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Three Gilbert students earn national recognition in career and technical education
Three career and technical education students from Gilbert were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta last month. They were among more than 6,000 students who competed at the ...
Arizona lawmakers visit Mexico amid border crisis
(The Center Square) – Some members of the Arizona congressional delegation visited Mexico City last week as the presidency transitions in the country. Eleven lawmakers, including Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Rep. Greg Stanton, met with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as well as President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum for discussions that involved trade, the economy as well as border and immigration issues, according to a news release. “At a moment of...
Gallagher & Kennedy Elects Stephen R. Boatwright to the Firm’s Board of Directors
PHOENIX, AZ and SANTA FE, NM (July 22, 2024) – The law firm of Gallagher & Kennedy announced today that Stephen R. Boatwright has been elected to the firm’s Board of Directors. Steve joins current Board members Kevin O’Malley, Tim Brown, Shannon Clark, Jennifer Cranston, and Mike Ross.
Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Resume Amidst Delays After Severe Dust Storm and Thunderstorms
Travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced delays after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) called a ground stop amidst a powerful dust storm that swept through the Valley. According to 12news.com, the weather disruption on Sunday paused flights temporarily; however, service has since resumed, although passengers should still expect delays as the schedule returns to normal.
Things To Do Around the Valley This Week (July 22-28)
This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for July 22-28. Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. E-mail calendar.events@citieswestmedia.com to submit events for consideration.
This Grand Avenue staple is 'devastated to leave the community.' Why the bar is closing
The Wayward Taphouse located on the corner of Grand and 11th avenues is closing in September after four years. Owners Tyler Goolie and Hilda Cardenas worked at Wren House Brewing Company until branching off to open their own shop in late 2020. The bar's patio is part of a cluster of cottages that house businesses including Novel Ice Cream and Remix coffee and sandwich shop.
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Phoenix hospice patient checks riding in a driverless car off his bucket list
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Hospice of the Valley made a wish come true for one of its patients by giving him a ride to remember. Don Tamuty, 95, has been fascinated by driverless cars, so his nurses took him for a ride around town in a Waymo!. “Oh, it is...
Arizona Diamondbacks trade rumors, speculation, updates before 2024 MLB trade deadline
The Arizona Diamondbacks are right in the thick of the 2024 MLB Playoffs race. Could they make some moves at the 2024 MLB trade deadline to try to make another run at a World Series title after winning the National League last season? ...
AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder: Our staff answers your latest questions
It’s the summer, when things slow down for a bit in Wildcat Country. What a perfect time to pick our readers’ brains. This is the AZ Desert Swarm Spam Folder, our attempt to respond to some questions that you’ve submitted to us via Twitter, Facebook and in our comments section. And you had plenty.
Record heat in Phoenix area: 'It gets overwhelming sometimes'
Heat envelops our lives in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. How does it define us? Average July temperatures in the 1920s were between 89.3 and 92.7 degrees in Phoenix's urban environments, data from the National Weather Service show. In the past 10 years, that average has not dipped below 94.7 and hit a new high of 102.7 degrees in 2023. ...
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