The Roller Coaster of Gas Prices

Residents here in the Phoenix valley are particulary vocal when it comes to gas prices.  Gas prices across the country fell to an average $1.77 per gallon and, at only 4 cents more than the average, Phoenix was talking about the low prices.  Now, experts are projecting yet another spiked increase in prices once again, coming this May.  The U.S. Department of Energy projects prices will rise to $2.05 per gallon, putting us back on track to meet or exceed the 2004 prices.

Rain Floods the Valley

The Salt River is flowing and places are flooding after a downpour in the valley over the last few days.  The river has actually eroded the Alma School bridge.

*Photo courtesy of Tom Tingle, The Arizona Republic

Marathon and 1/2 Marathon + Art Walk, Expos, and Concerts

The guns will fire this Sunday for P.F Chang's Rock n' Roll Marathon and 1/2 marathon to begin.  Events include a Thursday ArtWalk in downtown Scottsdale, Health and Fitness expos on Friday and Saturday at the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center, and a concert headlined by Jason Mraz Sunday evening.

*Photo courtesy of P.F Chang's Rock n' Roll Marathon

Chandler, Arizona Now 5th Largest City in Arizona

Chandler has surpassed Scottsdale by almost 4,000 residents and now takes 5th place behind Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Glendale.  Famous for their Christmas tumbleweed tree, Chandler focuses on diversity within its community, especially in business.

*Christmas Tumbleweed Tree Photo courtesy of ChandlerAZ.org

Phoenix Cleans Up

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently decided that Phoenix has met clean-air standards for carbon monoxide.

Water Will Remain a Core Issue for the Valley

In a recent poll, the Arizona Republic reports that 9 out of 10 people in the valley would give state leadership the power to stop new home developers if they cannot guarantee long-term water supplies.  LifeInAnthem.com has written a good summary article called "Imminent Water Starvation".

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