sportsbook at PHX Arena

By Tyler Wargo | Cronkite News

Jul 4, 2025

FanDuel is shutting down the betting facility and replacing it with a lounge.

Downtown Phoenix

Phoenix chef reacts to being named among nation's best

Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-Trump history

Downtown Phoenix

Phoenix chef reacts to being named among nation's best

Phoenix readers react to downtown mural artists’ pro-Trump history

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