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'Living my parents' American dream': Phoenix organizer pursues civic engagement for all
Nancy Herrera sits at her desk where two framed photos of her three sons and parents face her. A poster of Frida Kahlo smoking — one of several of the Mexican painter in her office — sits behind her. These faces mean something to her, symbolizing the strength...
Proposed fee increase for Arizona Strip would give recreation areas a needed facelift
ST. GEORGE — While more people than ever are frequenting camping resources on the Arizona Strip, user fees have remained unchanged for over 25 years. However, in recent months, the Bureau of Land Management has been gathering public input to determine whether this needs to change. The Arizona Strip...
Valley facility leased to Amazon changes hands in largest industrial sale this year
A 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse fully leased to Amazon has sold in the largest single-building industrial transaction so far this year for metro Phoenix. The Glendale facility was acquired earlier this month by an entity connected to BlackRock Realty Advisors Inc. for $128.1 million in an all-cash deal, or more than $100 per square foot, according to Maricopa County and Arizona Corporation Commission records.
Historic Downtown Glendale has a sticky proposition
The Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association is calling on artisans to participate in the inaugural Historic Downtown Glendale Sticker Contest. Artisans ages 10 and older are invited to create an image that they think best represents century-old downtown. All art mediums are welcome. Historic Downtown Glendale features a wide array...
Upcoming city meetings in Surprise
Here are upcoming public meetings held in Surprise. To watch city metings live remotely, visit surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv or the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise. Cox channel 11 and Century Link channel 8513 will also carry the meetings live. Agendas available at least 48 hours in advance at agendas.surpriseaz.gov. DEVELOPMENT...
Scottsdale's Etta Restaurant to Undergo Refurbishment After Acquisition by Austin-based RDM Hospitality
Etta, a restaurant nestled in the Scottsdale Quarter shopping center, is set to close doors on July 22 for a series of renovations. According to ABC15, the establishment, which opened its Scottsdale location in 2022, has been recently acquired by Austin-based RDM Hospitality. The takeover comes on the heels of...
Free diapers, school supplies, haircuts and food boxes at July 27 event in Scottsdale
On Saturday, July 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will provide free diapers, baby wipes, school supplies, wellness kits, food boxes, haircuts and other essentials at its Community Care Day event. The event will take place at the NOAH Cholla Health Center, located...
Former Mayor Jim Lane, Misguided Opponents to Popular Scottsdale Initiative Get Smacked Down in Court
Regular readers and most Scottsdalians are aware of Proposition 490, the Protect and Preserve Initiative that will expand maintenance and upgrades for our city’s many parks while simultaneously reducing our collective tax burden, a situation that’s as much of a win-win as you will ever find in government. But of course, you will never make 100% of people happy, even with something that’s as obvious of a Yes vote as this.
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding continues remarkable year, wins 118th Southern Amateur Championship
ASU men’s golfer Wenyi Ding pieced together arguably the best freshman season in Sun Devil Athletics history, and he has continued that momentum on a much larger stage. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. This past weekend, Ding was the champion of the 118th Southern...
5 area residents are tied to $140M in health care fraud
Four Gilbert residents and a Tempe man face different legal actions from state and federal authorities for their roles in various schemes that allegedly swindled over $140 million from Medicaid and Medicare. State and federal court records show that two of those residents allegedly colluded with others accused of fraud...
MCSO: 1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after shooting Fountain Hills
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. — One person has been taken into custody after a shooting in Fountain Hills that sent a man to the hospital, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. MCSO told 12News the shooting happened near Crystal Point Drive and Crystal Hills Drive, which is just south...
Live updates: Lightning and strong winds expected as storms continue to move across Valley; thousands without power
PHOENIX — Thunderstorms are moving across a large portion of Arizona on Sunday, from Northern Arizona to the southern Arizona/New Mexico border. Maricopa County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Blowing dust in the Valley caused a ground stop at Sky Harbor Airport earlier in the...
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