Earlier this year, Jake and Rachel McDonald started giving out coffee from their downtown home and accepting donations to help the couple pay the fees associated with adopting a child. Their open coffee houses are every Saturday.
A city program may streamline its process to connect small businesses with local government work. Businesses would now pre-register to speed up the certification process.
The Phoenix Public Transit Department unveiled a new Park-and-Ride bus stop in south Phoenix Saturday. The stop will open Monday and feature 205 shade-covered parking spots.
The city is looking at ways to cut costs associated with its employee's health care. City officials warn that without action, the costs can cripple the city's budget in coming years.
Municipal ID cards may be coming to Phoenix, as a subcommittee voted on Wednesday to explore the possibility further amidst strong objections from some citizens.
A comprehensive public transit plan will now be up to the public's vote. The proposal would create a new sales tax to fund the improvement of city streets and the creation of 15 miles of new Light Rail tracks.
