Top Ten Websites for Phoenix, Arizona
Top Ten Phoenix Information Websites
Top Ten Websites for Phoenix, Arizona
Information runs the internet & Phoenix.org thought that we would put out a list of local Phoenix websites that are rich on information for local residents. While we recognize that some might not think we could be completely unbiased in this choice (and we agree to a point) we like to think that we have taken off our competitive blinders and honestly looked for good websites.
Below you will find a list of what we think are the Top Ten informational websites that serve the metro area. On this list you will find sites with job listings, restaurant reviews, phoenix coupons and discounts, traffic conditions, local up to date news and more. There is no particular order in this top ten. If you know of other sites that you think should be on this list make sure to contact us and we will consider adding it.
Now, with no further adieu, here are the “Top Ten Information Websites for Phoenix, Arizona”, brought to you by Phoenix.org.
AZCentral.com is the official website of the Arizona Republic newspaper. Because of this on the website you will find information on Phoenix as well as other metro areas in Arizona. When it comes to local news there really is not much better than AZCentral.com. New local stories are added on a daily basis. You can also find some local information such as live traffic conditions as well as local jobs listings (using CareerBuilder.com) and some local Arizona “Things to do”.
If you are looking for local Phoenix entertainment news The Phoenix New Times website is a great resource. Their writers cover most of the concerts, plays, and shows that come to town and do a great job of it. The Phoenix New Times is also a great place to find reviews for local restaurants, nightclubs and bars. With entire sections of their site dedicated just to the arts and movies, you can tell that PNT’s knows what’s happening anytime, day or night.
Ok, so I have to admit that I am a little bit biased here. Phoenix.org is the new kid on the block when it comes to local Phoenix information and resources. We are working daily to build up our job listings, business reviews, golf courses section, coupons and more. While Phoenix.org doesn’t carry the bulk that some other local sites do, we like to think that our slim and trim focus allows up to stay up to date on what is going on and keep in the know to the benefit of our readers.
If you are looking to save some cash this weekend try our coupons section, if you just flat out want to know what to do head on over to our local events page.
ArizonaGuide.com naturally focuses on the entire state of Arizona but there is still plenty to do with the Phoenix area. Both their “Things to Do” and their “Event Calendar” can be beneficial to residents of the Valley of the Sun if you make sure to filter out the results that are outside of the Phoenix metro area.
ArizonaGuide.com is also a great place to send friends and family that are looking for information on taking a trip to Arizona. Website visitors can book a hotel if they desire as well as request a free travel brochure. It is the official website of the Arizona Office of Tourism.
VisitPhoenix.com is another travel focused website and a great resource for anyone that is looking to take a trip to the Valley of the Sun. Even if you already live here, VisitPhoenix.com can still provide you with some great information. Their website has a great list of stuff to do in Phoenix, hotels with reviews and an extensive list of restaurants organized by fare.
Ok, so Phoenix.gov doesn’t have much in the way of restaurants, night life, shopping or discounts, but what they do have they do better than any outer site out there. On Phoenix.gov you will find anything and everything government in Phoenix. Just some of the information that they have posted is how to get a business license, trash pick up schedules, information on public transportation, social services and even information on grants. Anytime you have any questions about how Phoenix is run, or when to put your trash cans out on the curb, visit Phoenix.gov, you won’t be disappointed.
About.com is a major informational website that covers hundreds of subjects, Phoenix only being one of them. In spite of this the Phoenix dedicated page at Phoenix.About.com does a great job of keeping its readers up to date on what is going on and when it is happening.
Judy Hedding is the full time contributor and in addition to moderating a forum, writing local articles and keeping readers up to date Judy still manages to find time for consistent updates to her blog, found at http://phoenix.about.com/b/
It has been a while since Seth Chadwick has update his Phoenix restaurant review blog at FeastingInPhoenix.com but that doesn’t lessen the quality of the reviews that he has put up in the past.
In addition to wonderful and creative posts about various restaurants in the valley, Seth also posts lots of great pictures for each of his posts. Some restaurants that he has reviewed on his site are Modern Steak, Aiellos, China Chan, Floyd’s Kitchen, and Bison Witches Bar and Deli. If you are looking for a great and in depth review of eating in Phoenix than make sure to visit FeastingInPhoenix.com.
Phoenix Metromix is a great resource for the more exciting nightlife businesses, bars, nightclubs and more. The site targets a younger demographic then other local Phoenix sites and don’t be surprised to find articles ranging from the best places to find an afterhours party, to the best places to put a butterfly tattoo.
