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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...
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...
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 ...
Prescott Solid Waste Bulk Item Collection
The City of Prescott Solid Waste division is holding its annual bulk item trash collection event from August 19th through October 4th, 2024. This event is exclusively for City of Prescott residential trash customers. Our crews will visit each neighborhood one time only to pick up the large household items that cannot fit in the regular containers. Items may include mattresses, furniture, bikes, yard debris and more.
Glendale Police Apprehend Suspected Reckless Motorcyclist as Street Racing Task Force Tightens Grip on City's Roads
The quest to extinguish the flames of reckless driving on Glendale's streets has recently led to an arrest. As part of a crackdown by the Glendale Police Department's new "Street Racing Task Force," a 20-year-old man identified as Christian Valentino Moreno has been nabbed for his alleged daredevil antics on an off-road motorcycle. According to an official report, on the evening of July 19, 2024, a motor officer attempted to pull over Moreno for reckless driving within city bounds. However, the situation escalated when Moreno chose to not stop and engage to recklessly evade the police, which eventually caused the officers to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons.
Flagstaff Launches Teachers Closet to Support Educators
The Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the FUSD Teachers Closet, a new initiative dedicated to providing essential supplies to our hardworking teachers. The FUSD Teachers Closet will officially open its doors on Aug. 5, offering a wide range of classroom materials at no cost to FUSD educators.
Sale of Arizona hospital finalized
Dignity Health, part of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments in a $160 million deal. Arizona General Hospital in Mesa is under new ownership. Dignity Health, a subsidiary of CommonSpirit Health, has purchased Arizona General Hospital and seven freestanding emergency departments from Medical Properties...
Scottsdale nonprofit names new director
Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services has promoted its director of operations to executive director of the nonprofit, which normally identifies itself as STARS. Claudia Chavez has held a variety of roles since she joined the organization in 2011 and the board in a release said that in that time, “she gained a profound understanding of the organization’s programs and their incredible impact on participants, their families, and the community.
The Shops at Gainey Ranch add two new restaurants
The Shops at Gainey Ranch, nestled along the north side of Doubletree Ranch Road, has completed renovations on the 30,591 square foot shopping center featuring a new light-colored exterior, black awnings and ironwork, and refreshed signage. In addition, the new Corso Italia Restaurant & Market and el Carbón Mexican Eatery are now open.
Valley native turned Broadway star returns home for 2-night concert at ASU
Nick Cartell, an ASU graduate, is playing the lead role in the Broadway show Les Misérables. Cartell is from Scottsdale, Arizona and is about to release his new album, “A Thousand Spotlights.” In celebration, he is returning home for a two-night concert at ASU Kerr Cultural Center.
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 ...
Maricopa County invests over $130,000 in East Valley outdoor services
PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved over $130,000 in funding for community services in the East Valley, such as the Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills. “Over the past several years, the East Valley has undergone a significant period of growth and development...
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...
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