CenPhoTV for the week of 07/31/2009
A weekly video webcast about Phoenix living. For more information, visit their website.
Independent restaurants aim to Devour Phoenix
[Source: Lynn Ducey, Phoenix Business Journal] – A handful of Valley restaurateurs and Local First Arizona are banding together to promote independent eateries across metro Phoenix through a new group called Devour Phoenix. Local First Arizona is a grassroots nonprofit aimed at supporting homegrown companies and encouraging state residents to do the same. A handful … Read more
Phoenix’s “New Vision” city council slate unveils Plan 468
[Source: Scott Wong, Arizona Republic] – Free health care for all Phoenicians. The creation of a Mexican Riviera-type development along the Rio Salado. And a new Phoenix energy board to oversee the city’s sustainability efforts. They are just a few ideas from Plan 468, which the New Vision slate unveiled during a Thursday evening news … Read more
Arizona so broke it may sell off its House, Senate
[Source: National Post, Ontario, Canada] – Has Arnold Schwarzenegger heard of this? Arizona’s financial condition is so desperate the state is considering selling off its legislative structures, including its Senate and House buildings, for US$735 million. The Arizona Republic reports: “Dozens of other state properties also may be sold as the state government faces its … Read more
Phoenix residents encouraged to take a night out on Night Rail, July 31
[Source: Rail Life] – Metro stepped up and extended the hours for light rail, so now it’s our turn to show them it was a great decision! Introducing Night Rail, July 31. If you are a fan of the extended light rail hours, a friend of business owners along the line, or just a fan … Read more
CenPhoTV for the week of 07/24/2009
A weekly video webcast about Phoenix living. For more information, visit their website.
Church program seen as key to safer South Phoenix
[Source: Michael Ferraresi, Arizona Republic] – Sweating in the summer heat, volunteers moved boxes of donated food at the Bridge Church as others helped south Phoenix residents find clothes, jobs and government benefits. Meanwhile, police officers watched briefly over the small crowd at the worship hall, which doubles as a human-services community center to serve … Read more
A growing appetite for downtown Phoenix dining
[Source: Howard Seftel and Megan Finnerty, Arizona Republic] – Looking past the current economic downturn, optimistic restaurateurs believe downtown Phoenix is poised to compete in the next few years with Scottsdale as a dining destination. The momentum has been jump-started by a group of independent chefs and entrepreneurs who believe in the area’s potential. They, … Read more
