Economic Development

Tohono O'odham Nation Racks Up Another Legal Victory in Federal Court

U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell ruled today that the Tohono O'odham Nation's plan to build a West Valley casino is in compliance with the state's gaming compacts. It's yet another legal victory to the tribe being that has been heavily opposed by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, state and feder ... More >>

City Council

Art of The City

Race Track

Specs and the City

Phoenix Mayor-Elect Greg Stanton Taps Community and Economic Development Director Paul Blue As Chief of Staff

Paul Blue​Phoenix Mayor-elect Greg Stanton, who beat his challenger with a commanding 14-point lead on November 8, has tapped Community and Economic Development Director Paul Blue as his first chief of staff.Stanton won't be sworn into office until January 3, but in the meantime, Blue will help ma ... More >>

Rick Perry's Texas Is a Fantasy Land

Mayor Gordon May Be Remembered Most for Compromising His Ethics for the Woman He Loved

Phoenix Councilman Claude Mattox, Other Public Officials Enjoying Concerts, Suns Games in Arena Suite; Incomplete Records Mask How Often

Public officials living the suite life at the U.S. Airways Center.​Phoenix officials have not kept track of who's been kicking back in the city-owned suite at the U.S. Airways Center watching Phoenix Suns games or rocking out to legends like Elton John. But they're supposed to, according to their ... More >>

Will El Mirage Ever Be Able to Emerge From the Shadow of Luke Air Force Base?

Arizona Republican's Abortion Bill is "Assault [on] Woman's Dignity," Pro-Choice Group Says

www.demotivateus.com​There are several abortion bills making their way through the Arizona Legislature at the moment. None of them seem to make a whole lot of sense, considering the other, more-pressing issues the state currently faces (namely a pesky $2 billion budget shortfall), but o ... More >>

Megan Griego, Fired Surprise Employee, Sues Over Claim That City Violated Her Right to Free Speech

​ A woman who was fired by the city of Surprise after arguing against budget cuts in a public hearing is suing in federal court over the alleged violation of her free-speech rights. Megan Griego had been working as an economic development coordinator for about three years when s ... More >>

Sidebar: Mexican Macroeconomics

In the Same Boat

Phoenix crowns nationwide series champeen

Tohono O'odham Nation's West Valley Land Closer to Becoming Part of the Tribe's Reservation, Feds Decide

After a long battle, the Tohono O'odham Nation emerged victorious today when the feds accepted the tribe's West Valley land into "trust."This isn't the final step, but it is a major one for the Indian tribe. It means the Tohono O'odham Nation is closer to building its proposed $600 million resort-st ... More >>

Peanut Butter Miracles: In Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti, Dr. Patricia Wolff Has Made Ending Child Malnutrition Her Life's Work

Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon's 2009 Calendar Missing Info on His Girlfriend's Connection to Phoenix Mega-Developer

​ A version of Mayor Phil Gordon's 2009 calendar released this week to New Times is missing some bits of inflammatory information that were present last year.When city officials provided some of the same public records last year, the calendar revealed that on at least two occasions, ... More >>

Glendale Assails El Mirage for Not Bending Over "In All Ways" to Luke Air Force Base

​El Mirage just can't catch a break.For decades, the small West Valley community has been steamrolled, dismissed, and mocked by neighboring cities, mostly because they believe that El Mirage and its policies pose a threat to Luke Air Force Base.The city was recently assailed by Glendale over d ... More >>

Today is World Toilet Day; Group Asks Phoenicians, "Are You Squatting?"

www.betterlifestylesinc.com​There seems to be a day designated for just about everything, and toilets are no exception.Today, November 19, is "World Toilet Day" and a group called "The World Toilet Organization" is encouraging Phoenicians to participate in a global event called "The Big Squa ... More >>

Former Chandler Economic Development Director Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct

Richard Mulligan, former director of economic development for the city of Chandler​It seems the only thing separating Richard Mulligan, Chandler's former director of economic development, from the dysfunctional hillbillies gracing the Jerry Springer Show is the number of teeth in h ... More >>

