Phoenix Arizona


About Phoenix

Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial opportunities. Because of our beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round. Take time to explore the related links on the right for shortcuts to popular topics. Find out for yourself why Phoenix is such a dynamic city.
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Arizona Association for Economic Development to host September networking luncheon in Tucson
Phoenix - The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will host its September luncheon, ?Today?s Trainings for Tomorrow?s Needs? on Wednesday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Manning House, located at 450 W. Paseo Redondo in Tucson.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Sued By Justice Department In Civil Rights Probe
Arizona governor candidates spar during debate
Phoenix Woman Caught At Border With Gun, Drugs
Western Arizona under excessive heat watch
Western Arizona Under Excessive Heat Watch
MLS Headlines
MLS secure Adidas to improved sponsorship deal
MLS Major League Soccer ( MLS ) and Adidas have signed an eight-year sponsorship deal which will go into effect from 2011, reports euFootball.BIZ This new deal replaces an earlier 10-year deal of $150 million which started in 2005. An anonymous source said that the new arrangement is worth over $200 million. Adidas America president Patrik Nilsson said, "Both of us are feeling really good about ...

MLS Standoff
MLS teams need to play up designated players
MLS to feel the effects of national teams
Timbers Announce Alaska Airlines as Official Jersey Sponsor and Airline of MLS Club
Whitecaps FC Name Thordarson Inaugural MLS Head Coach
NHL Headlines
NHL wants givebacks to approve Kovalchuk's contract, others
The NHL has given the NHL Players Association an ultimatum regarding not only the contested, front-loaded, long-term contract between the Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk, but of similar contracts the league registered last summer between the Blackhawks and Marian Hossa, and between the Canucks and goaltender Roberto Luongo. The challenge, as...

NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal to Friday
NHL extends deadline for deciding on Kovalchuk contract
NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal
NHL extends Kovalchuk deadline to Friday
NHL gives Players Assn. ultimatum on Kovalchuk, Luongo, Hossa
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Phoenix Information

Dialing Information
International code: +1
Area Code(s): 602 / 480 / 623

Population: 1,552,259

Elevation: 1,117 ft / 340 m

Location
Latitude: 33.4483
Longitude: -112.0738

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