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Chamber July 09

somovillager wrote 1 week ago: Five years ago, I moved from Seattle to Phoenix to be Development Director at Arizona Lutheran Acad … more →

Tags: Chamber, Community, Events, Laveen, South Mountain Laveen Chamber

New Director of SABIS® International School

somovillager wrote 1 week ago: Willie J. Henry was appointed Director of SABIS® International School in May 2009.  Prior to his ap … more →

Tags: Education, kids, School

Will trains be silenced in downtown Phoenix?

dvcwebsite2008 wrote 2 weeks ago: The City of Phoenix is proposing a “quiet zone” for downtown Phoenix’s Warehouse D … more →

Tags: Downtown Vitality, noise, Transportation, Chase Field, Cooperstown, Downtown Phoenix, US Airways Center, Warehouse District

Phoenix Arizona - All American City

quotes wrote 3 weeks ago: It’s official: Phoenix Arizona is an All-America City – for the fifth time. National Civic League ju … more →

Tags: arizona, City of Phoenix News, Phil Gordon, phoenix, Phoenix Arizona, US - AZ (Phoenix), Government

Phoenix Arizona Volunteer Fair Phoenix Workforce Connection

quotes wrote 1 month ago: Phoenix Workforce Connection Join us at our Volunteer Fair where you can meet with organizations su … more →

Tags: arizona, Arizona Jobs, City of Phoenix News, Events, Free, human services, Jobs, Meeting, phoenix

Mayor's Corner June 09

somovillager wrote 1 month ago: A City in the Sun By Mayor Phil Gordon I’ve written about Green Phoenix.  I’ve spoken about turning … more →

Tags: Mayor's Corner, Positive news, Transportation, Green Phoenix, solar city

Good Folks June 09

somovillager wrote 1 month ago: By George Young This is a series of articles profiling some of the residents who live and work in t … more →

Tags: Good folks, SoMo Village, Volunteers, Positive news, south mountain, South Mountain Village, South Side

Downtown Phoenix luxury condos face money woes

dvcwebsite2008 wrote 1 month ago: [Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – When the first condo owners moved into The Summit at … more →

Tags: Downtown Vitality, Luxury Housing, Finances, Phil Gordon, Chase Field, Summit at Copper Square, Orpheum Lofts, Landmark Towers, David Wallach

Community Forum June 09

somovillager wrote 2 months ago: CUT?? Or CONTINUED??                                  What are the CHANGES in city services that … more →

Tags: Events, SoMo Village, Positive news, phoenix, South Mountain Village, Community, Council

Historic Homeowner Expo planned, June 20, downtown Phoenix

dvcwebsite2008 wrote 2 months ago: [Source: Barbara Stocklin, City of Phoenix] — The Historic Preservation Office (HPO) is a spon … more →

Tags: Historic Preservation, Affordable Housing, sustainability, Architecture, Interior design, Historic Preservation Office, Hyatt Regency

Phoenix Light Rail Extending Into Mesa1 comment

John Paul Mitchell wrote 3 months ago: Phoenix Light Rail Moving Into Mesa … more →

Tags: arizona, Politics, technology, General, Revenue, State of Arizona, Valley Metro, phoenix light rail, Light Rail

Phoenix Offers Amnesty for Delinquent Taxes

John Paul Mitchell wrote 3 months ago: The city of Phoenix will offer businesses a two-month tax amnesty opportunity, from April 15 to June … more →

Tags: arizona, Politics, Revenue, taxes, Economy, Laws, Money, Finances, Phil Gordon

Green Phoenix

John Paul Mitchell wrote 4 months ago: Mayor Gordon to unveil lofty 17-point green plan for Phoenix Commentary: Though I’m not a bel … more →

Tags: arizona, Federal Government, Politics, technology, Phil Gordon, phoenix, Arizona State University, State of Arizona, Phoenix Mayor

FBI Rescues Child Prostitutes Across Nation

John Paul Mitchell wrote 4 months ago: City of Phoenix not linked with child prostitution rings Phoenix police arrested 46 adult prostitute … more →

Tags: arizona, Federal Government, Laws, police, Politics, Arrests, Chicago, child prostitution, child sex crimes

City of Phoenix Spends $35 MILLION on NBA All-Star Event

John Paul Mitchell wrote 5 months ago: Mayor Gordon Wastes Exuberant Taxpayer Money To Showcase Phoenix What is going on, Phoenix Mayor Gor … more →

Tags: arizona, Politics, taxes, Economy, Money, Phil Gordon, phoenix, taxpayers, Government

Volunteer opportunities abound for Phoenix residents

dvcwebsite2008 wrote 5 months ago: The City of Phoenix has expanded its list of volunteer opportunities by department to include a cale … more →

Tags: Arts and Culture, Education, Historic Preservation, Homelessness, human services, Neighborhoods, Public Safety, Transportation, volunteerism

President Obama to Visit Phoenix Next Week

John Paul Mitchell wrote 5 months ago: After hitting three states in four days, President Barack Obama is going back on the road next week … more →

Tags: arizona, Commentary, Federal Government, Politics, Arizona politics, arizona tourism, AZ, Barack Obama, foreclosure

Phoenix city budget crisis increases interest in volunteerism1 comment

dvcwebsite2008 wrote 5 months ago: [Source: Cathryn Creno, Arizona Republic] — The City of Phoenix now has a Web page where peopl … more →

Tags: Finances, governance, volunteerism, city budget, Deborah Dillon, Graffiti Busters, Japanese Friendship Garden, Phoenix Police Department, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Montini On Arpaio's Latest Stunt; Light Rail Used For Cons

John Paul Mitchell wrote 5 months ago: This is what happens when we lose interest in illegal immigration. For what seemed like years Sherif … more →

Tags: arizona, Laws, police, Politics, Phil Gordon, Arizona politics, State of Arizona, Sheriff, Joe Arpaio