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City of Peoria hosts all-day Fourth of July celebration
Join Peoria for big, evening, backyard barbeque vibes at the annual All-American Festival on Thursday, July 4 inside the main stadium of the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave., according to a news release.
Slew of new restaurants, retailers coming to The Shops at Lake Pleasant in Peoria
PHOENIX — The Shops at Lake Pleasant in Peoria has welcomed several new restaurants and retailers to the center in recent months and it will see more openings by the end of the year. Seven tenants have opened in the past month and another five are scheduled to begin...
Dogs are already flooding shelter, rescue groups. More runaways expected over Fourth of July
Six years ago, Love Connections Dog Rescue worker Heather Nicely would have said the hardest part of her job was making a decision between fundraising $20,000 for a dog who had been hit by a car, who may never have a great quality of life again, or euthanizing them. Now,...
'Highly irresponsible and offensive': Arizona Police Association, MCAO respond to DOJ report on Phoenix Police
PHOENIX - The Arizona Police Association (APA) and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell held a news conference on July 2 to respond to the Department of Justice's report on the Phoenix Police Department. "We have combed through the report, and are appalled," said APA President Justin Harris. "It is highly...
Lori Vallow's Arizona murder trial pushed to 2025
Lori Vallow's murder trial was rescheduled for early 2025 during a hearing Tuesday. Vallow appeared briefly in Maricopa County Superior Court for the status hearing but left after the judge decided a news camera could film the proceedings. Vallow's attorney, Gerald Bradley, had argued to have news cameras removed from the court and for the sealing of all recordings of the hearing made by the court's own camera system.
ASU nursing students treat people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After a record 645 heat-related deaths last year in Maricopa County, cities and agencies are coming together to reduce the numbers. ASU nursing students are partnering with the City of Phoenix to do their part to help people experiencing homelessness in the Arizona summer heat. Each week, a group of students spends time at Burton Barr Library, Phoenix’s 24/7 respite center, to help care for the people who use the facility.
1 killed in shooting in Rio Verde; roads closed
RIO VERDE, AZ (AZFamily) — One person is dead after a shooting overnight in the Rio Verde community near north Scottsdale, and authorities have the area closed as they investigate. Deputies responded to the shooting just before 11 p.m. on Monday at 168th Street and Dixileta Drive, just north...
Paradise Valley Town Council OKs public outreach effort on Mockingbird Lane traffic calming
Paradise Valley Town Council to host fall open house to forge community consensus. Paradise Valley residents may soon be able to learn about — and provide input on — traffic calming measures envisaged along Mockingbird Lane. Paradise Valley Town Council, at a special June 27 public hearing, heard...
O’Connor: Mary Hamway is a proven problem solver and my vote for Paradise Valley mayor
Years ago, as a youth sports coach, I was dismayed that the Town of Paradise Valley had no available practice fields for recreational youth teams to gather and practice. Prior to this, we had practiced at Kiva School, but the school had stopped maintaining the field, to the point it was dangerous and inoperable.
Here are the spots in metro Phoenix to watch Fourth of July fireworks
PHOENIX — The Fourth of July is nearly here, which means cities and towns across metro Phoenix are preparing for Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. Many municipalities are offering free shows paired with live music and other celebrations for America’s 248th birthday on Thursday. Here’s a list of...
Phoenix Police Officer Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting at South Mountain Precinct
A Phoenix Police officer experienced a non-fatal injury after an accidental shooting at the South Mountain Precinct back parking lot on Monday morning, according to reports from FOX 10. Occurring around 9:30 a.m. near 7th and Southern Avenues, the officer, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, suffered a gunshot wound that was deemed non-life-threatening by the authorities.
Phoenix Fire Department Ignites Fireworks Safety Awareness Ahead of July 4th Celebrations
As the Fourth of July nears, the Fire Department, along with local organizations, delivered their annual fireworks safety demonstration to the public. The session, conducted at the Phoenix Fire Training Academy, focused on highlighting the risks associated with fireworks and enforced safe handling practices to mitigate these dangers. Throughout the event, firefighters showcased live demonstrations, walking attendees through the dire repercussions of incorrect firework handling and conversely, the protocols for safely igniting them.
Celebrate July 4th in Phoenix and across Arizona: Where to see fireworks, celebrations
Looking for places to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations for 2024:. July 3, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Community Park - 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem. Free admission and parking. Apache Junction - 4th of...
NASA’s ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets
Roads and sidewalks in some areas get so hot that skin contact could result in second-degree burns. Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California have mapped scorching pavement in Phoenix where contact with skin — from a fall, for example — can cause serious burns. The image shows land surface temperatures across a grid of roads and adjacent sidewalks, revealing how urban spaces can turn hazardous during hot weather.
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