Phoenix Today is a production of PHX11 and airs on KPHX 1480 AM Radio at 10 a.m. Sundays. Host Michael Hammett interviews guests on various topics.
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Jan. 15, 2012 "Phoenix Today - Chinese Week" Tony Tang and Eva Li discuss Chinese Week Jan. 23 - 29
Jan. 8, 2012 "Phoenix Today - Images of America: Downtown Phoenix" Author Jim McPherson talks about his new book "Images of America: Downtown Phoenix," $21.99, Arcadia Publishing. Featuring 200 vintage images and historic facts about the birth of center of our city. Available in bookstores and www.arcadiapublishing.com. Lisa Everhart and Robyn Coley talk about the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, offering incentives for the purchase of foreclosed homes in Phoenix. www.phoenix.gov/nsp or 602-262-6602.
Jan. 1, 2012 "Phoenix Today - MLK Living the Dream Awards" Andi Hardin, Chair of the MLK Celebration Committee, and Emmett Boyd, Phoenix Parks and Recreation, talk about the MLK Awards breakfast on January 13 and the MLK march on January 16. More info: 602-254-5081
Dec. 11, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Vacant Properties and Blight" Patrick Ravenstein, Neighborhood Services code compliance supervisor, talks about preventing blight related to abandoned or foreclosed homes in the City of Phoenix. More information can be found at phoenix.gov/nsd.
Nov. 13, 2011 "Phoenix Today - GoGreen 11 Phoenix Conference" GoGreen 11 Phoenix Conference taking place Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Carolyn Bristo,Phoenix sustainability officer and acting Public Works director, talks about the city's achievements and goals related to sustainability and gives a preview of her talk at Tuesday's event. More info: http://www.phoenix.gogreenconference.net/ The city's Sustainability Reporter is available at http://www.phoenix.gov/webcms/groups/internet/@inter/@dept/@pubworks/@sustain/documents/web_content/067204.pdf
Nov. 6, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Phoenix Elections" Phoenix City Clerk Cris Meyer takes Phoenix Today listeners inside the city's election process to learn everything you ever wanted to know about casting your ballot in Phoenix, including information about the newly established Voting Centers, voter turnout, the "run off" process, and more!
Oct. 30, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Phoenix Youth Ambassadors" Misty Cisneros-Contreras from Phoenix Sisters Cities and Mogan Marum, a senior at Xavier College Preparatory, discuss the call for entries for the next Youth Ambassador Exchange and Teach Abroad Program. phoenixsistercities.org or call 602-534-3751.
Oct. 23, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Energy Awareness" Laura Burton from the city's Green Phoenix Team talks about Energy Awareness Month and the Energy Awareness Expo that took place at City Hall last month. Plus, Don Cross promotes the latest CD from his Safety Patrol Band, music created to entertain and educate. Tracks include: Don't Bully Me, Walk With A Buddy, Water Safety Song, and a new version of an old favorite, left, Right, Left. safetypatrolband@yahoo.com
Oct. 16, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Bullying and Domestic Violence Awareness" JoAnn Del-Colle, licensed clinical social worker and director of the Phoenix Family Advocacy Center and Jennifer Rauhouse, founder and executive director of Peer Solutions discuss how to seek help and resources. More info: www.phoenix.gov/FAC or www.peersolutions.org or www.1n10.org (Gay, Lesbian, Transgender Youth)
Oct. 2, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Energize Phoenix and Avoiding Internet Scams" Ilene Klein with the city's Information Security and Privacy Office talks about avoiding on-line scams and fraud, and Aubrey Anaya with the city's Energize Phoenix program talks about a free energy audit for homeowners in the Energize Phoenix Corridor, Camelback and Central Avenue to 44th and Washington streets. More info: energizephx.com
Sept. 25, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Del Rio Brownfields Area" Rosanne Albright, Office of Environmental Programs, and Dr. George Brooks, member of the Del Rio Area Brownfields Advisory Group, discuss a $175,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to create the Del Rio Area Brownfields Planning Project. Del Rio is a Brownfields Area (real estate that is contaminated or perceived to be contaminated by hazardous substances or petroleum in soil or groundwater) between 7th Ave. and 16th Street, Salt River to Broadway. More info: phoenix.gov/environment.
