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We are in debt to Arizona's homeless demographic

We are neglecting and disregarding our relationship with the homeless by failing to acknowledge them as part of our community.

By Charlene Santiago | November 2, 2016

ALL ABOARD: Students prepare to board the light rail at the ASU Tempe Campus stop at Rural Road and University Drive. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Series documents light rail's impact on students, businesses

The Metro Light Rail has many stops, and the Life on the Light Rail’s journey has explored each one. Read a summary of the light rail’s impact on ASU students and Valley residents.

By Kortney Tenaglia | May 2, 2011

ROYAL AFFAIR: George and Dragon is located near the Central Avenue and Indian School Road light rail stop in Phoenix. The popular English pub and restaurant is planning on keeping its doors open after hours for patrons hoping to watch the royal wedding later this week. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Pub plans for royal affair

The Indian School Road and Central Avenue stop of the METRO Light Rail is steps from George and Dragon, an English pub and restaurant where the royal wedding will be celebrated regally.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 25, 2011

POLITICS ON THE RAIL: The Arizona Democratic Party headquarters located next to the light rail stop at Central Avenue and Thomas Road promotes the Democratic political efforts and voter registration. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

State political organizations seek summer interns

The Arizona Democratic Party is offering summer organizer internships to both students and non-students.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 18, 2011

NATIVE ART: The Heard Museum near the light rail stop at Central Avenue and Encanto Boulevard in downtown Phoenix is home to several galleries, performance spaces, shops and cafes that feature different Native American forms of art. (Photo by Lisa Bartoli)

Heard Museum preserves Native American heritage

The Heard Museum in Phoenix has been celebrating Native American heritage for more than 80 years.

By Kortney Tenaglia | April 11, 2011

DOWNTOWN EXPANSION: A construction zone is seen across from the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the Downtown campus. ASU is planning on transforming the adjacent historic post office into a student union. (Photo by Yvonne Gonzalez)

Renovation planned for Downtown’s historic post office

The University plans to transform a historic post office near the Downtown campus into a student union.

By Dylan Abrams | April 4, 2011

Transient hops trains to see nation

One Phoenix transient and light rail rider plans to see every state in the nation by riding freight trains.

By Dylan Abrams | March 28, 2011

Phoenix restaurant serves music from the soul

Bobby C’s restaurant in Phoenix has been serving up the soul for the past eight years.

By Dylan Abrams | March 21, 2011

Community college is affordable option in rough economy

A direct link to the Metro Light Rail at the 38th and Washington streets stop gives students and commuters convenient access to the Gateway Community College.

By Kortney Tenaglia | March 8, 2011

RAIL TO AIR: Construction has begun at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for the PHX Sky Train. The first installment of the construction, projected to be finished in 2013, will connect passengers from the light rail to the east economy parking lot and Terminal 4 by way of a free, environmentally safe and driverless three-car train. (Photo by Sierra Smith)

Sky Harbor train to connect light rail to world

Starting in 2013, the stop at 44th and Washington streets will connect commuters to an automated train that will carry passengers through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 28, 2011

RIDE, ROCK AND ROLL: The Marquee Theatre, located on Mill Avenue north of Tempe Town Lake, is one of Tempe's best-known music venues and is only a short walk from the Center Parkway and Washington Street light rail stop. (Photo by Aaron Lavinsky)

Marquee brings Valley music community together

The light rail’s Center Parkway and Washington Street stop is within walking distance of a local treasure: the Marquee Theatre.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 21, 2011

LATE NIGHT SHREDDER: "Bing," an electric guitarist now several months unemployed, performs for donations at the intersection of Mill Avenue and Fifth Street. Raised by musician-parents, Bing was forced to learn music from an early age. He now plays more than 5 instruments to support his income. (Photo by MIchael Arellano)

Three lives cross on Mill Ave

Mill Avenue on a weekend night is often scattered with Patrón-thirsty ASU students, eager to get into the club and dance to Lady Gaga’s latest single.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 14, 2011

Life on the Light Rail: Too Cool for Campus

The light rail journey travels through the stops closest to ASU's Tempe campus to look at businesses creating a stress-free environment for students.

By Dylan Abrams | February 7, 2011

HAPPY HOUR: Devil's Advocate, just off of the Rural Road and University Drive metro stop, opened it's doors early on Saturday in preparation for the Super Bowl. The bar is a hotspot for Tempe residents and ASU students looking to blow off some steam. (Photo by Rosie Gochnour)

Light rail cruises through Tempe bar life

Midterms are already around the corner, and with noses buried deep in books, it’s easy for students to miss the treasures nestled around campus.

By Kortney Tenaglia | February 7, 2011

Apartments near light rail see student influx

Two apartment complexes along Apache Boulevard, Apache Station at Price Road and La Paloma at Martin Lane, have attracted residents because of their convenient location.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 31, 2011

Commuters find corner pocket in Mesa billiards hall

The Light Rail journey begins at Sycamore and Main Street, where a popular pool club has been serving valley residents for almost two decades.

By Dylan Abrams | January 24, 2011

Commuters find corner pocket in Mesa

Main Street Billiards, near Sycamore and Main streets stop in Mesa, is a regular pool-table sanctuary for some Valley residents, and a place where some go to escape the rough ride of life.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 24, 2011

Before the journey begins

Each Tuesday, The State Press and statepress.com will hop off at a different stop along the Metro Light Rail to tell the stories of the people and places near the line.

By Kortney Tenaglia | January 19, 2011

Life On The Light Rail

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