Many of us have long been fans of the SHIFT movement championed by our friends at Local First Arizona. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that buying locally helps keep more money in our communities. The recent “shift the way you shop” announcement by Local First Arizona and METRO Light Rail is designed to help people find […]
Good Beer And Fast Wieners at Tempe Oktoberfest
Tempe Oktoberfest is finally here, just in time for mother nature to send us some perfect beer drinking weather. Yep, the festivities at Tempe Beach Park begin today October 7th and continue the 8th and 9th. Don’t miss the amazing food, fun, BEER and… Wiener Dog races. The wieners will be out on Sunday afternoon […]
Striking Out: It Could Happen Tomorrow
After more than 14 months of negotiations, the threat of a strike that would disrupt bus service in the valley appears to be getting closer to reality. Today, the City of Tempe warned people to be ready for the possible strike. “Transit riders who use or transfer to the 31 bus routes operated by the […]
Join The Gang For Baseball And Brew
I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but there are at least three things I’m pretty sure of. 1. There are a LOT of people that ride the light rail to see the Diamondbacks play baseball at Chase Field. 2. They sell cold beer and tasty grub at Dave’s Electric Brewpub. 3. […]
BIG Numbers – All Welcome Today For All Star Game
Here’s a reminder of a few tips for getting to the game as easy as possible. 1. Buy an all day pass. For just $3.50 ( other passes are available ) you can ride the METRO light rail trains all day. Yep, it’s a pretty good deal. Kids 5 and under ride FREE. 2. Follow […]
Tips For Fans Of The 2011 MLB All Star Game
So, it looks like we are ready for All Star weekend. In fact, the party has begun and the list of All Star activities is quite impressive. Downtown Phoenix activities will be cranking today through the entire All Star week. Many of the locals are glad to have such a large focus on our city. […]
METRO Ramping Up Service For 2011 MLB All Star Game
This is going to be a great week for people to enjoy the many great 2011 MLB All Star Game and activities. Today, METRO announced that they will be ready for increased demands on light rail service. See their press release below. Have fun! Catch a train. Catch the All-Star game. METRO is your connection […]
Risser’s Ramblings: Are You Ready For All-Star Weekend?
You can’t simply call it an All-Star game anymore. It’s an event that begins on Friday July 8th and concludes with the 82nd MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday July12th. The breakdown of events is impressive. Billed as the world’s largest interactive baseball fan event, the five-day All-Star FanFest will be held at the Phoenix Convention […]
Phoenix and Tempe 4th of July Fireworks RailLife Style
** Update: 2013 Phoenix and Tempe Fireworks information is here <— ** With Phoenix and Tempe both having two of the Valley’s biggest and best 4th of July celebrations along the line, tens of thousands of people will choose to ride the trains to the Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th and the July 4th Tempe […]
Dump The Pump
Check out this press release from Valley Metro. We are all being asked to Dump the Pump on June 16th. Check out this interesting transportation info from the APTA and then read the release below. Arizonans asked to Dump the Pump on June 16 Save Money. Ride Transit. Phoenix, AZ (June 9, 2011) If fuel […]