PHOENIX (AP) — The mayors of Phoenix and Tucson lead a trade mission to Mexico this week as part of effort to foster relations with Arizona's largest trading partner.

In a short press conference Thursday afternoon, City Manager David Cavazos announced Public Safety Manager Jack Harris will continue to "perform some of his duties, but some things will change" as reports of false kidnapping statistics are investigated.

The city of Phoenix will host a memorial in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday, Sept. 11 to honor the victims of 9/11.

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has named Fry’s Food Stores corporation of the year and presented sports mogul Jerry Colangelo with its Arizona Legacy Award.

Only a few weeks after a South Phoenix City Councilman said he was roughed up by police, the city is recruiting residents to serve on a task force designed to address minority concerns.

Mayor Greg Stanton and City Manager David Cavazos announced that Phoenix has been selected as a finalist for the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge, a competition created to inspire American cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges and improve city life — and that ultimately can be shared with other cities across the nation.

Phoenix City Manager David Cavazos has named Rita Hamilton Phoenix city librarian. Hamilton will manage a $36 million budget and more than 400 employees.

Phoenix City Manager David Cavazos has named Rita Hamilton Phoenix city librarian. Hamilton will manage a $36 million budget and more than 400 employees.

Phoenix City Manager David Cavazos has named Rita Hamilton Phoenix city librarian. Hamilton will manage a $36 million budget and more than 400 employees.

At the same time Phoenix scolded Tempe that a proposed high-rise could endanger airplanes, federal aviation authorities said a proposed high-rise in Phoenix was likely a safety hazard.

At the same time Phoenix scolded Tempe that a proposed high-rise could endanger airplanes, federal aviation authorities said a proposed high-rise in Phoenix was likely a safety hazard.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Thursday announced 16 new shops planned for Terminal 4, the airport’s busiest with 77 percent of its 42 million passengers annually.

After more than 20 years, the city of Phoenix is making changes to its Strategic Plan and wants your input. 

After more than 20 years, the city of Phoenix is making changes to its Strategic Plan and wants your input. 

After months of searching and an intense interview process, the city of Phoenix has named Daniel V. Garcia as its new police chief.

After months of searching and an intense interview process, the city of Phoenix has named Daniel V. Garcia as its new police chief.

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Ophelia Basgal, regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), announced Nov. 21 a $2.9 million Sustainable Communities Grant to the city's Planning and Development Department to fund a program to promote transit-oriented development along the light rail line.

Standard and Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) affirmed its "AA-rating" on Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's outstanding senior-lien bonds. S&P also affirmed its "A+" ratings on the airport's outstanding junior-lien revenue bonds.

America West Airlines will begin once-a-day service Monday to Monterrey, Mexico, the nation’s third largest city with enough industry that Valley economic officials hope to expand trade between the two markets.