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Up to 66 bus stops throughout Mesa will be getting “micro-shelters.”
Mesa bus stops to get $2.5M in shade structures
Almost 70 unshaded bus stops in the city of Mesa will be getting an upgrade worth $2.5 million in local and federal funds. At its Monday meeting, the Mesa City Council voted 5-0 to enter an … more
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Mesa has entered into a public-private partnership with Legends Global Convention Center Management to manage and operate the Mesa Convention Center and the Mesa Amphitheatre.
Mesa tabs private company to manage convention center, amphitheater
A private company will now be managing the Mesa Convention Center and the Mesa Amphitheatre. On Monday, the Mesa City Council voted 5-0 to approve entering a public-private partnership for management … more
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This mural is located on the east side of Ellsworth Road just north of Aldecoa Drive.
Proposed move could bring more murals to East Valley town
Queen Creek is taking steps to bring more public art to the town through a change in its sign ordinance. At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of … more
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The Queen Creek Town Council will be looking to enhance safeguards on the use of Flock Security cameras in the town.
East Valley town looks to enhance safeguards on use of license plate readers
As municipalities across the Valley and state grapple with the use of automated license plate readers Queen Creek is taking a proactive stance. The town announced on Wednesday that the Queen Creek … more
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Queen Creek resident Isabella Silver is the founder or Georgie’s Cookies.
East Valley woman building specialty cookie business
Like many people during the COVID-19 lockdown, Isabella Silver turned to a hobby — baking — to help pass the time. Unlike many people who returned to their old lives after the lockdown lifted, … more
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Queen Creek police said parks were the flashpoint for e-bike and juvenile-related disturbances.
East Valley town sees drop in e-bike complaints after passing ordinance
Less than two months after the town passed an emergency ordinance aimed at curbing reckless operation of e-bikes and other motorized devices, the Queen Creek Police Department is reporting a … more
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EVIT has contracted with Windstar Lines to provide buses for students at several East Valley district schools who are attending the main campuses.
EVIT acts to improve transportation issues
The East Valley Institute of Technology has launched a new method for transporting students from nine East Valley district school campuses to its main location. EVIT now has a two-year agreement with … more
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Queen Creek's agrarian history is reflected in many of its attractions, such as the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre.
Top 10 places to visit in Queen Creek
While still a young town, Queen Creek prides itself on a long history of farming. Not surprisingly, some of the top places to visit in the town are connected to its agrarian and equestrian roots, as … more
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Coaching: David Leavitt is January’s Hometown Hero
David Leavitt is the athletic director at Heritage Academy Gateway, but a student doesn’t have to be in sports to get on his radar. Leavitt sees and knows students as individuals, whether they … more
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Florence High cheerleading team headed to national competition [Photo gallery]
The Florence Town Council voted to give the Florence High School cheerleading squad $3,000 to attend the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, … more
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Florence Junior Parada Rodeo called a success [Photo gallery]
Bill Foster, the Florence Junior Parada Rodeo organizer with the Historic Florence Foundation gave an update to the Florence Town Council on the November event. Foster is the grandson of Charles … more
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Florence Council increases wastewater rates [Photo gallery]
The Florence Town Council approved an increase in wastewater utilities rates at its Tuesday, Jan. 3 meeting. “The town has been notified that the sanitation collection cost for residential … more
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