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Phoenix’s Opportunity Corridor knocked by recession
[Source: Mike Sunnucks, Phoenix Business Journal] — Four years ago, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon announced he wanted to rehabilitate run-down areas along the 12-mile stretch from the Arizona Capitol...
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Highest 2009 enrollment growth seen at ASU’s downtown Phoenix campus
[Source: Arizona State University] — Enrollment at ASU this fall has reached a record 68,064 students, a thousand more than last year’s 67,082. ASU’s enrollment has grown by nearly 13,000 students...
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City council members annoyed by lack of communication from developers
[Source: Mike Sunnucks and Jan Buchholz, Phoenix Business Journal] — Some Valley city council members are frustrated with the lack of updates they are getting from real estate developers regarding...
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New light rail guide features metro Phoenix arts and culture locales, deals
METRO and 39 Valley arts and culture venues are marking National Arts and Humanities Month with a new light rail destination guide. The 33-page full-color METRO Arts and Culture Ride Guide features...
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Future light rail extensions to Glendale in study phase
[Source: EV Living] — Glendale is home to two professional sports franchises, an Air Force base, and more than a few casinos, but not the Metro Light Rail. Valley Metro introduced the light rail in...
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Phoenix area’s light rail system marks 1st year
[Source: Amanda Lee Myers, Associated Press] — When passengers began riding new light rail trains in the Phoenix area last December, many questions were on their minds. Can light rail succeed in a...
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ASU grad launches iPhone app for Phoenix light rail riders
[Source: Arizona Republic Light Rail Blog] — An Arizona State University grad has launched a free iPhone application to help people ride Phoenix’s light rail system. For each station, it features a...
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Nation’s largest single-day marathon starts in downtown Phoenix
[Source: Dana Caporaso, ABC News 15] — More than 30,000 runners from around the world laced up their shoes for the Valley’s seventh annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon. From professional...
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Fraud case ends for Arizona’s Mortgages Ltd.
[Source: Andrew Johnson, Arizona Republic] — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has resolved fraud accusations it brought against an investment arm of failed commercial real-estate financier...
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Downtown Phoenix 2.0?
[Source: Jon Talton, Rogue Columnist] — It’s surprising that some appear so sanguine about the likely foreclosure of most units at the 44 Monroe condo tower. This, along with a similar fate for the...
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