Their hip approach to categorizing the Phoenix nightlife has helped Phoenix Metromix become one of the best sites to find out just where to get the best bang for you buck, or even the best bang all alone, while out on the town.
AZ.gov is very similar to Phoenix.gov. Don’t expect restaurant reviews or exciting nightlife pictures. However, if you are looking for information on Arizona services, licensing, education issues or how to start a business in Arizona, then AZ.gov is a great resource.
Dwane Cates: Family Law Attorney
Let Dwane Cates be your Arizona Family Lawyer
Attorney Dwane Cates of the Arizona firm of “Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC” specializes in all types of family law and criminal law in the Phoenix metro area. Mr. Cates understands that family law is rife with strong emotions. Whether it is the frustration that comes with actions such as divorces, restraining orders or custody issues, or the excitement that can come with adoptions, Attorney Cates will be your advocate all along the way.
Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC can provide professional and knowledgeable advice on issues ranging from simple to complex. If you need assistance on changing your name or have questions on the elements of common law marriage call us. If you are looking for a Phoenix Divorce lawyer then consider calling us as well.
Dwane Cates of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC provides all you need regarding family law and issues, including the services of an impartial third party acting as an Arizona mediator to hear familial disputes if necessary. The purpose of mediation is to attempt to avoid the higher costs that are associated with the court system.
Even if mediation proves to be less effective then desired, Attorney Cates can still serve you as your attorney, and continually work towards the goals most attractive to you.
Divorce, child custody and domestic violence are stressful enough on their own. You need not face these things by yourself. A good family law attorney will take away the stress of dealing with the complicated legal issues that inevitably arise around family matters. The Arizona family law attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC will handle your case with the utmost care and compassion, making sure you receive the best representation possible. If you need family law advice, mediation or legal representation, do not hesitate to call Dwane Cates at 602-296-3434.
Phoenix Symphony: Homecoming! James Depreist Gershwin Piano Concerto
James DePreist at the Phoenix Symphony
Rachmaninoff’s exhilarating Second Symphony is full of gorgeous melodies and passionate lyricism. Phoenix favorite James DePreist returns to conduct the beloved symphony as well as George Gershwin’s jazz-inspired Piano Concerto featuring the astounding talent of pianist Jon Kimura Parker.
Classics Concert
www.phoenixsymphony.org
PIMC 16th Annual Social Pow Wow “Honoring Our Elders” Phoenix March 6, 2010
03.06.10 –03.06.10
Phoenix
Phoenix Indian Medical Center 16th Annutal Social Pow Wow.
Gourd dancing 10 am – noon, grand entry at 1 pm, special guests include Gila River Basket Dancers, Robert Tree Cody & Brian Hammill, World Champion Hoop Dancer, dancers, drums and spectators welcome – bring your chairs, social dancing, craft vendors, cake walk, food, raffle, 602-263-1576
Full “Snow” Moon-Full Moon Hike- McDowell Mountain Park Scottsdale Feb. 27, 2010
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Come enjoy the Sonoran Desert transition from sunset to moonlight! Bring water to drink and sturdy shoes. Hike is approximately 3 miles and 2 hours. We will meet at Trailhead Staging area to hike along a portion of the Pemberton Trail to the Pemberton Ranch. No pets please. |
| Date: 2/27/2010 |
| Time: 6:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173×201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
Reptile Feeding at McDowell Park Scottsdale Feb. 20, 2010
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Join the staff for an afternoon break and see how our cold-blooded residents eat their monthly meals for yourself! Frozen rodent entrees will be served to the critters. Come learn about the important roles these creatures play in our dynamic food web. Feeding takes place at the Visitor Center. |
| Date: 2/20/2010 |
| Time: 2:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173×201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
"Stargazing for Everyone" at McDowell Mountain Regional Park Scottsdale Feb. 12, 2010
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Don’t settle for just wondering what’s above your head on a starry night, come out and LEARN about it! Tony and Carole La Conte are returning for another Stargazing event! After a fun introduction to astronomy, their amazing volunteers will fix their telescopes upon far away galaxies and nebulas that you will see for yourself! Stargazing is a fun and amazing way to start your weekend! We have special equipment for wheelchair access viewing. Please call and identify any special needs prior to attending one of our public programs. Meet at Trailhead Staging Area. |
| Date: 2/12/2010 |
| Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Tony and Carol La Conte |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Contact: Jenny Work, Park Ranger at 480-471-0173 x201 or e-mail jenniferwork@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
Runner’s Den Classic Road Races Phoenix Feb. 7, 2010
Beginning at the Paradise Valley Mall, the 32nd annual Runner’s Den 5 & 5 Road race offers fun for a variety of athletic abilities. Come enjoy a walk or step up the pace and compete in the 5 mile run. The course is flat and geared for a fast time. There are three aid stations along the way of the 5 mile course.
