Phoenix Urban Design Week kicks off Thursday

There has been no shortage of discussions about how Phoenix has grown and evolved, and how it’ll grow and evolve in the future. An event starting Thursday will continue those talks and look to present some new ideas, at the second annual Phoenix Urban Design Week.

Federal Aviation Administration to close 149 airport control towers

Last month, the Federal Aviation Administration announced 149 airport control towers would close starting next week, as a result of the sequester budget cuts.

Bisbee has become Arizona’s first town to recognize civil unions

Bisbee has become Arizona’s first town to recognize civil unions, after the city council last night approved an ordinance, on a 5-2  vote.

Morrison Institute forum explores bullying issues

The Morrison Institute for Public Policy, in partnership with KJZZ, hosted a forum on bullying Tuesday.

Valley housing prices up sharply in January

New numbers from ASU show an almost unheard of jump in Phoenix-area home prices.

Arizona preservationists list most endangered historic places

A group of Arizona preservationists has unveiled its list of most endangered historic places in Arizona.

Arizona business leaders pushing for new education standards

Business leaders in Arizona are strongly backing the state’s transition to the Common Core standards – a multi-state effort in math and English that supporters say will teach students to think, rather than memorize facts.

Common Core standards coming to Arizona schools

Arizona high school graduation rates have inched up in the past few years, though federal data show the state still ranks right near the national average.

Arizona lawmakers to take up school safety measures

State lawmakers this week will take up two proposals dealing with school safety.

Arizona gas prices on the rise

Arizona drivers are paying almost 15 cents more per gallon this week than last.

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