Needy flood increasingly strapped Phoenix charities
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – The grim economy has driven Valley residents to turn to charities of last resort: shelters and food banks. The economy is also taking a toll on the non-profits that are helping them. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance gave away 70 percent more food to needy families this past December … Read more
CenPhoTV for the week of 2/6/2009
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Now it’s 21 candidates running for Phoenix Council 6 seat
[Source: Scott Wong, Arizona Republic] – Is it a sign of tough economic times? The applications and resumes trickling in minutes before Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline brought to 21 the number of candidates who have applied to replace Phoenix City Councilman Greg Stanton. The nine-year council veteran resigned this week to take a top position … Read more
Phoenix city government cuts $270 million in spending
[Source: Scott Wong, Arizona Republic] — Shorter library hours. Fewer after-school programs. Senior center and swimming pool closures. Less money for homeless shelters and the arts. The Phoenix City Council’s decision Tuesday to cut spending by $270 million, including $156 million in services, signals the start of tougher times for residents and employees as the … Read more
Phoenix mayor to give State of the City address, March 11
Join the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon to hear the Mayor’s State of the City Address: Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Check-in and Networking; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Luncheon and Address Place: Sheraton Hotel, downtown Phoenix Chamber members $65; non-members $80. Chamber member … Read more
Phoenix Willo home tour, Feb. 8
[Source: Downtown Phoenix Journal] — The Willo Historic District Annual Home Tour will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This unique neighborhood tour features outstanding examples of Tudor, Spanish, and Bungalow style homes dating from the 1920s through the 1940s. One of Phoenix’s most beautiful, and oldest historic … Read more
Fare hikes loom for metro Phoenix bus and light-rail riders
[Source: Sean Holstege, Arizona Republic] – Just as ridership is growing to record levels on the Valley’s public transit, authorities are edging closer to enacting big fare hikes. Officials are weighing base-fare increases of at least 40 percent to maintain services as other revenue falls sharply and operating costs rise. As with other transit systems … Read more
Due to budget cuts, Phoenix Public Library reduces hours starting March 2
Due to City of Phoenix budget cuts, Phoenix Public Library will reduce hours of operation starting March 2. The new hours will be: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Closed Sunday For more information, click here.
