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Sprouts to open 2 new stores in Phoenix area
Phoenix-based supermarket chain Sprouts Farmers Market is opening two new Valley stores this year, as it expands its footprint nationwide. The two new Valley stores will be in Gilbert and Avondale, with both planned to open in October. The Gilbert location, at Higley and Baseline roads, will open Oct. 4. The Avondale location, at 99th Avenue and McDowell Road, will open Oct. 25. ...
Peoria Non-Field Turf Removal Project To Conserve Water at City Parks
In response to the ongoing drought challenge across the Southwest, Peoria Parks and Recreation is launching a new Turf Reduction Water Conservation program. Starting this week, the city will be removing non-programmable turf in 18 city parks and replacing it with desert landscaping. Playing fields are not part of this project.
Great AZ Puppets to Present HANSEL & GRETEL
"HANSEL & GRETEL" will play the Great Arizona Puppet Theatre from September 5-29. Large, hand-crafted rod puppets tell the traditional tale of a poor brother and sister, a wicked witch, and an amazing, magical gingerbread house with music from Humperdinck's opera. Recommended for ages 5 and up. SHOWTIMES: Thursdays and...
RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses GOP nominee Donald Trump
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday suspended his campaign, saying he will remove his name from the ballot in battleground states as he endorsed GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Triple digits temps, low storm chances expected in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — High temperatures in the Valley today will reach around 105, which is near normal for this time of year. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop in the mountains, especially in eastern and southeastern Arizona. Parts of the mountains will be breezy, with possible gusts between 20 and 30 mph.
Phoenix Indian Center moves to bigger quarters after selling its longtime building
The Phoenix Indian Center, the nation's oldest urban center of its type, moved into new digs Friday, a new building at Central Avenue and Indian School Road, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Indigenous foods and a community gathering. Jolyana Begay-Kroupa, the center's CEO, described moving just a quarter-mile from the old building at North...
Deandre Ayton trade looks significantly worse for Suns after latest moves
The Phoenix Suns had to move on from Deandre Ayton in the 2023 offseason. It was not one issue, but more a confluence of multiple. The former number-one overall pick was not helping the Suns win a championship, so they moved on. Ayton being back on the trade block and...
Mercury prevail past Dream 82-80 in down-to-the-wire finish
The Olympian trio of Kahleah Copper, Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner combined for 56 points for the Phoenix Mercury who bounced back after a 72-63 loss on Wednesday to the Atlanta Dream with a dramatic, 82-80 win. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Griner finished with...
Election deniers in key states are newly-empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local bodies, which typically…
Avery johnson explains what makes Devin Booker one of the most misunderstood stars in the NBA: "He’s got a mean streak"
NBA guard Avery Johnson believes Devin Booker is a misunderstood star in the league and claims the Phoenix Suns superstar is extremely tough.
US Army trains military health personnel at HonorHealth trauma center
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — HonorHealth is helping provide hands-on trauma care for military personnel through life-like simulations. Located at the Osborn Medical Center, the training facility is 15,500- square feet and is equipped with mock rooms to help these personnel complete their training. “If we have a situation where we...
2-car collision in Peoria results in 1 dead, 1 injured
PHOENIX — A two-car crash in Peoria left one dead and another injured on Thursday evening, authorities announced. At about 3:53 p.m., Peoria Police and Peoria Fire-Medical departments arrived at the collision site near State Route 74 and Lake Pleasant Parkway, a press release said. Officers discovered that a...
Reporter’s Notebook: Arizona and Justice Department affect election litigation
Washington Examiner Justice Department reporter Ashley Oliver joins magazine executive editor Jim Antle to discuss what is at stake with the clash between Arizona and the Justice Department, the latest update on the Hunter Biden legal battles, and whether his legal situation will be resolved before the election.
Mexican Baseball Fiesta 2024: Naranjeros de Hermosillo set to play in Phoenix area
The 12th annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta returns to the Phoenix area starting Sept. 26, when Naranjeros de Hermosillo face Yaquis de Obregón at American Family Fields of Phoenix, the spring training home of the Milwaukee Brewers. September is preseason training time for the teams of the Mexico's top professional baseball league, Liga...
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