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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.
Phoenix Mercury leave footprint on WNBA All-Star weekend in the Valley
Tia Reid covers the Phoenix Mercury for The Next. Her other work has also appeared on NCAA.com, College Gym News, Cronkite News/Arizona PBS and the Walter Cronkite Sports Network. Tia is a senior at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Cubs' late comeback sinks Diamondbacks, spoils Brandon Pfaadt's strong outing
CHICAGO — This time last year, Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt had made six career starts in the majors. He owned a 9.82 ERA. He had been touted as a high-probability mid-rotation starter. He had looked nothing like one. It was almost exactly a year ago that Pfaadt’s turnaround in the majors began, one that continued on Sunday afternoon, when he turned in seven shutout innings and outdueled Chicago Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga at a picturesque Wrigley Field. ...
Sentencing date set for Phoenix man convicted in assault of Border Patrol agent
Michael Leroy Witt of Phoenix will be sentenced Oct. 8 after being convicted this month of several charges, including assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The 55-year-old was found guilty by a ...
Elderly man pulled from backyard pool in Ahwatukee
PHOENIX — An elderly man was pulled from a backyard pool in Ahwatukee, unconscious and not breathing, the city's fire department said. Phoenix firefighters were dispatched to the area of 48th Street and Elliot Road for reports of a drowning. When crews arrived, they found an elderly man who was pulled out of a backyard pool by his family, unconscious and not breathing.
Randy Johnson ranked 3rd greatest MLB player of the modern era
In the pantheon of Major League Baseball legends, few names resonate as powerfully as Randy Johnson. Known for his towering presence and overpowering fastball, Johnson was recently ranked No. 3 in Bleacher Report’s top 50 players in modern-day baseball. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
Grant helps reunite pets, people
In June, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) announced that it received a $20,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their life-saving work for sick and injured lost pets. The investment will be an integral part in covering the cost of food and medical care for lost pets who are waiting to be reunited with their families.
Young Valley angler pulls up rare albino catfish from Chaparral Lake in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It was Gabe Drews' second catch of the day from the depths of Chaparral Lake, but a rare catch for anglers in Arizona. The 12-year-old angler catching an albino catfish off a generous fellow angler's gifted bait. "It was catfish guts and blood and mixed with...
Lightning strike likely to blame for fire on South Mountain
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Fire officials said a lightning strike likely caused a brush fire that burned on South Mountain late Saturday. Firefighters were called out around 9:30 p.m. to reports of a small brush fire on the mountain. Fire crews then arrived to find flames near television antennas. At...
Construction begins on Papago Golf House, will serve many public golf organizations
PHOENIX — Construction for the Papago Golf House is now underway, as the groundbreaking was announced by the project manager on Thursday. The 14,100-square-foot facility spearheaded by Wespac Construction, Inc. and designed by Douglas Fredrikson Architects is located adjacent to the Papago Golf Club clubhouse and pavilion on 5595 E. Karsten Way.
Heat relief is a big project for Phoenix. These 9 artists will add more shade at city parks
Beating the heat in Arizona is no easy task. However, shade can bring some temporary relief to residents looking to escape triple-digit temperatures, and can be an opportunity for art. The Phoenix Arts & Culture Department is commissioning shade installations made by public artists. It’s called the “¡Sombra!” public art...
'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...
Yavapai College SBDC’s Marie Platowski-Beals Honored as Arizona State Star
The Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) proudly announces that Marie Platowski-Beals, Certified Business Analyst, has been named this year’s Arizona State Star by the SBDC Network. This prestigious State Star Award is bestowed annually to one individual from each state. Selected by a formal committee comprised of...
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