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Mesa-based United Food Bank launched emergency initiative for San Carlos Apache Tribe
The San Carlos Apache Tribe declared a state of emergency on July 12 after the Watch Fire burned through its community. In response, East Valley-based United Food Bank launched an emergency initiative that day to support the urgent need for food and water distribution to the victims of the Watch Fire and the San Carlos Apache Tribe.
Phoenix boy gets third place in North American Lego contest
PHOENIX — Most artists who want to celebrate the unique Arizona landscape use mediums like paints, mosaics or spray-painted murals. However, for 8-year-old Tobias Camen, Legos are the perfect way to recreate the Sonoran Desert. Tobias, who is from Phoenix, won national recognition for his creativity with Lego sets...
Tiny, isolated Mobile inches closer to metro Phoenix life with proposed solar farm, annexation
Goodyear's far-flung, rural southern planning area could finally see some development more than a decade after developers ditched efforts for a massive master-planned community in the area. In 2007, Goodyear first annexed about 67 square miles in the Sonoran desert, including the small community of Mobile, a 60-mile drive from the heart...
Industry Professionals 07-23-24
1. Employees from Stevens-Leinweber Construction gathered in June to support Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, assembling comfort packs, superhero capes, cards and craft kits through a MyCompanyCares event. Awards & Accolades. 2. Bettina Hunt of Colliers in Arizona has been named to GlobeSt.’s Women of Influence Class of 2024 in the...
Most Influential Women: Christine Ehrich, Axis for Autism
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2024, including Christine Ehrich, CEO for Axis for Autism. 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.
Phoenix Braces for Scorching 110-Degree Heat with Possible Evening Storms
As the sun dominates the skies of Phoenix, the mercury is set to soar with temperatures reaching a scorching high near 110 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index, which factors in humidity to describe how hot it feels, might climb even higher—to a sizzling 113 degrees. While the day is expected to be mostly sunny, clouds could gather later in the afternoon, bringing with them a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm.
Phoenix ranked 6th dirtiest city in US by new study. Here's why
Phoenix landed sixth in the nation in lawn care provider LawnStarter’s recent ranking of America’s dirtiest cities. LawnStarter examined more than 300 of the biggest cities in the U.S. and categorized different factors to rank the dirtiest cities in 2024. The categories include air pollution, water quality, waste management and dissatisfaction levels among residents. ...
Stephanie Robotham to Join Nextiva as Chief Growth Officer
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Nextiva, the leading unified customer experience management platform, today announced that Stephanie Robotham has been appointed as Chief Growth Officer, partnering with Chief Marketing Officer Yaniv Masjedi and Chief Revenue Officer Jim Nystrom to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth. Robotham has 30 years of experience leading creative and innovative marketing teams at high-growth companies with enterprise clients worldwide, helping to deliver amazing customer experiences. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723425285/en/ Stephanie Robotham (Photo: Business Wire)
West Valley coffee shop provides support and hope for foster youth
PHOENIX — A café called Hãnai Coffee and Cocktails is brewing up both coffee and compassion at its new Peoria location. Hãnai is the Hawaiian word for “adopted family,” which describes one of the many ways the co-creators — Ryan and Sara Senters — have dedicated their lives to helping foster youth.
Peoria man pleads guilty to murder in fatal wrong-way DUI crash
Peoria resident Adam Parker, 38, has pleaded guilty to murder in a DUI wrong-way crash that killed a mother and injured her daughter along the U.S. 60 in Apache Junction, according to the Pinal County Attorney's Office.
Queen Creek PD Provide Safety Tips for Back to School
It’s back to school time and the Queen Creek Police Department reminds residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage. Everyone has a role to play in keeping Queen Creek safe, whether you have a child returning to school or you drive in the area of a school.
Man dies in Tempe standoff with U.S. Marshal's Service officers
The U.S. Marshal's Service released new details on a fatal standoff at a Tempe residence that left a wanted man dead last week. The agency issued a news release Monday afternoon that said members of its task force responsible for apprehending fugitives were at a residence near Southern Avenue and Rural Road on...
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo describes sequence of events that led to ejection
A bit of drama unfolded late in the Diamondbacks’ 10-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals. A beanball war involving Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. late resulted in Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo’s ejection in the seventh inning. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
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