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After years of being flush with federal rescue and relief funds, Phoenix now faces an uncertain financial future. The pandemic-related dollars have slowed and, starting in 2025, cities will no longer be able to collect sales tax on residential rent. As city departments evaluate their budgets, there’s concern about how security at parks could be affected.In 2021, Albert Valle
After years of hearing complaints about light rail security, one Phoenix council member wants to consider adding barriers to keep out people who don’t pay fares.
Plans are underway to transform an old Kmart store into a workforce training and education center. On Monday, the Phoenix City Council approved a $4 million contract with Gensler and Associates to provide architectural services. “I just can’t wait to see all of the students, all of the parents, everyone that will be coming into this building and getting a great education,
The Phoenix City Council will be asked Wednesday to approve more than $2 million to create a new court for people experiencing homelessness. It’s called community court. It’s designed like other specialty courts operating in Phoenix — there’s one for veterans only and one for people with behavioral health issues. The goal for all specialty courts is the same: to provide
Glaring problems hit close to those living along 27th Avenue Tuesday and Wednesday. Back-to-back deadly shootings happened just blocks a part.