Robots to do Battle at MetroCenter; Youths From Maricopa Skill Center Showcasing Summer Project

Image: Wikimedia Commons The rip of metal skin, the smell of electric motors overheating, the excited faces of young nerds in button-down, short-sleeve shirts... If you love a good robot fight like we do, tread on down to Metrocenter this Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. It may not be as exciting as a ... More >>

Happy Campers and Hikers: State Parks Open After Employees Told to Report to Work Despite Lack of Budget

Image: Wikimedia Commons The state parks department sent out the following news release this morning, announcing that "closed" signs were being taken down at state parks. The Arizona Republic's Casey Newton reports that some campers had already been evicted as a state government shutdown loomed. But ... More >>

Society Ball

Gallery reopening benefits downtown arts community

Phoenix Rising?

A peek at the future cityscape

Matt's Big Hassle

Three years ago, Mayor-elect Phil Gordon promised to make it easier for small businesses to renovate old buildings. But the problems faced by one indie restaurateur show that, if anything, it's harder than ever

Give the Godfather the Boot

A throng of people turned out to learn about Jerry Colangelo's secret plan for downtown. They learned nada. It's high time for Mayor Phil Gordon to end this charade.

Tough Row To Ho

Can the city's seediest street ever be cleaned up, much less gentrified?

Abstract Art Cuts

Gilbert zeroes out public art commies

Operation Mickey Mouse

Could downtown Phoenix get more soulless? Yep! Check out Jerry Colangelo's secret plan.

Jerry's World

Jerry Colangelo and his pals have gobbled up the lion’s share of public development dollars. If downtown’s to be saved, City Hall’s got to share the wealth.

Creative Class Act

Richard Florida knows exactly what's wrong with Phoenix

Romancing the Genome

The love story that may spark Arizona's New Economy.

Heard Mentality

How much longer will the city allow the acclaimed museum to disrupt a historic neighborhood's peace and quiet?

Furious George

Is Scottsdale ready for four more years of political scrutiny from George Zraket? It all depends on who you ask.

Un-Urban Development

Proposed downtown site draws criticism from residents, urban planners

Fiscal Fissure

Deep cuts proposed to state budget set up bleak future for Arizonans

Flashes

From the week of April 12, 2001

Power Trip

Plant near Kingman may be a foreboding sign for the rest of the state

'Hood Winked

Phoenix neighborhoods revitalization efforts run into trouble at City Hall

The Last Man in Cactus

City zoning rules make it tough for Larry Jany to sell his property and retire

Slummin' in Scottsdale

With his new residence built atop his antique shop, John Mollard thought he was set for life. He couldn't have imagined that the same city that encouraged him to build his home was laying plans to declare his neighborhood a blight, seize his property and

Art Attack!

To George Zraket, it's an evil zoning plot by old Sscottsdale cronies; to Janie Ellis, it's the only way her timeworn art colony can survive.

"I've Been Had"

Councilwoman Frances Barwood, facing a recall over her vote on the Sumitomo plant zoning, now claims she was misled by the mayor

Babbitt's Interior

As the White House flips and flops, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt takes his environmental losses and victories in stride. Is his stoicism a necessary virtue or a political vice?

Road Kill

An innocuous road near Sedona is all that remains of Ken Parker's dream of a grand resort. Now Yavapai County is joining megadeveloper SunCor to take that away, too--with the county providing condemnation powers and SunCor paying the bills.

Time to Burn

Is the Lone Fire a preview of California-style infernos to come?

Webb Design

The good, the bad and the boring of Del Webb's New River development

Flashes

GOVERNOR'S FINGERPRINTS LEAVE GREASY TRAILSCREWED PENSION FUND IN '91

YOU CALL THIS A REVITALIZED DOWNTOWN?

WAIT 'TIL SQUARE ONE BECOMES A PARKING LOT