Sept. 18, 2011 "Phoenix Today - AIDS Walk Phoenix and 5K Run" Kit Kloeckl, executive director, Aunt Rita's Foundation, discusses the upcoming AIDS Walk Phoenix and 5K Run, October 2 in Downtown Phoenix. The event raises funds for 19 partner organizations including Chicanos Por La Causa, Native American Health and Phoenix Children's Hospital. More info: aidswalkphoenix.org.
Sept. 11, 2011 "Phoenix Today - I Recycle Phoenix Festival" Tom Waldeck, executive director, Keep Phoenix Beautiful, and Terry Gellenbeck with the city's Public Works Department discuss the upcoming "I Recycle PHX Festival," the ultimate recycling event taking place 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 24 at Phoenix Muni Stadium. Featuring document shredding and computer hard drive shredding - right before your eyes! Accepting books, clothes, toys, electronics, used pens and even golf balls! More info: 602-262-4820 or visit keepphxbeautiful.org.
Sept. 4, 2011 "Phoenix Today - MLK Awards - Call for Nominations" Diane D'Angelo, chair, Phoenix Human Rights Commission, and Andrea Hardin, Arizona MLK Celebration Committee, discuss the call for nominations for this year's awards honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More info: phoenix.gov/eod or call 602-495-0358 / 602-534-1557/TTY.
Aug. 21, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Phoenix Sister Cities" Rick Gerrard and Elena Zee of Phoenix Sister Cities discuss upcoming events: Celebrate China: Chengdu Performing Arts at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) Oct 14 and 15. www.themim.org. Phoenix Sister Cities Second Annual 5K Run/Family Walk Oct. 22 at AZ Falls, 5630 E. Indian School Rd. www.phoenixsistercities.org. Phoenix Sister Cities International Competition for Artists with Disabilities. Contact Mary Jane at mjtrunzo@mindspring.com or 602-224-0202.
Aug. 14, 2011 "Phoenix Today - The City's AAA Bond Rating and Financial Update" City of Phoenix Finance Director Jeff DeWitt and Budget and Research Director Mario Paniagua are guests for the half hour, discussing the city's AAA Bond Rating, the refinancing of debt to save taxpayers money, lower property taxes and more. They also discuss the downgrade in the federal bond rating and how the city is working on strategies to address possible reductions in federal funding.
Aug. 7, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Savings on your Electric bill" Rob Antoniak, community relations manager for APS, and Maura Yates, APS renewable energy consultant, discuss rebates and incentives for air conditioning units, duct sealing, home energy audits, solar, and more. Plus, information on the partnership of the city, ASU and APS: Energize Phoenix. More info: APS.com/green and energizePHX.com
July 31, 2011 "Phoenix Today - History of Phoenix Canals and Shade Trees" Ed Lebow, public art program director for the city of Phoenix, takes listeners on an "artful" journey through the history of the Salt River Valley canals and Ken Vonderscher, deputy director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, shines a light on the city's Tree and Shade Master Plan to provide natural shade from the sun. View the Tree and Shade Master Plan at phoenix.gov/PARKS/shade.html.
July 24, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Heat Relief Network" Tim Cole, Phoenix Homeless Program Coordinator, discusses the Valley-wide Heat Relief Network, the city's Summer Respite Program, water donation opportunities (the Mayor's goal is to distribute 200,000 bottles of water this summer), hydration stations across the Valley, and more. Contact numbers: Water Donations: 602-534-5463; Utility Bill Assistance: 602-263-8856
July 17, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Expanding METRO Rail" METRO Light Rail's Hillary Foose discusses plans for expanding the light rail line to the west valley and beyond. Plus, what you need to know before you board the light rail and a new solar cooled light rail station at 3rd and Washington streets.
