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.
Cafe opens in nursing building, offering kitchen training and healthy menu
Management of Food Service Systems, or The Kitchen Cafe to customers, is an upper-division course in the nutrition program that is required before students can apply for their capstone internships.
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.