Register online or call 602-277-4333
http://www.getsetaz.com/event-detail.php?item=402640
Downtown Phoenix Public Market
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The Downtown Phoenix Public Market
Located at 721 N. Central, on the Southeast corner of Central Ave. & E. McKinley Street,2 blocks south of Roosevelt
http://www.phoenixpublicmarket.com/
Downtown Phoenix Public Market
The Downtown Phoenix Public Market is a non-profit organization connecting local artisans and farmers with customers, right in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Part grocery store, part farmer’s market, and open year-round rain or shine, the Public Market provides a place for customers to buy locally-grown produce and hand-crafted arts. According to Nathan Logan, the manager of the Market, “The idea is to have a variety and support local vendors.”
Everything sold at the market is grown or made by the person selling it, and there are a variety of items to choose from. You want artisanal ice cream or Arizona honey? It’s at the Market. How about handcrafted jewelry by Navajo artist Marjorie Jensen? At the Market. What about more eclectic stuff, like Raimondo’s low-carb pasta or authentic Dutch poffertjes? You can get them at the Market. About 90 to 95 percent of the produce sold at the Market is grown in Arizona, but you can rest assured that even what’s imported are high-quality, all-natural goods.
In addition to the market itself, there are also classes offered in subjects like permaculture, which emphasizes organic, self-sustaining production. One of the Market’s main education projects is the Slow Food Movement, a back to the basics approach that emphasizes minimal processing and eating in-season organic produce. No pesticides are used on these crops, and animals are not fed anything but natural ingredients – no fillers, no byproducts. The result is a difference you can taste; Nathan Logan says that he loves the produce at the Market because “it reminds me of when I was a kid.”
The Market also boasts a grocery and a wine bar, open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Market Café offers ready-to-go soups, salads, and sandwiches made with local ingredients, and there’s also a small coffee shop, Royal at the Market, where you can grab a cup of locally roasted coffee or a lemonade made with local organic lemons. Market Chefs whip up delicious samples from produce sold at various vendors, letting you taste how great the food is before you buy it. Free parking on site means it’s always easy to buy fresh, natural goods.
Overview of Phoenix Gardening
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Gardening in Phoenix
Phoenix Gardening Tomatos
Phoenix is blessed with almost year-round sunshine. Although it can get extremely hot in the summer, temperatures rarely dip below freezing even in the coldest month, January. There are two growing seasons in Phoenix, from mid-February through May, and then from September to mid-November. Get started early by planting summer bulbs and root vegetables, such as asparagus and carrots, in January. You can also plant a variety of flowers then, including African daisies, pansies, petunias, and verbena.
February kicks off the growing season, so plant vines and other fruits and vegetables then. Good ideas for your garden include melons, beans, corn, peppers, squash, and tomatoes. If you have citrus trees, start fertilizing them, because they’ll begin blossoming by March. March is when you should plant your herbs and other quick-growing plants, such as basil, lavender, and marigolds. By April, the rising temperatures will have weeds overrunning your garden unless you’re vigilant, so make sure you weed and feed your garden regularly. Summer exotics likes bougainvillea are best planted in April.
May starts the summer months in Phoenix, so take extra steps to protect your plants. Mulch wherever the sun shines to protect young roots, and paint the trunks of your citrus trees with diluted flat latex white paint to reflect the glare of the sun. Because it gets so hot in the summer – up to 130º – keep everything watered; some plants may need watering twice a day. By June, you probably won’t be able to plant anything except the hardiest of plants, like palm trees, pumpkin, and winter squash. July and August begin to cool off thanks to the monsoon, so you can start planting vines, beans, and corn for the fall growing season, but be sure to keep watering.
September sees the end of the monsoon, and also the time when you should plant more delicate vegetables and flowers, like garlic, lettuce, broccoli, sweet peas, and poppies. Because it can still be very hot during the daytime, plant early in the morning or in the evening, when temperatures are less likely to fry your seedlings. October is the month you should plant perennials, wild flowers, and pretty much anything else you can think of, including iris, impatiens, artichokes, and radishes. In November, plant bulbs that require cooler temperatures, such as tulips, crocuses, and hyacinths. Consider wrapping the trunks of your citrus trees to protect them from dropping temperatures. In December, you can plant root vegetables, like carrots, beets, and radishes, but watch for frosts. Trim and shape your trees before spring budding, and get ready to start all over again!
