Swine flu outbreak continues to grow in U.S. and internationally
[Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)] — The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional cases of confirmed swine influenza and a number of hospitalizations of swine flu patients. Internationally, the situation is more serious too, with additional countries reporting confirmed cases … Read more
Viewpoint: How to drive in Phoenix, Arizona
Okay, this is one of those chain e-mails from a friend. But it’s all about Phoenix. Which is what we communicate here. And we can’t be serious all of the time, right? So here goes: How to drive in Phoenix, Arizona… “Phoenix ” actually consists of Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, and half of … Read more
Phoenix’s Tres Rios wetlands project gains federal stimulus funding
[Source: City of Phoenix] — Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced federal stimulus dollars for the city of Phoenix. The Corps is committing $36.4 million for additional construction at the Tres Rios environmental restoration project. The project will restore the ecosystem in this 8-mile reach of the Salt River, including re-establishment of native … Read more
Midtown Museum neighborhood to meet April 29
The next meeting of the Midtown Museum District Neighborhood Association (MMDNA) will be held on Wednesday, April 29 at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 2520 N. Central Avenue, starting at 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Philip McNeely, City of Phoenix Environmental Sustainability Program Manager. Philip will talk about sustainability projects in the city … Read more
History of Arizona place names topic of April 30 “brown bag” talk
In this presentation, Tucson writer Greg McNamee examines the history of Arizona place names, from Ali Shonak to Zephyr, using lively anecdotes to discuss the little-known stories behind names on the land. Place names are like fossil poetry. They afford a kind of folk history, a snapshot in time that enables us to read them … Read more
Canalscape one component of “Green Phoenix”
[Source: Arizona State University] — On March 10, 2009, ASU President Michael Crow met with US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu to discuss a new initiative called “Green Phoenix.” ASU, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, and other government, education and business entities, has devised a 17-point plan to make Phoenix a national leader … Read more
LISC Green Development Center offers resources to “go green”
[Source: Teresa Brice, Local Initiatives Service Corp.] – Your friends at LISC Phoenix want to inform you of resources recently made available by the LISC Green Development Center. LISC has been hard at work developing tools and documents that we hope you find useful. Currently available here online are: The Green Screen: A resource intended … Read more
Sign-up now for Phoenix Parks and Recreation summer programs
[City of Phoenix] — Registration is now open for the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s complete summer schedule of full-day drop-in recreation programs, classes, and sports leagues and instruction. Participants can sign up for programs online with any major credit card in the Classes and Programs link of the department Web site. Registration opens … Read more
