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Panaderia Taza
A new restaurant venture in South Phoenix brings together the atmosphere of Starbucks with the food of a traditional Mexican bakery. Abigail Beshkin reports on Panaderia Taza. Note: Panaderia Taza is located at 7602 S. Central Avenue in Phoenix. Ph: 602-323-9277.
( May 26, 2005 )

Hiroshima Maiden
Sixty years ago, the United States dropped an Atomic bomb on the Japanese City Hiroshima. Ten years later, 25 women were brought to the U.S. for reconstructive surgery. But once in the states, they were thrust in the public eye. The piece "Hiroshima Maiden" explores this tension at ASU’s Galvin Playhouse this Friday, April 29th and Saturday April 30th at 7 p.m.
( Apr 29, 2005 )

Anti-immigration Proposals Draw Protest
Two bills working their way through the state legislature are drawing criticism from those who say they’re the most stringent anti-immigration proposals yet. Hundreds marched from Mesa to Phoenix yesterday hoping to stop the legislation in its tracks. Abigail Beshkin reports.
( Apr 6, 2005 )

Grand Avenue
Abigail Beshkin takes you to an emerging gem in your own backyard — Grand Avenue’s growing arts district in downtown Phoenix.
( Feb 18, 2005 )

Interview with Novelist Pam Houston
Western writer Pam Houston has written a new novel, "Sight Hound," about a wise Irish Wolfhound who teaches his owner about love and trust. Pam Houston uses Western landscapes such as the Colorado Plateau as backdrops for her essays, short stories—and now, her first novel. She spoke with KJZZ’s Abigail Beshkin about writing on the outdoors, and whether to call her work "chick lit."
( Feb 4, 2005 )

Profile of a Soldier: Corporal Michael Downey
A 21-year-old Marine who died after being wounded in Fallujah was laid to rest in his hometown of Phoenix earlier this month. Abigail Beshkin has this profile of Lance Corporal Michael Downey.
( Dec 16, 2004 )

Historic Home Tour
This weekend, the F.Q. Story historic neighborhood in Phoenix has its 20th annual home tour. Abigail Beshkin reports on why this neighborhood wants to remind people that Phoenix has historic homes.

The F.Q. Story Historic home tour takes place on Saturday, December 4th from 6p.m.-9p.m. and Sunday, December 5th, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: West Lynwood (1 block south of McDowell) from 7th Avenue to 15th Avenue in Phoenix. For more information call 602-258-9282 or visit www.fqstory.org.
( Dec 3, 2004 )

Monitoring Voting Complaints
KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin reports on voting irregularities logged by the group Election Protection, a coalition of groups such as the ACLU, the League of Women Voters and more.
( Nov 2, 2004 )

Poll Watching in Arizona
KJZZ's Abigail Beshkin reports that 1000 poll monitors and attorneys will be watching Arizona polling places closely on election day to make sure that everyone who is eligible to vote can-- and that every vote is counted.
( Oct 29, 2004 )

Taco Vendors Ask To Extend Hours
A new state law that lets bars serve alcohol for an extra hour may be good for bar owners, but it's a different story for Phoenix taco vendors who say they now miss out on their best, late-night customers.
( Oct 11, 2004 )

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