It was once a place where people cleared out after work, where most restaurants closed by 3 p.m., where only the occasional sports game or First Fridays art walk drew a younger crowd.

Now Arizona State University students live and learn on the Downtown Phoenix campus, bringing an energy and presence that have helped inject new life into the area.

• Read more about Downtown Phoenix campus turns 15

In the wake of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to adjust its security approach ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.

• Read more about Inauguration security moves front and center following Capitol riot

• Read more about ASU, Mayo Clinic and Maricopa County Department of Public Health collaborate on antibody survey

• Read more about Nimble ASU events crew supports dozens of COVID-19 saliva-testing sites

• Read more about ASU alum paving pathways for people with disabilities

• Read more about Salute to Service begins Nov. 1

• Read more about 1 in 4 Arizona suicides are domestic-violence related, ASU center finds

• Read more about ASU water policy expert addresses new drought plan for state

• Read more about Climate change statistics rising faster and higher

• Read more about ASU's year in review 2017