Number of 9-1-1 calls to affect redistribution of Phoenix Police resources, officers
The Phoenix Police Department is preparing to redistribute its resources and the number of officers stationed to an area based on the number of 9-1-1 calls in the area.
Lotion company started by nonprofit gives jobs, training to homeless
The Lodestar Day Recourse Center helped homeless people in Phoenix through its program Just B Just, which gives them the chance to learn business skills.
Study, meetings look at options for new 7th Street pedestrian crossing
Vice Mayor Michael Johnson has brought up to City Council the issue of a new form of pedestrian crossing on Seventh Street near Heritage Square and the Phoenix Children's Museum.
Railbirds brings together nature lovers, light rail for scavenger hunt
The Rio Salado Audubon Center organized a light rail bird-watching event on Saturday, in which some teams found dozens of species of birds near the light rail.
Rock Against Hunger promotes donating food with musical prizes
Rock Against Hunger, a new student organization, will begin collecting food donations Wednesday and will give participants a chance to win autographed guitars or concert tickets.
20 ASU students to teach at Central High School next fall
ASU will be sending ten history and 10 English student teachers to Central High School next fall as part of a student-teaching program so they can complete the hands-on experience requirement and decrease the school’s student-to-teacher ratio.
Bloomberg Philanthropies grant to fund sustainability project, community gardens
Phoenix accepted a $100,000 grant on Monday from Bloomberg Philanthropies to improve the city’s energy efficiency and access to healthy foods.
City’s bike budget may remain stagnant for next year
The city of Phoenix bike program has had a higher budget than originally planned for the past two fiscal years thanks to extra funding, but the program may not see any extra money next year.
Valley Metro proposes fare increases; Phoenix public hearings begin this week
Light rail and bus riders in the greater Phoenix area are likely to experience a fare increase effective March 1, 2013, but the will not affect ASU students who hold a current U-Pass.
Personal car service plans Phoenix launch
Uber, a luxury personal driving service, will soft launch in downtown Phoenix on Thursday. The company, based in San Francisco, leased with CO+HOOTS. Their motto is to be everyone's private driver.