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Strip mall plan divides Tempe neighbors
Just off Warner Road, on either side from Rural Road east to McClintock Drive, are upscale homes on large lots. The homeowners for years have lamented they don’t have enough neighborhood gathering spots within a short walk or an easy bike ride – like folks in downtown Tempe have.
Phoenix cartoonist holds 24-hour marathon drawing
Comic books were criticized in the 1950s as a bad influence for young people, but fast forward some 70 years, it is not turning out to be a pathway to literacy, and a Phoenix area cartoonist held a 24-hour cartooning challenge to improve reading among kids.
Surprise boy facing weeks of recovery following hit-and-run crash
SURPRISE, Ariz. - Police in Surprise are searching for the suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run incident Friday night that left a boy injured. 12-year-old Bridger Benner was riding his bicycle home from playing basketball at around 6:00 p.m. when he was hit by a car at the corner of 175th Avenue and Paradise. Bridger's father said he flew 20 feet in the air, and landed in a median.
Fountain Park in Fountain Hills Embraces Fall with Annual Overseeding for Lush Winter Lawns
October heralds the overseeding season at Fountain Park, marking the annual turf transition that keeps the park verdant through winter's chill. According to the town's announcement, the cooler temperatures prompt a snooze button for the summer-loving Bermudagrass, cueing the introduction of Ryegrass to maintain the park's luscious looks. For the...
Journey 2024 setlist in Phoenix: 'Don't Stop Believin'' and all the hits
Journey brought their co-headlining Summer Stadium Tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller Band to downtown Phoenix Friday, Aug. 23, for a night full of hits at Chase Field. Journey’s set went heavy on selections from “Escape,” their most successful studio release, which topped the Billboard album charts in 1981 and was certified Diamond for U.S. sales in excess of 10 million units, and the six-times-platinum follow-up, "Frontiers." ...
Grand Canyon U Baseball Stars Shine this Summer Ahead of New Season
The Grand Canyon University (GCU) baseball program is gearing up for the new school year after a successful Division I postseason, including two top-25 wins. Following summer ball, players showcased impressive performances, particularly pitchers Brock Toney and Garrett Ahern, both being named all-stars. As the team unites next week, anticipation builds for the upcoming 2025 season, with returning players and newcomers ready to contribute to the program's growth.
The Phoenix Suns Will Win the 2024-25 NBA Championship
After the Phoenix Suns were swept out of the first round of the NBA playoffs this year, I wrote an article about them and the failure that they had already become. I mentioned that they had no chance of ever doing anything with the roster that they have and the absurd contracts that they took on. That article is listed below.
Diamondbacks’ Luis Guillorme lays out for play of the year contender vs. Red Sox
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Luis Guillorme laid out Superman-style in the four-hole to snag what looked to be a clear base hit on Saturday at the Boston Red Sox. Guillorme spun onto his back side in shallow right field to fire a one-hopper to first base with just enough power to beat Masataka Yoshida running up the line.
County Fair set for September
KINGMAN – The Mohave County Fair will be held Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 12 – 15 at the county fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. Fair admission gates prices are $6 for veterans, first responders and seniors 65 and older with ID; $12 for adults; $6 for children ages five to 12; free for children four and under with an accompanying adult.
5 free agents the Suns could consider for their final roster spot
The Phoenix Suns, after releasing Nassir Little earlier this week, have opened a roster spot. An open roster spot, you say? That’s right. Little’s three-year, $22 million contract — which proved to be too hard to sell anyone on — is now gone. It’s a smart financial move for the Suns, both short-term and long-term.
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...
Arizona should be able to break long runs versus New Mexico
Arizona should be able to continue the trend of New Mexico allowing big running plays in the season opener on Saturday. Montana State shredded New Mexico for nine runs over 10 yards, three over 20 yards, two over 30 yards and a late 93-yard touchdown run that helped Montana State earn a late comeback win.
Maricopa Set for Economic Boom with $1.4 Billion "Industrial Triangle" Project and Innovation Campus Expansion
Big changes are on the horizon for Maricopa, with a wave of economic growth expected to generate thousands of jobs following a series of development announcements. At a recent City Council meeting, Chief Economic Development Strategist Rick Horst laid out plans for major business parks and infrastructure projects that could significantly shape the city's economic landscape, as reported by the official City of Maricopa website.
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