Great news for the state of Arizona! Moody’s Investors Service use a number of factors to define a state’s credit rating. Measured on a 21-grade scale, from C at the low end and Aaa at the high end, Arizona has moved up to the second highest rating of Aa1. This is due to a combination…
Sensationalist media would have us believe that our home state is running out of water. A common criticism of Phoenix is that we use a significant amount of water for aesthetic purposes, but there’s a lot to know before passing judgment. Why is it that when other states are clamping down on water usage, Arizona…
Silicon Valley is well-known as the hub for tech giants such as Apple, Google, Intel, and more. With a deep history of innovation, this region in Northern California will be always be known as having ushered in a new era of consumer electronics. Countless startups found their feet in the valley, but seem to be…
For many Americans, moving to another state is a huge life goal. This could be for better weather, employment opportunities, or even just a change in scenery. Unfortunately, some legislation pertaining to occupational licenses can make the process more difficult than it should be. Over the past 70 years, the share of Americans employed with…
Good news for anyone commuting between the east and west valleys! The loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway) is undergoing changes that will add 22 miles of freeway to our current transportation system. This will ease traffic in the existing freeway corridors and local streets. This addition will connect the east and west valleys through southwest…
Many Arizonans rely on swimming pools, waterparks, and lakes to find reprieve from our famously hot summers. Outdoor activities can be few and far between with the season in full swing, so swimming becomes an obvious choice for entertainment and exercise. For some, especially those of us living in Phoenix, owning an in-ground pool is…
Grab your beach towel and sunnies! Strand Resorts are bringing a state-of-the-art recreational waterpark to the town of Gilbert! With an emphasis on watersports, The Strand promises to be a refuge for those of us who long for bright summer days at the beach. Taking advantage of modern water displacement technology, The Strand promises a…
Phoenix, Arizona recently became the fifth largest city in the United States, joining the ranks of some huge metropolises like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. All of these cities are known for many things, but the one they may have most in common is their crazy traffic. However, Phoenix isn’t known for that at all. What’s the difference between the ways the cities were designed? What makes Phoenix stand out?
Phoenix, Arizona recently became the fifth largest city in the United States, joining the ranks of some huge metropolises like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. All of these cities are known for many things, but the one they may have most in common is their crazy traffic. However, Phoenix isn’t known for that at all. What’s the difference between the ways the cities were designed? What makes Phoenix stand out?
Phoenix, Arizona recently became the fifth largest city in the United States, joining the ranks of some huge metropolises like Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City. All of these cities are known for many things, but the one they may have most in common is their crazy traffic. However, Phoenix isn’t known for that at all. What’s the difference between the ways the cities were designed? What makes Phoenix stand out?