So the tallest building in Mesa is being sold at a trustee's sale. Does it change life for Bank of America and the other tenants in the building? Not really...life just goes on. Well, what happened? Only 3 years ago the building was purchased by a California real estate firm for a cool $57 mill
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06/29/2010
Mesa AZ is going to celebrate America's independence in a new way this year, with a goal of making a two-day event Arizona's biggest July 4th bash. Now, how can you tell if it is the biggest? That remains to be seen. The Southwest Ambulance Celebration of Freedom will take place on downtown stre
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06/29/2010
It was inevitable I say. The City of Phoenix and the Valley Metro Board have pushed out light rail expansion plans due to poor economic health. This was not well received by West Valley cities, but what can they do or say? Everyone is having hard times. Recently, the Valley Metro Board of Direc
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06/27/2010
The Tempe Elementary School District offered several projects for those entering Grades 1-3 in a summer program named Run by the Sun. This is a new summer science class offered to students in Tempe AZ. Kids at Broadmor Elementary School recently tried out their hands-on class projects. Science
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06/27/2010
I found it hard to believe myself. Scottsdale has over 125+ Art Galleries (maybe another opened this weekend!) per capita than almost any other city in the United States. There is a wide variety of art in the city- and of course it has a large selection of western themed art to choose from. The
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06/27/2010
We are very lucky to be so close. But, then how often do we take the time to drive and see this natural wonder? Maybe this is the year to do it with a staycation. With more than 1.2 million acres and 277 river miles long, the Grand Canyon offers a basketful of interesting things to see and do.
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06/27/2010
Those who are traveling during the month of July can enjoy a generous discount on terminal parking. Who says that up to 40% discount Is not a lot of savings? You will pay no more than $15/day to park in the terminal garage. Wow, convenient. July is the busiest time for vacation travelers and
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06/27/2010
Several months ago the Arizona Department of Commerce offered $3.5 million in appliance rebates to consumers on a first come-first served basis. In a matter of hours the money ran out. But then not everyone used the rebate they received. So now the next round is here, and it totals about $3.5 m
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06/27/2010
How do you measure success? Well, for one student named Sabrina Canela from Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona it is by being awarded $1.3 million in tuition assistance in the form of scholarships, private scholarships and federal grants. The catch? Doesn't seem to be any. They don't hav
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06/27/2010
It started out like every other day. No wait, that is not correct. The day started out VERY HOT, even for Phoenix. It was 99 degrees by 8 a.m. And, by 3 p.m. in the afternoon the thermometer hit a new high even for Phoenix: a sizzling 122 degrees. That day was one for the record books, and sta
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06/27/2010
