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$1,500 monthly rent doesn’t get much space here
Judging by a new survey on the space that renters get for $1,500 a month, Dorothy would have been better off staying in Kansas than chasing the Wizard of Oz. That’s because of over 200 cities across the country analyzed by the website rentcafe.com, Wichita, Kansas, offered the most bang for $1,500 in monthly rent.
Expanded public camping ban will take effect Sunday in Phoenix
More public areas will be off limits for unhoused people to sleep in Phoenix when an expanded camping ban takes effect Sept. 1. The expanded ordinance bans people from sleeping, cooking and camping within 500 feet of schools, day care centers, shelters and Phoenix parks. That’s in addition to bans in city-owned parks, buildings and parking lots.
Things to do: Town of Fountain Hills unveils 2024 fall event guide
The town of Fountain Hills just unveiled its highly anticipated Fall Event Guide for 2024, a comprehensive resource brimming with vibrant autumn activities, festivals, and cultural experiences. "As the season changes, our community is ready to celebrate the magic of fall with an array of exciting events designed to captivate...
GOP VP nominee JD Vance to speak at Mesa church
MESA, Ariz. - Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance is making another campaign stop in Arizona next week. Vance is scheduled to speak at a "Chase the Vote" event with conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Generation Church Mesa campus, located near Southern Avenue and Ellsworth Road, on Sept. 4.
McShane completes 286-unit multi-family development in Scottsdale
McShane Construction Company has completed Manor Scottsdale, a 286-unit apartment complex in Scottsdale. Related Group chose McShane to construct the five-story wrap-style building positioned on a 6.5-acre site. “We’re proud to announce the completion of Manor Scottsdale to accommodate the rising multi-family demand in Phoenix,” said Scott Salyer, vice president...
The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show Returns!
Brings Back Glowscapes to Westworld of Scottsdale Sept. 27 to 29. Engage in Hands-On Workshops, Cooking Demos, and exclusive Deals for Home Remodeling. The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show, the largest home show in the Southwest, returns to Westworld of Scottsdale Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29. The family-friendly show will feature over 1,000 vendor booths providing deals on landscaping, kitchen and bath remodeling, décor, painting and so much more.
AZ Briefing: Your county will be this much hotter in 2040; 6th person this month dies at Grand Canyon; Tempe woman found dead after 4 days
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Within two decades, counties across Arizona are expected to see a significant increase in temperatures, potentially exposing residents to more harmful effects of warming, according to a USA TODAY analysis of climate projection data. ...
Fun things to do on Labor Day weekend in Phoenix if you're staying in town
Crowded highways and skies are expected for the unofficial end of summer. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening more than 17 million people at airports nationwide from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4 over the Labor Day weekend. AAA forecasted a 9% increase in domestic travel for the holiday weekend compared to 2023. ...
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