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Atlasta Catering Celebrates 45 Years with New Parent Company
Atlasta Catering is making waves in the Valley’s culinary scene. Arizona’s second-largest catering company has moved toward expansion by creating a new parent company called Steve Short Culinary Team (SSCT). This business strategy comes as the company hits its 45th anniversary. Founded in 1979 in Phoenix and led...
Monsoon winds toppled 27 power poles in northeast Phoenix, repairs planned for Tuesday
Thousands of residents lost power Sunday night after severe monsoon winds knocked down 27 power poles in northeast Phoenix, Arizona Public Service announced. At the height of the storm, around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, approximately 3,000 customers were without power, APS spokesperson Yessica del Rincon said. Backup supply units build into the power grid helped APS crews restore power to everyone in 2.5 hours, APS said.
Typical metro Phoenix homebuyers need $186,000 down payment, Zillow says
A metro Phoenix household earning the median income needs a 40% down payment to afford a home purchase, according to Zillow. That's because higher home prices and interest rates have outpaced income gains. Zillow's median household income for Phoenix was about $91,300. ...
The Suns player nobody is talking about (who can actually help them win)
When you think of the Phoenix Suns' roster for 2024-25, you are immediately draw to their three star players in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Looking beyond that, and center Jusuf Nurkic probably comes to mind. Even if trading him may ultimately be the way to get better.
Phoenix Cardiology Practice Installs the First and Fastest Cardiovascular CT Scanner in the State, Arineta’s SpotLight Duo
July 16, 2024 — Arineta, a leader in advancing cardiovascular imaging solutions through cutting-edge technology, proudly announces the latest installation of its SpotLight Duo at Cardiovascular Consultants, Ltd. (CVC) in Arizona. This makes CVC the first and only practice in the southwest region to have the world’s first dedicated cardiovascular and thoracic CT scanner.
Phoenix Homebuilding soars amid rising interest rates
In the metro Phoenix area, homebuilding has been on the rise. According to housing research firm RL Brown Reports, permits to build new houses are up almost 57% through May, compared to last year’s numbers. The new house prices in the Phoenix area have remained steady, up less than...
'Those neighborhoods get really, really hot': Phoenix's heat island is no paradise
PHOENIX — The "urban heat island" effect is making Phoenix feel several degrees hotter, a new data analysis shows. Climate Central has recently examined 65 major cities throughout the U.S. and found Phoenix's built environment is retaining heat to make the city hotter, on average, by an additional seven degrees.
Phoenix Suns look to bounce back in second NBA Summer League game vs. Indiana Pacers
LAS VEGAS – Rookie Oso Ighodaro offered up ways for the Phoenix Suns to clean up their play from Saturday’s 17-point loss to Golden State going into Tuesday’s matchup against Indiana in NBA Summer League play. “I think we can play harder, play more connected, be better...
Phoenix Rescue Mission saves 188 people so far this summer from dangerous Valley heat
Since the start of its annual Code:Red Heat Relief Campaign on May 1, Phoenix Rescue Mission, a Christ-centered nonprofit providing transformative resources and solutions to those in need throughout Maricopa County, has successfully rescued 188 unhoused individuals from the life-threatening triple-digit temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. The mission's...
Diamondbacks manager confirms how long Paul Skenes will pitch at All-Star Game
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will get the call to start Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, but as is tradition at the Midsummer Classic, his appearance won't last very long.Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Monday that the rookie "most likely" won't pitch past the first inning. Will Paul Skenes come back out for the second inning if he has a quick first? “Most likely no,” NL manager Torey Lovullo said. — Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) July 15, 2024 Per Baseball Reference, no pitcher has worked more than one inning to start an All-Star Game in the last four contests (there was no...
West Valley landscape company named one of the best places to work
Encore Landscape Management — a Phoenix-based full-service commercial landscape company — was recently named one of the best places to work in 2024 by Lawn and Landscape Magazine. The company was previously named one of the best places to work by the same magazine in 2022. “(It felt)...
University of Arizona quietly returns to 'U of A' branding; ASU student says 'that's hilarious'
PHOENIX - You might remember in 2019 that the University of Arizona was mocked for rebranding as "UArizona." Well, now the university says it's back to using "U of A" – but how they announced the change has surprised brand experts. Arizona State University students are reacting to the...
ASU welcomes Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria concept at Tempe campus
Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria announced its new 'Presto' concept will open July 17 in the heart of the Arizona State University campus at Sun Devil Marketplace, catering to the fast-paced campus lifestyle.
ASU gathers highly effective classroom teachers to share their successes
In the Gadsden Elementary School District, near Arizona’s border with Mexico, most of the students are poor, and many are English language learners. Yet this district has embraced high-level math education, with dozens of students earning college credit before they even get to high school, according to Homero Chavez, director of the early-college program in the district.
Valley residents try Buc-ee's popular (and maybe a little odd) treats ahead of store opening
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Arizona residents got their first taste of Buc-ee's most popular treats ahead of the store opening in Goodyear. The City of Goodyear posted a video of residents trying everything from Beaver Nuggets to lemon pepper jerky on their social media accounts. "Thumbs up!" "Very tasty!" "I...
Proposed Hydroelectric Project Concerns Mohave County Officials
A plan by Gravity Storage LLC to build a 3,000MW hydroelectric renewable energy project 35 north of Kingman has Mohave County officials concerned about potential impacts on regional water supplies. The Red Lake project would create two reservoirs 2.4 miles apart, each with a capacity of 26,000 acre-feet. The reservoir...
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