Potential transit cuts in Phoenix
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Phoenix residents could see more cuts to transit service this summer, specifically bus service. According to a post on azcentral.com, the city council will hear recommendations on service cuts that will affect the free neighborhood bus (here). Many people rely on this service to get to work, run errands or get to community centers around the Valley. This is a good [...]
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Urban spaces along METRO light rail
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Friend and guest blogger Jim sent me an email and suggested I post a series on urban spaces along the METRO light-rail in Phoenix. Document all of the major empty buildings/storefronts along light rail as possible sites for new urban spaces. Ask people to suggest uses for them. Unfortunately, with all the empty buildings around town, this list could either [...]
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A downtown bike crawl
Posted on 21. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Pub crawls along the light rail are a great way to get a group of friends together and experience what downtown Phoenix has to offer. In case you don’t know, a pub crawl is when a group travels from bar to bar using mass transit or some form of alternative transportation. Since the start of the [...]
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Let me entertain you
Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
I realized last night while having dinner with my friend Tonia that there’s quite a selection of ‘go-to’ restaurants in Central Phoenix. What’s a go-to restaurant? These are restaurants I keep in mind whenever I’m looking for places to celebrate a special occasion, impress visiting friends, etc., etc. While we say goodbye to one of my favorites [...]
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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day along the light rail
Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Over on the Facebook fan page, Jennifer asked the question ‘is there an Irish restaurant or pub on the light-rail route?‘ The answer is yes, there are a couple along the light rail route in Downtown Phoenix! Seamus McCaffrey’s (Central and Washington station) is a short walk north of the station between 1st Avenue and [...]
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Driver tries to cross Tempe Town Lake bridge
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
In case you missed the big light-rail headline in Phoenix over the weekend…. You know you’ve had too much to drink when you drive over abridge meant for the light-rail. According to local Phoenix TV station KTVK, a driver who police believe was driving under the influence attempted to drive onto the bridge the crosses Tempe [...]
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Devoured at the Phoenix Art Museum
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
The Phoenix Art Museum in Downtown Phoenix (McDowell station) is hosting the premiere culinary event in the heart of the Valley. Devoured takes place this weekend at the same great location but under a new name. In case you’re not familiar with Devoured, it’s an event to promote producers and purveyors of fine food in [...]
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