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The city of Phoenix Public Works Department and the Phoenix Public Library will start up the city's first public-recycling program on Monday.

With Halloween nearing and a slow economic recovery, a costume shop gave a fortunate break to Stan Wingo who was jobless and searching for employment for months.

A group of about 30 to 40 people participated in a flash mob around noon on Thursday in Taylor Mall to urge students to vote at the upcoming election on Nov. 2.

Phoenix is off to a faster start than other cities in quickly utilizing stimulus money for sustainability, city officials said in a press conference Tuesday.

The Hotel San Carlos in downtown Phoenix benefits from this seasonal increase in business because the establishment’s history has given it the reputation of being haunted. The hotel’s exposure and revenue peaks during this time of year thanks to Ghosts of Phoenix Tours, which allows tourists to experience firsthand some of the paranormal activity the hotel has to offer.

After heavy debate and discussion, the ASASUD Senate voted to approve a funding request of $45,938.10 by Downtown student recreation.

The ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation is taking steps toward a healthier Arizona with its participation in this year’s homecoming parade with the Make Just 1 Healthy Lifestyle Change initiative and its involvement in Healthy Arizona Now.

Seventy-five students, businesspeople, developers and all other kinds of entrepreneurs and innovators will gather on Friday in downtown Phoenix and work for 54 hours straight to develop new startup companies.

An increase in student customers has been noticeable at local businesses in downtown Phoenix that now accept Maroon and Gold Dollars from students this year.

West of Soho, a new retail store in CityScape, opened its doors earlier this month.