Judy's Phoenix Blog

© Judy Hedding Anyone who's been to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix knows that it's a wonderful place to become immersed in the beauty of desert plants and landscapes. You've ... Read More

© Judy Hedding I'm sure you've seen those bumper stickers around town that say that you should hire a licensed contractor, or you've gotten a business card from someone that indicates ... Read More

Earlier this month, Brittany Dawn Brannon of Scottsdale was crowned Miss Teen America at the national pageant in Nashville, TN. She was also awarded best evening gown and best essay ... Read More

We all know that the boom is over for now, and construction has been slowing. Those people that bought during that peak period are now living in homes that are ... Read More

While people back east are still planning family vacations for mid and late August, we in the Phoenix area are already preparing for back-to-school, which starts in early August for ... Read More

Recently I've heard and read quite a bit about Homeowners Associations ("HOAs") in the Phoenix area, and what they do and should do and should not do. Whether or not ... Read More

It is almost here. The long-anticipated finale to the Harry Potter series is about the burst on the scene. J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is being released ... Read More

It takes a large venue like the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale to host a career fair of this magnitude. The Jobing.com Career Expo is coming up. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ... Read More

Tempe's Neighborhood Flash shuttle service is being replaced by Orbit, a neighborhood circulator service. The Orbit system uses small, 18-passenger mini-buses to serve residential areas and connect them to local ... Read More

June doesn't seem to have been friendly to many restaurants in Greater Phoenix. The Cities of Phoenix and Mesa seem to have been hit the hardest with serious offenders last ... Read More

This is the gist of a frightening new scam being sent by email to residents of Arizona. Here's more information about it, provided by the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

You may think that there isn't much that can be done in your garden during the sweltering month of July in the desert. Not true. Watering is still an issue, ... Read More

On July 4, 2007, thousands of people celebrating our nation's birthday braved significant heat. Several people around town were treated for heat related illnesses, but most people handled it well. ... Read More

Yes, there will be plenty of smokin' music, fireworks and fun at the many 4th of July celebrations in the Valley of the Sun, but I actually meant this title ... Read More

The Copa PanAmericana Soccer Tournament will be held in the Phoenix area, with three nights of double-header games, July 16, July 18 and July 20, 2007. The championship game will ... Read More