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Head Start enrolling for ’24-’25 program year
Catholic Charities Westside Head Start is accepting enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. The program provides continuous, year-round childhood education through a holistic approach by working with the entire family. Full-day programs emphasize pre-reading, language, math, cognitive skills and health, and social and emotional competence to prepare disadvantaged children for...
Choral group for seniors organizing in East Valley
A national nonprofit is organizing a chorale group composed of adults 55 and older that will rehearse through the fall in preparation for a free concert. Encore Creativity for Older Adults is sponsoring the Encore Chorale of Phoenix, which will begin rehearsals for 15 weeks for 90 minutes Tuesday afternoons on Sept. 3 at Horizon Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee.
Arizona ballot measure leader says abortion ‘is not a dirty word’
Three months before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal right to an abortion, Arizona’s former Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation banning abortion after 15 weeks. When the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision came down in June 2022, GOP Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked the judiciary to lift a block on a […]
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.
Ortega, Borowsky trade barbs in virtual debate
It may seem like they just did their job during the primary election – but Scottsdale voters have more work to do. Mayor David Ortega and challenger Lisa Borowsky – a former councilwoman – faced off Aug. 19 for an Arizona Clean Elections Commission virtual debate. Radio...
Following arrest, Mesa arts director is gone
Just five months into his high-profile job as the City of Mesa’s arts director, Richard M. Parison, Jr., is out. According to Mesa Police, 55-year-old Parison was arrested July 7 on suspicion of disorderly conduct and assault – unwanted touching. Spokeswoman Ana Pereira confirmed that Parison is no...
Gilbert teen crowned Miss Teen Arizona
Smilangi Sidhugari started participating in pageants a couple of years ago at the encouragement of her friend from North Carolina. Last month, the 17-year-old Gilbert teen was crowned the 2024 National American Miss Teen Arizona. “I'll be honest, at first, I was super hesitant, because I had this idea that...
Around Chandler: Week of Aug. 25, 2024
A court has sentenced a Surprise truck driver to 22.5 years in prison for a crash that killed five people and shut down Interstate 10 in Chandler for about 11 hours. Danny G. Tiner, 38, was accused of watching TikTok videos moments before his truck slammed into two cars, killing all occupants inside both vehicles. His truck was traveling at 68 miles per hour in a 55-mph construction zone.
Police, family search for hit-and-run driver who injured 12-year-old boy in Surprise
SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — Police are searching for a driver who hit a child and then took off in Surprise on Thursday. The crash happened near 175th Avenue and Bell Road. Police say a driver hit a 12-year-old who was riding a bike and then drove away. That child...
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.
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.
Storm chances for eastern Arizona
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Much drier air has moved into the state, with the lower deserts’ dew points in the 40s. Showers and thunderstorms have developed over eastern Arizona this afternoon and will continue on and off throughout the evening. On Monday afternoon, thunderstorm activity will also focus on...
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...
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