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Phoenix apartment complex says AC is back on hours before attorney general's deadline
A Phoenix apartment complex has fixed its residents' broken and ineffective air conditioners following a demand from the Arizona Attorney General's Office, the complex's property management said Friday. Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a demand letter to the property owner, Buenas Communities LLC, on July 19, giving the company one week to repair...
Kenny Chesney’s Phoenix concert postponed one day due to rain
Chesney’s portion of the show was rescheduled for the next night. Megan Moroney had already finished her set on Wednesday evening when the weather got too gruesome to continue at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater. Rain, wind and weather advisories couldn’t dampen the spirit of No Shoes Nation who waited a full two hours for Kenny Chesney to be able to take the stage for the local stop on his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour. And then the lightning struck.
Here’s what’s happening to the Fry’s Electronics store in Phoenix
One of the Valley’s most distinctive big-box stores is set to become the new home base for Phoenix fire and police personnel. An old Fry’s Electronics location on Thunderbird Road and 30th Avenue, which resembled an Aztec temple, is in the process of being acquired by the City of Phoenix and will house a new headquarters for the Cactus Park Police Precinct and a future fire station.
The haves and have-nots of Arizona rainfall this week
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a stormy week in Arizona, and we wanted to see just how much rain fell in the Valley. For the past week, rainfall totals from the Maricopa County Flood Control District paint a picture of haves and have-nots. Around the Phoenix Metro area, seven-day rainfall totals (as of Friday morning) show amounts generally between 0.10″ and 0.25″ of rainfall.
Okland Capital, San Tan Development Break Ground on $100 Million Northside at SanTan Village Mixed-Use Project Near Phoenix
Gilbert, Ariz. — Okland Capital and San Tan Development Group have broken ground on Phase I of Northside at SanTan Village, a $100 million mixed-use development in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert. The first phase will feature 37,245 square feet of retail and restaurant space across six buildings, with completion scheduled for mid-2025.
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.
206 acres of land in Avondale sells for $247 million
In one of the biggest commercial real estate deals of the year, QTS Data Centers acquired 206.08 acres of land in Avondale for $246,866,895, according to Vizzda. The sellers were Terry Klinger and Grand View Dairy. The sale breaks down to $1,198,014.82 per acre. The land is part of the...
LGE Report Shows Signs of Increasing Stability
LGE Design Build released its Construction Delivery Outlook for Q3 this week, and the data shows signs that a continued positive attitude may be justified, although challenges for the Phoenix and national construction industry still remain. To be clear, AZBEX receives quarterly market reports from nearly every outlet that covers...
Arizona Projects 07-26-24
1. The IPAZ, or Inland Port Arizona, was named the 2023 Project of the Year by the Arizona chapter of the American Public Works Association in Pinal County. The work that was honored included paving former farm roads, widening existing roadways and improving traffic by installing signals at the intersection.
South Central, Southeastern Arizona Under Storm Watch with High Winds until 10 PM
Phoenix, AZ – The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The storms are anticipated to form primarily across the higher terrain of south central and southeastern Arizona, with some extending into the lower deserts. According to the US National Weather...
Phoenix VA did nothing as vet had fatal heart attack outside its doors
In the spring of 2023, a military veteran suffered a fatal cardiac episode in a car parked just outside the entrance of the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Administration Medical Center in Phoenix. Instead of providing basic life support, the hospital passed the buck to the Phoenix Fire Department, which didn't arrive for 11 minutes.
Most Influential Women: Sybil Francis, Center for the Future of Arizona
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Sybil Francis, PhD, chair, president and CEO for the Center for the Future of Arizona. In celebration of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2024 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2024 dinner and reception.
Valley endures another night of monsoon storms, with strong winds, lightning, rain
PHOENIX — For the second consecutive night, monsoon storms rolled through metro Phoenix on Thursday, bringing wind gusts, lightning and scattered showers. In terms of rainfall, the East Valley saw the heaviest activity as the system moved north from the Tucson area. “Last night’s totals for the East Valley...
Phoenix Rising vs Hartford Athletic in Vital Friday Showdown at Trinity Health Stadium
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Phoenix Rising at Trinity Health Stadium, seeking crucial points to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Four wins, two draws, and three losses at home for Hartford Athletic. Phoenix Rising, the defending champions, currently sit just outside the playoff spots in the...
Phoenix officer fuses acting passion with police work
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Our police officers work hard to keep us safe, often putting themselves in stressful or dangerous situations. But one Phoenix police officer is doing Something Good by using his unique background in the line of duty. Officer Brown with the Phoenix Police Department said he’s always...
Missing Phoenix Teen Jessica Holtzinger Found Safe After Month-Long Search
Relief has swept through a Phoenix community as Jessica Holtzinger, the 13-year-old girl who had been missing since June 18, was found safe on July 25. The efforts to locate Jessica were intense and continuous, with her family, community members, and educators actively participating in the search. Jessica was last reported seen in the vicinity of 27th and Roosevelt Streets in Phoenix, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.
HONDA HAS NEW HUB TO BETTER SERVICE DEALERS
With the stated goal being to expedite delivery to its dealers, American Honda teamed up with global logistics leader Maersk to open a 150,000-square-foot distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility is set to support Honda’s powersports division, strengthening Honda’s ability to serve its Southwestern dealers. Honda had formerly serviced the Southwestern U.S. from its Los Angeles facilities.
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