Author: April Atwood

April Atwood

April is a Phoenix-based freelance writer, with a particular love for constantly re-discovering this city. Although she dreams of hosting her own nature show, she spends the days in advertising and nights in downtown Phoenix, indulging in the unique community and eclectic cuisine. When not busy planning world domination, she writes, bikes, and uses a coffee press, but not in the pretentious way.


United Cerebral Palsy Provides Services at Downtown Location

September 29, 2016 | By

United Cerebral Palsy’s new location in the Garfield neighborhood offers a range of services and therapies for children and adults with disabilities.

Get Crafty at Craft Rave 2016

June 22, 2016 | By

Enjoy six hours of nonstop crafting with 10 local artists at Craft Rave 2016, this Friday, June 24 at Changing Hands in uptown Phoenix.

CultivEAT: A Locally Grown Feast

May 20, 2016 | By

ASU sustainability grad Callie Rose Alden brings the CultivEAT farm-to-table-dinner back to the Roosevelt Growhouse this Saturday.

Innovation Grows at Agave Farms

April 28, 2016 | By

Agave Environmental Contracting has turned a long-empty lot into an innovative community destination.

The Department Adds Unique Flavor to Local Co-Working Blend

March 31, 2016 | By

The Department, one of the newest downtown co-working spaces, is deliberately designed to foster collaboration.

Circle the City Delivers Healthcare to Phoenix’s Homeless

March 22, 2016 | By

Circle the City offers services to the most acutely ill men and women experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County.

Historic Heard Building Enters A New Era

January 20, 2016 | By

The 1919 building that once housed the Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette is getting a modern makeover to reflect the changing face of downtown Phoenix.

Secret Soccer Strikes Again

January 14, 2016 | By

Small Goal Soccer brings their surreptitious rooftop matches back to downtown Phoenix this Saturday.

Urban Living at Uptown Row

December 28, 2015 | By

Local developers, designers and real estate partners collaborate to develop an urban living experience with the 10-unit Uptown Row townhouse community.

Locally Grown Fun at the Certified Local Fall Festival

November 13, 2015 | By

Local First Arizona’s 11th annual fall fest takes place this Saturday, November 14 at Portland Parkway with food, drinks, music, kids activities and more.