Judy's Phoenix Blog April 2008 Archive

Wordless Wednesday in Phoenix
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Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Free Shredding in Phoenix
I've been writing about Phoenix for many years, and it is rare that I get a question from a reader that I haven't seen before. I’ve scoured the about.com site and ... Read More

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Arizona License Plates Changing With the Times
Have you noticed? I reacted with a strange sadness when I noticed that our license plates have now gone to seven characters instead of six. A sign of progress, I ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

One Man's Story Generates Another Man's Venom
I received an email from a concerned reader in reaction to an account that was submitted to me by an About.com regular. Trent sent in these comments: I can't believe you ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Phoenix Is Not #1
The rate of vehicle thefts in the Phoenix area is steadily improving. In 2006 the Phoenix metropolitan area was ranked with the 4th highest vehicle theft rate in the nation, ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show
You know that the Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show is big. Actually, it's huge. At this show you'll be able to peruse more than 1,000 booths filled with exhibitors ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

April Checklist For Phoenix Gardens
© Judy Hedding We are getting a hint of summer now as the temperatures start to rise. Last year at this time I told you about my summer grass but we ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Phoenix Restaurant Inspections - The Neat and the Nasty
I don't know how all the restaurants around town stay in business, but there are thousands of them. Because my lists of the © Judy Hedding establishments with the best inspections ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

No Free Camp For Me?
Recently I posted about some great opportunities for Glendale residents to send their kids to a free summer arts camp. After that post, I received this email from Melissa: I have ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

What's Better Than Free Camp?
I am constantly amazed by the number of free programs offered to the residents of our various cities in the Greater Phoenix area. For the past several years, the City ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Wanted: Friendly People in Scottsdale
When people relocate, it is natural to wonder how to find new friends. Here's an email I received recently on this topic. If you have other suggestions for her, just ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (26)

Will State Workers in Arizona Be Able to Get Partner Benefits?
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano's Regulatory Review Council voted unanimously to grant domestic partner benefits to state employees. Critics said the new benefits rule changes undermine the institution of marriage. Gay ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)