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AZ Briefing: Valley emergency services disrupted by global outage; Doug Emhoff to visit Arizona; WNBA All-Star Game events in the Valley
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Health care providers and police agencies in metro Phoenix were scrambling after a global software outage involving Microsoft systems led to widespread disruptions. Flights at Sky Harbor Airport were also...
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.
AZ Briefing: Democrats worry Arizona may ‘slip away’ from President Biden; University of Arizona rebrands; 'Twisters' is worth watching
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Arizona Democrats rode the anti-Trump wave to new heights. But this year, with Donald Trump back on the ballot, some Democrats are worried that the presidential race is slipping out of Joe Biden’s reach in this crucial battleground.
Fiesta Sports Foundation honoring 50 boys, girls football players on Preseason All-State teams
The Fiesta Sports Foundation has partnered with the Arizona Interscholastic Association for a new program that honors 50 of the best high school football players in the state. The first Fiesta Sports Foundation Preseason All-State Football Teams will be celebrated at an in-person event at the Arizona Bank and Trust Fiesta Sports Foundation Football Kickoff on Aug. 15 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The teams include 29 tackle football boys and 21 flag football girls.
The state of commercial real estate in Arizona and what to expect in the future
Industrial development in Greater Phoenix has seen an impressive growth streak in recent years, with an unprecedented amount of investment coming to the Valley. Other sectors, such as retail and office, have struggled in the post-pandemic landscape, with some product types outperforming others within both segments. As 2024 nears its halfway point, here’s what experts see as bright spots and the state of commercial real estate and the challenges that lie ahead.
Motorcyclist flees from Arizona troopers for nearly 70 miles, then is arrested at a casino
CHANDLER, Ariz. - A motorcyclist who fled from Arizona DPS Troopers on June 16 was arrested at a casino and the agency released footage of the whole ordeal. On July 18, DPS posted a video of the incident while the driver, Michael S. Khoury, 21, refused to stop for troopers. He was allegedly speeding and recklessly driving for 67 miles.
Activism is an emotional refuge for Arizona’s immigrant students
Editor’s note: This story is co-published with Arizona Luminaria, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to reporting that centers underserved communities. This project was produced with support from the Education Writers Association Reporting Fellowship program. This story was co-published with palabra, by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, a multimedia platform dedicated to supporting independent journalists.
Arizona abortion rights campaign is Planned Parenthood's 'No. 1 priority'
Leaders of the campaign to put abortion rights into the Arizona Constitution have amassed an over $9.5 million war chest four months before the election, a significant cash advantage over a leading opponent. Arizona for Abortion Access, the political action committee behind the ballot measure, has raised nearly $23 million...
Arizona border residents give picture of immigration crisis at RNC
(The Center Square) – Arizonans living near the nation's southern border gave the Republican National Convention some emotional testimony about the realities of life amid an immigration crisis. On day three of the RNC, several speakers addressed the millions of immigrants crossing the nation's border with Mexico. Included in those were David Lara, a San Luis business owner and activist. "Small towns like mine bear the brunt of the chaos....
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