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Community Voices

Community Voices Taylor CostelloJuly 2, 2024
Meet Kimber Lanning, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

Downtown Phoenix wouldn’t be the same without Kimber Lanning. As the owner of Stinkweeds Records and Modified Arts, she firmly established herself as a fierce amplifier of all things local.... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Douglas C. TowneJune 10, 2024
The Building with a Mysterious Zinc-Lined Closet: Phoenix’s Carnegie Library

A few blocks west of Downtown Phoenix stands a striking, one-story Beaux-Arts style red brick building surrounded by lush, landscaped grounds. The architectural gem’s impact was far more significant than... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Douglas C. TowneMay 22, 2024
Note by Note, Dawson’s Brought Music to Phoenix

In 1912, when radio and vinyl records were in their infancy, and live performances were the norm, Joshua W. Dawson established the Dawson Music Company in Phoenix. A winter visitor... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Downtown Phoenix Inc.May 15, 2024
Embracing the Downtown Spirit: An International Visitor’s Perspective

In March 2024, Downtown Phoenix, Inc. (DPI) and Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA) hosted a visiting entrepreneur organized by PCA Member Global Ties Arizona*.   Their 2024 Young Leaders of the... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Bennett SilvynMay 7, 2024
Arizona Diamondbacks: A Legacy of Philanthropy

In professional sports, the spotlight often shines brightest on the players and their performances; however, the Arizona Diamondbacks have distinguished themselves through their unwavering commitment to giving back to the... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Douglas C. TowneApril 30, 2024
Downtown Phoenix’s Iconic Springtime Bash: The Masque of the Yellow Moon

For almost a quarter of a century, Arizona’s most prominent party was held every spring at Montgomery Stadium at the northeast corner of Seventh and Van Buren streets. From 1926-1955,... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Taylor CostelloApril 17, 2024
Keys to Change Prepares to Beat the Heat for Another Season of ThirstAid

No one is unaffected by the Arizona heat in summer. Keys to Change’s annual ThirstAid effort provides an invaluable service for vulnerable populations around their Downtown campus to stay hydrated.... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Taylor CostelloFebruary 13, 2024
Meet Dr. Sheila Harris, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

Dr. Sheila Harris is deeply rooted in the community. Among local housing advocacy experts, she needs no introduction. But, to the outside observer, Harris ranks as a longtime contributor of... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Taylor CostelloNovember 28, 2023
Meet Howard Epstein, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

Howard Epstein saw a need that he was determined to address. Like other Phoenix Community Alliance Board (PCA) Members, he saw a local housing crisis that couldn’t rehouse people quickly... continue reading. Click here for more info.

Community Voices Taylor CostelloOctober 11, 2023
Meet Carol Poore, A Phoenix Community Alliance “City-Shaper”

As a future-focused person, Carol Poore prefers to look ahead rather than reminisce. But, if there were a philosophy that decoded the successes of her career thus far, it would... continue reading. Click here for more info.

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