Channel 10 Rewind: 1984 - Taxi fare chaos | Video Vault | FOX 10 Phoenix

Deregulation has unleashed a chaotic pricing free-for-all at Sky Harbor Airport, leaving passengers fuming over skyrocketing taxi fares and a desperate plea for control amidst the wild ride of independent rates.

Get ready, Arizona, it's 1984. The drinking age is officially rising to 21, forcing 19 and 20-year-olds to sober up or risk underground parties, sparking furious debate over adult rights versus public safety.

Gordon Fitzgerald is fiercely fighting the Scottsdale City Council's decision to build a controversial underpass through the Civic Center Plaza, alleging a hidden agenda to manipulate real estate values and threatening a whirlwind of referendums and recall elections to stop the project dead in its tracks.

Phoenix is embarking on a massive $32.5 million revitalization project to transform its downtown core, battling its lingering transient image to lure in new housing, retail, and hotels, all while creating a vibrant pedestrian mall and relocating shelters to ignite a true urban renaissance.

Phoenix grapples with relentless rush hour gridlock as city officials propose a futuristic monorail system, a seemingly "Mickey Mouse" idea that could revolutionize commutes, funded by developers and swaying even the most devoted car enthusiasts to ditch their wheels for an elevated ride above the congestion.

When Phoenix sizzles, the Valley's luxurious hotels slash prices to an astonishing $19.84, transforming into a budget-friendly paradise packed with complimentary amenities and activities, all while embracing the scorching heat to keep their doors open and attract sun-loving adventurers.

Military fashion is exploding in civilian life, with camouflage and fatigue sales surging at local surplus stores, sparking a nationwide trend from coast to coast and blurring the lines between battlefield and runway.

Struggling students are furiously boosting their academic prowess at Scottsdale Community College's intense two-week summer program, mastering note-taking, memory, and personalized study methods to conquer future academic challenges.

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