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The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, most of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. The Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the US Census Bureau, includes Maricopa and Pinal counties. The population of the Phoenix metropolitan area increased by 45% from 1990 through 2000, compared to the average United States rate of 15%, helping to make Arizona the second fastest growing state in the nation in the 1990s (the fastest was Nevada). The 2000 Census reported the population of the metro area to be 3,251,876. As of July 1, 2006 the MSA is estimated to be at 4,039,182.

 

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Hundreds turn out to pull a jet for charity in Phoenix

Oct 15, 2008 7:15 pm

A few people who may have always wanted to pull a jet with their bare hands got their shot at it Wednesday morning at Sky Harbor Airport. More than 400 US Airways employees, along with City of Phoenix...

 

Protestors picket Sheriff; unveil citizen's report card

Oct 15, 2008 6:45 pm

Protestors met downtown again Wednesday morning, demanding the County Board of Supervisors step in and stop Sheriff Joe Arpaio. It was a noticably smaller group from two weeks ago, but the message was...

 

DPS: 20 in custody after I-17 traffic stop

Oct 15, 2008 6:45 pm

Approximately 20 suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 17 Wednesday morning. Officials from the Department of Public Safety said deputies stopped a red pi...

 

YouTube video shows men 'jumping' rental car in Valley

Oct 15, 2008 6:15 pm

A recently posted video on YouTube shows three men "jumping" what they claim is a rental car off a Valley street. The person who posted the clip claims to have taken the video in Scottsdale ...

 

AIG warned about 'outrageous' perks amid bailout

Oct 15, 2008 6:00 pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is telling American International Group Inc. to do away with golden parachutes for executives, golf outings, overseas hunting trips and parti...

 

Burn hazard prompts recall of toy boats

Oct 15, 2008 5:55 pm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls 200-thousand toy boats due to burn hazard.

 

Nancy Reagan hospitalized with broken pelvis

Oct 15, 2008 5:15 pm

Nancy Reagan was hospitalized with a broken pelvis after a fall at home, her spokeswoman said Wednesday. The 87-year-old former first lady fell last week but she decided Monday to get checked out at R...

 

Nancy Reagan hospitalized

Oct 15, 2008 5:00 pm

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nancy Reagan is hospitalized in Los Angeles with a broken pelvis. Reagan spokeswoman Joanne Drake says the 87-year-old former first lady fell at her home last week and decided Monda...

 

Extra math and science required for Lake Havasu High

Oct 15, 2008 5:00 pm

Freshman entering Lake Havasu High School next fall will need an extra credit in math and science in order to graduate.

 

Motorcyclist fights for life after hitting truck in Glendale

Oct 15, 2008 4:45 pm

A motorcyclist is fighting for life after colliding with a truck in Glendale on Wednesday morning.

 
 

Local News from The Business Journal of Phoenix via Yahoo! News

Scottsdale hotels, design firm win green awards

Oct 15, 2008 5:22 pm

Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has honored a trio of local companies for their sustainability efforts.

 

Dow falls on rocky retail report

Oct 15, 2008 5:05 pm

The U.S. Commerce Department reported the biggest drop in retail sales in three years sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average back below the 9000 mark Wednesday morning.

 

Survey: Black Americans save less

Oct 15, 2008 4:35 pm

As investors of all types face historic challenges on Wall Street, black Americans continue to save and invest less than whites.

 

Chandler's Atom helps push Intel to record revenue

Oct 14, 2008 10:09 pm

Intel Corp. announced its best third-quarter revenue results ever Tuesday afternoon, posting $10.2 billion in sales with net income of $2 billion.

 

Hypercom names Samia Bounaira managing director for Mexico group

Oct 14, 2008 7:24 pm

Hypercom Corp. has named Samia Christine Bounaira managing director of its group in Mexico. (HYC)

 

LAI International wins contracts totaling $6 million

Oct 14, 2008 7:24 pm

LAI International Inc. has won several contracts to do precision drilling on parts used for gas turbines. The work is valued at $6 million over the next two years.

 

US Airways seeks Washington-Akron direct flight

Oct 14, 2008 7:24 pm

US Airways Group Inc. has applied for approval to operate a direct flight between Washington and Akron, Ohio. (LCC)

 

Small apartment complex sells for $1.15M in Scottsdale

Oct 14, 2008 7:12 pm

A small apartment complex two blocks east of the Scottsdale Civic Center sold for $1.15 million.

 

Hyde Park Jewelers expands

Oct 14, 2008 5:24 pm

Hyde Park Jewelers is celebrating its grand re-opening this week with a three-day trunk show, giveaways and special events at its Biltmore Fashion Park store.

 

Organic Bistro frozen meals go national

Oct 14, 2008 4:24 pm

Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals is rolling out its frozen meal line nationally.

 
 

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