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Sunday Drive: Saguaros and desert in the Volkswagen Atlas
It seemed to be taking forever for warmer weather to arrive in Utah this past May, so we decided it would be fitting to spend Memorial Day weekend the Valley of the Sun — Phoenix, Arizona — to get some rays and the opportunity to drive the amazing Volkswagen Atlas!
Family who was evicted from Phoenix affordable housing takes city to court
PHOENIX — A Valley family who has lived in the City of Phoenix affordable housing for years is now starting over after taking their fight against the city to court. Ryan and Tahira Handeland and their five kids have lived at Camelback Properties for six years. Last week, they received an immediate eviction notice after they say they asked for things to be fixed inside their apartment. This week, they reached a settlement agreement with the city.
Arizona AG demands Phoenix apartment complex repairs broken A/C units by Friday
PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sent a letter to a Phoenix apartment company, demanding they repair broken air conditioning units that are leaving tenants to endure the summer heat indoors. In the letter, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) accuses Buenas Communities LLC, of failing to...
Maricopa County invests more than $130K in dark-sky discovery center and other projects
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding this week. The largest portion of that money, about $100,000, will go toward the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills. The county board’s Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin said the center teaches Maricopa County residents about the importance of dark skies for humans, animals and plants.
Brittney Griner Makes Her Feelings About Diana Taurasi Crystal Clear
WNBA superstars Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi are representing the Phoenix Mercury at the 2024 Paris Olympics. While she is still in the prime of her athletic career, Taurasi mentioned that the 2024 Olympic Games will be Griner's final participation in the international event. As the ...
Judge tosses suit against Mesa Public Schools transgender rules
Esa Public Schools last week announced that a judge has thrown out Governing Board member Rachel Walden’s suit challenging the district’s transgender guidelines. Walden vowed to appeal. The guidelines came under the spotlight after they were updated last year to allow boys who identify as female to use...
LIST: Phoenix-area wireless stores giving away $3M in free backpacks
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A number of Phoenix-area wireless stores are giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks to help ease the financial burden of back-to-school season. Round Room, LLC, a Verizon-authorized retailer, is hosting its 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, July 28, as a way to ease the financial burden of back-to-school season.
Construction begins on ‘Northside at SanTan Village’ development project in Gilbert
PHOENIX — Construction is underway on a mixed-use development project that will offer high-end retail, restaurant and hotel amenities to the SanTan Village submarket in Gilbert. The development, named Northside at SanTan Village, is located on the east side of Santan Village Parkway between Williams Field and Ray roads.
Phoenix Zoo currently hosting Bidders for Critters online auction
The Phoenix Zoo is currently hosting a Bidders for Critters online auction through Tuesday, July 30. "Proceeds from the sizzling summer Bidders for Critters online auction will help us care for the more than 3,000 animals who call the zoo home," said Linda Hardwick, vice president of marketing, communications and events at the Phoenix Zoo.
Not too late to trim trees as Monsoon storms roll in
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a wild week across Arizona, with heavy wind and rain causing a lot of damage. And there’s more to come. A lot of homeowners are now scrambling to trim back their trees before the next storm rolls in. Mark Ryan is President...
Scottsdale art Gallery Royse Contemporary celebrates seven years
Royse Contemporary art gallery, 7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6, is hosting it's annual summer spectacular group exhibition featuring a whole stable of artists, along with a several special guest ...
Wholesale aviation parts distributor Southern Cross Aviation announces expansion into Mesa
PHOENIX — Southern Cross Aviation, a wholesale aviation parts distributor, is expanding to Mesa. The location in Mesa will be the company’s third. Its headquarters are based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and it operates a distribution facility in Anchorage, Alaska. In Mesa, Southern Cross Aviation will cater to...
Human remains found by hiker on South Mountain
PHOENIX — A hiker found human remains while on South Mountain Saturday morning, officials with the Phoenix Police Department said. Police received a call from a park ranger just before 10 a.m. who said the hiker found what they thought were human remains. Officers responded and were able to confirm the remains were human.
HUD awards Glendale $142K for housing vouchers to assist young adults
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $3.4 million to 38 public housing agencies, including Glendale's, for vouchers to assist young adults exiting foster ...
Macayo’s offers a menu of specials
Macayo’s Mexican Food is offering a series of specials. On National Tequila Day — Wednesday, July 24 — Macayo’s Mexican Food will offer a number of related specials: Beeritas, featuring a margarita on the rocks or frozen with a Dos XX, and margarita flights, featuring a choice of four flavors, including house, apple, mango, peach, prickly pear, raspberry, strawberry and wildberry. $7 each.
Phoenix expanded heat relief sites this year. 5 have already gotten 14,000 visits
The city of Phoenix for years has operated cooling centers in public buildings during hot weather. But this is the first summer the city is offering evening and overnight hours at some heat relief sites. Demand has been huge. Since May, Burton Barr Library in downtown Phoenix has been keeping...
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