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News & Events
- New Key Chain Library Cards Launched
Jan. 2, 2009
- Christmas Tree Recycling Sites
Jan. 2, 2009
- Meetings and Events Calendar
Jan. 2, 2009
- Police Update Regarding Cat in Tree
Dec. 31, 2008
- City Offices Closed for New Year's Holiday
Dec. 26, 2008
- Fares Needed For METRO Beginning Jan. 1
Dec. 31, 2008
- Foreclosure Web Site Approaches 14,000 Visits
Dec. 31, 2008
- Certification Workshop for Small Business Owners
Dec. 30, 2008
Features
Residents Invited to Review and Comment on City Budget
The city of Phoenix is in the process of preparing its 2009-10 budget, which will include reductions to city programs and services of more than $162 million. Residents are invited to attend community hearings to discuss the proposed budget before final decisions are made. You can view details of the proposed budget, get a list of community hearings and submit comments by clicking on the link above.
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Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday at Awards Breakfast
The 23rd annual “Stand Up for Justice” event will be held 7 - 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. Third St.
The event will honor six winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Awards and one winner of the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award.
Public Library Winter Reading Program
“Catch BookBreath @ your Phoenix Public Library,” kicks off Jan. 12 and runs through March 14 at all library locations.
Children up to 18 years old are eligible to participate in the program - find out how they can earn prizes by spending time reading or listening to books.
Phoenix Homeless Winter Respite Program
The city's family services centers are accepting donations of blankets and new, warm clothing items for the community's homeless living on the streets.
Get more information about how you can help.
Protect Your Plumbing From Freezing Temperatures
Although Phoenix does not get near as cold in the winter as other parts of the country, we are still susceptible to freezing temperatures occasionally, which can catch us off-guard.
If a freeze warning is issued, here are a few tips to help prevent your water lines from freezing.
Featured Photo
Actor Supports Public Safety
David Spade recently donated $100,000 towards the purchase of rifles to help keep patrol officers and the community safe. (Pictured from left) Mayor Gordon, David Spade, Police Chief Jack Harris, Councilman Claude Mattox, Phoenix Police Foundation Board President Marc Cavness and Phoenix Law Enforcement Association President Mark Spencer.