Just as the sky above seems to know no limits, neither does 15-year-old Sky. “I really like to tell people that I want to be president,” she says, “but I know I have to be mayor … more

 The Salvation Army is in the final days of its Red Kettle Campaign, a critical stage in collecting donations to “Rescue Christmas” for our neighbors in need. Due to economic … more

Litchfield Park’s annual Christmas in the Park celebration wrapped up with the announcement of winning entries in the event’s holiday home decorating contest. more

The members of Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club have donated more than $8,500 in gift cards, 250-plus toys and more to help families this holiday season. The local Head Start program … more

An influx of food and other donations boosted the Valley View Community Food Bank, 10771 W. Peoria Ave., during a very tough holiday season. more

A Dec. 12 toy drive sponsored by the Boomers and Womans clubs in Sun City West was a great success, even though restrictions caused by the need to stay distanced and masked made it a little … more

In 1983, Ronald Reagan was president, Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, TV viewers tuned in to watch the final episode of M*A*S*H*, and Maria Maskell joined Arizona Public Service. more

City of Glendale offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday (City Hall will also be closed in the afternoon Dec. 24) and Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. more

The Virtual Good News Girlfriends Club hosted by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce meets 3-4 p.m. Fridays. The next one is Jan. 8. “Homework is the best part of this club — be on the … more

A lot can be said about how a society treats its aging, vulnerable and disenfranchised communities, but at First Place AZ advocates there are seeking a holistic approach to day-to-day life for those … more

Here is a look at Surprise history through the years on this week, compiled from archives of Independent Newsmedia, Newspapers.com and the city of Surprise historical records. more

The Apache Trail Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on Dec. 5 presented Apache Junction Councilmember Robin Barker with a DAR Community Service Award. DAR … more

Lamborghinis, McLarens and a host of other high performance vehicles showed up to donate toys to the Childhelp Children’s Center of Arizona on Dec. 5. The PHX GT Car Club and PHX Driven Car … more

The Church at Litchfield Park will share the magic of the Christmas season with a free drive-thru living Nativity pageant Sunday, Dec. 20, and drive-in Christmas Eve candlelight services Thursday, Dec. 24. more

The city of Peoria is adding more color to the streetscape by showcasing artwork designed by members of the community on utility boxes throughout the city. more

Non-perishable food donations are being collected at all eight Christopher Todd Communities Home Leasing Centers in the West Valley — including three in Surprise — until Thursday, Jan. 7. more

Arizona Helping Hands held its first drive-through collection event to fill Santa’s Sleigh with gifts for children in foster care. more

The morning of Friday, Dec. 11 will be remembered as a  special moment for the waste service behemoth, Republic Services, as it bid farewell to Joe Romero, a heavy machine operator entering retirement this month. Mr. Romero is retiring after 38 years of service. To honor the occasion, Apache Junction Mayor Jeff Serdy, along with Republic Services dignitaries, dedicated the scale site at the Apache Junction Landfill as the Joe Romero Honorary Scale House. more

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale recently welcomed Rotarian and Scottsdale Mayor W. J. “Jim” Lane to the club’s virtual Zoom meeting. more

Few people are as self-aware as Gauge, a boy barely into high school who knows his strengths and knows where he needs to improve to reach his goals. “Gauge is always trying to do … more