City of Phoenix Manager’s Message: Budget Update & “Thank You”
[Source: City of Phoenix] This message was sent to all City of Phoenix e-mail users: Dear fellow employees: As you know, last Sunday was the Super Bowl. As millions of Americans spent the day enjoying the big game, a Water Services crew was busy repairing a water main break at 48th Street and Charleston Avenue. … Read more
City of Phoenix considers a four day work week
Thursday could become the new Friday for thousands of Phoenix city employees in an effort to save money and keep workers happy
City plans to cut free downtown Phoenix DASH bus route
[Source: Jahna Berry, Arizona Republic] – Phoenix plans to downsize the free Downtown Area Shuttle’s bus routes on July 26, but a downtown business group is lobbying prevent some of the cuts. Because of city budget reductions, the DASH will lose its “downtown loop,” which stops at or near many key downtown cultural attractions, … Read more
Phoenix residents urged to complete U.S. Census form
[Source: City of Phoenix] – If you have not mailed back your census form, it’s not too late — just fill it out and mail it back. If you didn’t receive a form, here’s the number to call: 1-866-872-6868. Why? The U.S. Constitution requires that the census — a count of everyone living in the … Read more
Jackson Street Entertainment District on shaky ground
[Source: Jan Buchholz, Phoenix Business Journal] – A blockbuster plan to create a downtown Phoenix entertainment district is in jeopardy as the lender filed a notice of trustee sale on several of the properties involved. At the same time, three major Valley high-rise condo projects are poised for major court dates that could dramatically affect … Read more
Phoenix homebuyers may qualify for financial help in purchasing foreclosure
[Source: City of Phoenix] — Potential homebuyers may qualify for $15,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to help buy a foreclosed single-family home, townhouse, or condominium in the city of Phoenix. The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Homeownership Assistance Program is presenting two information sessions to outline eligibility criteria. The first … Read more
Piper, Flinn foundations allocate funds to metro Phoenix arts groups
[Source: Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust & Flinn Foundation] – A total of $1.25 million will go into a one-time arts and culture initiative resulting from redirecting remaining grant funds from the wind-down of Metro Phoenix Partnership for Arts and Culture (MPAC). The Flinn Foundation and Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, MPAC’s two major … Read more
ASU plans to end partnership role in downtown Phoenix med school
[Source: Anne Ryman, Arizona Republic] — When the University of Arizona opened a college of medicine in downtown Phoenix in 2006, the endeavor was hailed as a national model, given the heavy involvement of its long-standing rival, Arizona State University. Now, a scant three years later, that partnership is likely ending — the latest victim … Read more
