ASU downtown Phoenix students to promote “Action, Advocacy, Arts” on April 3
Arizona State University’s “Action, Advocacy, Arts” will emphasize the strength of community dialogue and engagement through a series of free activities from 1:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 3 at the Downtown Phoenix campus University Center, 411 N Central Ave. Highlights include: 1:30 to 3 p.m. — A Civil Rights Forum featuring national Native … Read more
Viewpoint: Phoenix kidnapped by the Cartels
[Source: George F. Will, Washington Post] — Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris, a solid block of a man with a shock of thick gray hair, is stolid and patient, but there are limits. Clearly he is weary of explaining that this is one of America’s safest large cities, with declining rates of violent crime and … Read more
Phoenix ZIP codes tell the story of 2008
[Source: J. Craig Anderson, Arizona Republic] – When will the housing market hit bottom, and how long will it take to get there? The answer is clear: It depends on where you live. The Valley’s housing slump is really a collection of highly localized downturns, each following its own timeline and trajectory, according to analysis … Read more
Metro Phoenix homeless count up 20% from 2008
[Source: Yvonne Wingett, Arizona Republic] — More single adults, families, and youths are living on the streets in metro Phoenix. A Maricopa Association of Governments survey counted 2,918 homeless people throughout the county this year, a 20 percent increase from the 2,426 counted in 2008. The Homeless Street Count found 230 families living on the … Read more
Soon-to-open Postino Central in uptown Phoenix raises $11K for school
[Source: Alison Bailin] — Postino Central, which is on Central Avenue just north of Colter Street in uptown Phoenix, held a pre-grand opening fundraising celebration last Saturday, raising more than $11,000 for the nearby St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. Postino Central marks Postino Wine Cafe’s second Valley location, with the original location at 3939 E. … Read more
Viewpoint: What’s a motto with those folks up in Phoenix?
[Source: Anne T. Denogean, Tucson Citizen] — Phoenix: “Arizona’s urban heart.” That, my friends, is Phoenix’s new marketing slogan, its desired image or branding, if you will. The Downtown Phoenix Partnership actually paid some marketing firm $160,000 to come up with it. I’d say that was a lunch hour well spent. For the marketing firm. … Read more
Jon Garrido to run for Phoenix District 8 City Council seat
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – Phoenix businessman Jon Garrido, 66, announced Thursday that he would challenge Councilman Michael Johnson for the District 8 city council seat. On Sept. 1, Phoenix voters will elect four city council members. Council members Peggy Neely, Tom Simplot, and Sal DiCiccio are also up for reelection. The centerpiece of … Read more
Viewpoint: Central Phoenix, the good, bad, and ugly
[Source: Jon Talton, Rogue Columnist blog] — Because I know the fragile self-esteem of Phoenicians is at stake, let me begin my observations about the state of the center city with the good stuff. I smelled the orange blossoms — even stepping out into one of ugliest urban spaces anywhere, the pedestrian loading zone at … Read more