July 10, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Baseball All-Star Game and Prescription Drug Discount Card " Jon Brodsky from the Public Information Office gives a preview to the MLB Allstar Game and the city's free prescription drug discount card which has already saved residents 1.3 million dollars! More, allstargame.com and coast2coastrx.com/phoenix./p>
July 3, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Historic Preservation Awards" Historic Preservation Officer Barbara Stocklin talks about two recent awards for her office's book, Midcentury: Commercial Architecture of Phoenix, 1945-75 and the Tovrea Castle Rehabilitation project, plus a home on Central Ave. (one of the original mansions) that has a solar panels and a rainwater collection system back in 1917. Purchase the book at phoenix.gov/historic
June 19, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Local Produce and Products" Cindy Gentry and Dan Klocke from the Downtown Phoenix Public Market and its parent organization Community Food Connections chat about the growth of the market during the last few years, the addition of shade structures and mist systems and big plans for the near future. More info: foodconnect.org
June 12, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Sustainability" Phoenix Sustainability Officer Carolyn Bristo gives an update on the city's efforts to harness the power of the sun to energize city facilities, and promote solar in residences across the city. Bristo discusses the most recent projects which will be highlighted in a virtual display at the city's first annual Solar Day, June 17 at Phoenix City Hall. More info: phoenix.gov/sustainability
June 5, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Phoenix Sister Cities" Phoenix Sister Cities Global Links Business Outlook Luncheon and the Sister Cities program are the topics for this week's show.
May 29, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Pool Safety" Captain Tony Mure from the Phoenix Fire Department talks about pool safety and other information to keep your family safe.
May 22, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Wastewater v. Stormwater" Water Services employees discuss rules and regulations related to wastewater (that water that goes down your drains) and stormwater (the water that enters the system through the gutters).
May 15, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Paho Mann" Rebecca Rothman from the Office of Arts And Culture discusses the new Paho Mann Recycling Art Project website.
May 8, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Diamond Back in your Yard" Patrick Ravensteen from the city's Neighborhood Services Department discusses the Help Put the Diamond Back into Your Neighborhood event that provided residents with the tools to keep our neighborhoods shining.
May 1, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Clean Phoenix" Recycling expert Terry Gellenbeck talks about "clean'' recycling, how to "opt-out" of your yellow pages delivery and other ideas to promote "reducing, reusing and recycling" in Phoenix. Plus, collection day changes for some North Phoenix residents and more.
April 24, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Fair Housing" Dave Deneau, lead equal opportunity specialist, Equal Opportunity Office, talks about Fair Housing Month and the importance to the Phoenix community.
April 17, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Volunteering with Phoenix" Cynthia Aguilar, Phoenix Volunteer Program Manager, and Greg Standley, a volunteer with the Phoenix Police Department's Motorist Assist Program, discuss volunteering opportunities with the city of Phoenix. More info: phoenix.gov/volunteer or email volunteer@phoenix.gov
April 10, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Phoenix Budget & Family Advocacy" The April 10 edition of Phoenix Today on 1480 AM features a discussion with Mario Paniagua, budget and research director, about the ongoing city budget hearings taking place around Phoenix. Mario discusses the 7 factors that contributed to the city's improved budget situation. JoAnn Del-Colle, director of the city's Family Advocacy Center, and Sergeant James Markey , with the city's Adult Sex Crime Unit, discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
April 3, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Victim's Advocacy Week" JoAnn Del-Colle, director of the city of Phoenix Family Advocacy Center, and Larry Grubbs, program manager, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, discuss Victims Advocacy Month and resources available to victims of violent cremies, including compensation.
