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Archive for July 8th, 2008

On July 12, do what you can to clean up graffiti

July 8, 2008

Learn how to set up and operate a paint sprayer to eliminate graffiti in your Phoenix neighborhood during a free workshop from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Graffiti Busters Warehouse, 64 N. 48th Ave.  For more information, click here.

Raising dough for an historic Phoenix bakery

July 8, 2008

[Source: Barbara Stocklin, City of Phoenix] — The City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office is working with an historic property owner to locate an investment partner, purchaser, or tenant with the resources to complete an adaptive re-use of the 1917 Lugo Bakery at 415 W. Sherman St.  It’s a 2,000 square foot commercial structure, complete [...]

Phoenix mayor promotes light rail & small business during coffee

July 8, 2008

[Source: Lynn Ducey, Phoenix Business Journal, July 8, 2008] — A Valley Metro Light Rail car is expected to make an inaugural appearance in downtown Phoenix on Thursday or Friday, while city officials prepare a Web portal aimed at “all things downtown,” Mayor Phil Gordon said on Tuesday.  Gordon made the announcement as part of [...]

Having a civil discourse about downtown issues

July 8, 2008

To advance society and improve the quality of life in Arizona, we must be prepared to discuss potentially divisive issues, such as growth, education, healthcare, religion, race, immigration, and transportation.  Our democracy is dependent upon a responsible citizenry that can, and will, wrestle with these tough issues, without partisanship, while maintaining respect for the need [...]

Independent Arizona businesses urge you to “shop local”

July 8, 2008

[Source: David Van Den Berg and Lisa Halverstadt, Arizona Republic] — This week has been declared Independents Week by a group of Arizona business owners, and they’re encouraging consumers to shop local.  Local First Arizona was created in 2003 to encourage the support of local businesses, and has grown to more than 1,300 businesses, including [...]