Judy's Phoenix Blog April 2008 Archive

© Judy Hedding See more Wordless Wednesday images.

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

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

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

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

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

© 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

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

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

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

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

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