March 27, 2011 "Phoenix Today - CHAIRity." This week's program highlights the annual CHAIRity Event 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Phoenix Art Museum. The event features nine custom designed chairs, inspired by the likes of Lady Gaga and Andy Warhol, to be auctioned off to benefit victims of domestic violence. Guests: Libby Bissa, from the city's Family Advocacy Center, and Amber Beckham, interior design student at ASU's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. More info: www.phoenix.gov/FAC
March 20, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Solicitation Ordinance." Deputy City Manager Jerome Miller and Phoenix Police Commander A.B. Smith discuss the city's new solicitation ordinance. The new ordinance, approved by Phoenix City Council on March 2, takes effect on April 1, 2011. This new ordinance updates and enhances existing rules relating to commercial and noncommercial handbilling (distribution of flyers, etc.) and imposes rules for commercial solicitors. More info phoenix.gov/doortodoor or email doortodoor@phoenix.gov.
March 13, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Phoenix Sister Cities." Paula West and Norm Lords discuss the upcoming WorldFest event taking place at Heritage Square in Phoenix, March 18 - 20. The event gives attendees a chance to experience the world of Phoenix Sister Cities without ever leaving Phoenix. More info phoenixsistercities.org or 602-534-3751
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March 6, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Head Start" Phoenix Human Services Dept. is recruiting children for its Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Riann Balch and Lisa Eversole discuss the programs and who is eligible. More info at phoenix.gov/headstart.
Feb. 27, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Midcentury Marvels: Phoenix Architecture." Barbara Stocklin and Kevin Weight form the Historic Preservation Office discuss the new book “Mid-century Marvels: Commercial Architecture of Phoenix 1945-1975.” Available for $20 at phoenix.gov/historic.
Feb. 20, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Blight Busters." William Hogans with the Neighborhood Services talks about the Blight Buster Volunteers Program training 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at the NSD West Facility, 3325 W. Flower St. Blight Buster Volunteers help rid Phoenix neighborhoods of graffiti, illegal signs and other blight. Call 602-495-0323 for more info.
Feb. 13, 2011 "Phoenix Today - NSP" Faith McLoone from the city's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) discusses the Move-In Ready Program, offering homes in established areas that have been completely restored and include "green" features, three-year warranties and $15,000 down-payment assistance for those who qualify. Mark your calendars for a home tour: 10 a.m. Satuday, Feb. 19 at 1104 E. Grovers Ave. (Between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive). Call 602-262-6602.
Feb. 6 2011 "Phoenix Today - Family Advocacy Center" JoAnn Del-Colle, director, Phoenix Family Advocacy Center, and Jennifer Rauhouse, founder, Peer Solutions, discuss Teen Violence Awareness Month and a new initiative called "The Guts to Be Good."
Jan. 30, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Celebrate Chinese Week Feb. 7 - 11, 2011." Danny Young, president of 2011 Chinese Week, and Wen Chyi Taipei Sister City Committee member, discuss the upcoming Chinese Week events in Phoenix, including a 10 course feast, children's events and more. On the web at phoenixchineseweek.org
Jan. 23, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Internet Safety." Guests Ilene Klein explains why it's important for you to stay diligent with passwords and use safe practices.
Jan. 16, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Adaptive Reuse." Guests Erin Andres talks about how buildings can be remodeled to host a business that at first thought would seem odd, but works out perfectly.
Jan. 9, 2011 "Phoenix Today - Neighborhood Stabilization Program." Guests Chris Hallett, Acting Neighborhood Services Director, and Kate Krietor, Deputy Neighborhood Services Director, discuss the city's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), the $116 million federal stimulus funding to combat the foreclosure crisis.
Dec. 19, 2010 "Phoenix Today - Valley Metro Notes." Guests Heidi Gracie and Mario Diaz of Valley Metro Notes and "Mills End" musician Jeff Bump discuss the educational music campaign for using the bus and rail.
Dec. 5, 2010 "Phoenix Today - Recycling Dos and Don'ts." Guest Terry Gellenbeck of the Public Works Dept. explains what's good to recycle in the blue barrel and what should go in the green trash barrel.