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- Foreclosure Prevention Forum
May 12, 2009
- Ten Hot Summer Reads for Adults
May 12, 2009
- Night Flight Golf
May 12, 2009
- City Pools Set to Open May 23
May 11, 2009
- District 5 Community Forum
May 11, 2009
- South Mountain Police Precinct Reception
May 11, 2009
- Police Department Announces Changes
May 8, 2009
- Meetings and Events Calendar
May 8, 2009
Features
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Tips to Stay Safe in the Heat
As temperatures begin to rise well over 100 degrees, the city of Phoenix Emergency Management Program, in cooperation with the state, Maricopa County, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations, is prepared to take action to ensure the safety of its residents. More »
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Seasonal Fire Ban Begins in Mountain Park Preserves
The Parks and Recreation Department has implemented a fire ban in the city's mountain and desert preserves due to the extreme fire danger created from rising temperatures and dropping humidity levels.
Residents whose properties border the preserves are encouraged to create a buffer zone to protect their homes from brush fires. More »
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Past Due Tax Amnesty Program for Businesses
The city is offering businesses a two-month tax amnesty opportunity, from April 15 to June 15, to submit delinquent taxes without a penalty. Also the interest rate charged for late taxes will be reduced from six percent to three percent during this time period.
Beginning July 1, 2009, the city plans to implement stricter tax enforcement policies that will strengthen the tax collection program. More »
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Phoenix Public Library Exhibits "Inner Sanctum"
The library will host this exhibit by Kiyomi King until June 29 at the library’s @Central Gallery. The exhibit features watercolor, acrylic and mixed media paintings and furniture all inspired by King's memories of her childhood in Tokyo.
She also designed the library’s new card (shown here) that debuted in January 2009. More »
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Volunteer Today!
The city has launched a Web site in response to calls from citizens wanting to volunteer their time in the wake of the city's budget crisis, which resulted in a $156 million reduction in services effective March 2, 2009.
Find out how you can lend a helping hand to city parks, libraries, public safety and neighborhood programs. More »
Featured Photo
2009 Peace Officer Memorial
Family, friends and colleagues gathered recently to honor members of law enforcement from across the state of Arizona who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Annually, between 140 and 160 officers nationally give their lives in the line of duty, and Arizona lost four this year. View a video of this year's annual ceremony, held at Wesley Bolin Plaza, as well as of ceremonies for all of Phoenix's fallen officers.