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New coach

New Suns coach Vogel ready to work

A good culture and dedication to the work. Those attributes will help put the Suns in a better place to win it all, the team’s new leader said on Tuesday. New coach Frank Vogel said during …
Water safety

Inattention around water can be fatal

It was a normal summer day for the McRae family that started with a family visit to the Estrada Park in Tempe during the morning and a swim at home during the afternoon. For Stacey McRae of …
Scholarships

Jim Martin STEM Scholarship recipients awarded

ACC Board Chair Carolynn Hiron and board member Darrin Francom present  $1,000 scholarship check at the April 26, 2023 ACC Board of Directors meeting.
Budget

Maricopa County $4.35B tentative budget approved

Maricopa County officials prioritized lowering property taxes, adding positions and funding facilities and technology projects as the governing board approved its tentative budget this week. The …
TSMC

TSMC Arizona employees from Taiwan adjusting

Y.H. Wu has taken in a Seattle Mariners game at Peoria Sports Complex and listened to some jazz music at Elevate Coffee Co. in Norterra among the activities he’s participated in since moving to …
EDUCATION

Deer Valley Unified to offer free summer meal program

The following locations will be offering free breakfast and lunch to any child 18 years and younger. There are no income or registration requirements.
Rent

Phoenix rent dips for single-family homes

Now may be a better time than in recent months to go after a single-family rental after a recent CoreLogic report said the annual single-family rent growth dipped for Phoenix in March. The …
Memorial Day

High gas prices not thwarting summer travel

Hit the road, Jack. Which is what Arizonans are doing this Memorial Day at the end of the month. About 900,000 Arizonans are expected to take to the roads and skies during the holiday …
New leader

Pokorski navigating new role as county manager

Jen Pokorski is no stranger to Maricopa County. In fact, she served as the county’s planning and development director, the director of the ombudsman office and a planning project manager …
Gas prices

Gas prices in Arizona remain high

Prices at the pump in Arizona remain higher than the national average. In fact, Arizona ranks No. 2 for the highest average gas price in the Southwest, according to AAA. California ranks …
Mother's Day

This Mother’s Day, think outside the box

Comfy slippers or a warm robe are likely to go far with the mother in your life this Mother’s Day. But what if your mother has everything? What makes a thoughtful gift? Well, there happen …

First-time homebuyers face variety of challenges

Buying a home can be a daunting task these days. Higher interest rates and a lack of supply aren’t the most ideal conditions for first-time homebuyers. Those needing to prove increased …
TikTok

Maricopa County to consider TikTok ban on all county-issued devices

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will vote whether to ban TikTok on all county-issued devices at its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. May 10. “The (board) will consider the resolution …
Appointment

Maricopa County board fills state senate seat for Glendale, Phoenix

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filled an open seat in the state senate. According to a press release, the governing board appointed Rep. Flavio Bravo to fill the senate vacancy in …
Public meeting

Potential Maricopa County property tax increase on table

A public meeting has been set for later this month on a  proposed increase, the Maricopa County Community College District announced.  The Maricopa County Community College District …
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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Anthem Days is set for Saturday, March 25. The free, family-friendly event includes a business expo, craft vendors, carnival, food vendors, and entertainment.

Anthem Days set for March 25

Anthem Community Council is thrilled to announce and thank ProSkill Services as the title sponsor for Anthem Days 2023. As one of Arizona's premier home and commercial mechanical specialists, …
Deer Valley Unified School District student chefs work on creations in Avenue 27 at Barry Goldwater High School in Phoenix.

Deer Valley Unified’s student restaurant open

Avenue 27, Deer Valley Unified School District’s student-run fine dining restaurant, is open for the 2022-23 year.
Anthem officials will host the community's Veteran's Day ceremony next month.  The event starts at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Anthem Veterans Memorial, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem.

Anthem to host Veteran's Day event

Anthem officials will host the community's Veteran's Day ceremony next month. The event, in its 11th year, includes a concert from ProMusica Arizona Chorale and Orchestra and a pinning ceremony to …

Fear Farm in West Valley opens today

The scary season means the return of Arizona’s spookiest experience right here in the West Valley.
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