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Mountain Ridge High School, in Glendale, opened in 1995.
No criminal conduct found in DVUSD special-needs student case
No criminal conduct was found by agencies that reviewed allegations involving the treatment of a 16-year-old nonverbal autistic student at Mountain Ridge High School this past spring, although the school district says its investigation remains ongoing and the student’s family is considering its legal options. more
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MusicaNova brings ‘alt classical’ season to Phoenix, Tempe
MusicaNova will explore what it calls “alt classical” during its 2026-27 season, presenting three orchestra concerts and three chamber performances in Phoenix and Tempe. more
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The Phoenix Fire Department was formally established on Aug. 17, 1886, with 25 volunteer members on the first fire engine.
Phoenix Fire Department celebrates 140th anniversary
The Phoenix Fire Department celebrated its 140th anniversary this week. Officials from the department and the city joined at Fire Station 8 at 1025 E. Polk St. on Tuesday to mark the occasion. … more
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Phoenix artists get 24 hours to take new plays from page to stage
The Phoenix Theatre Company is seeking Arizona playwrights and directors for its 24-Hour Theatre Project, which will challenge local artists to create four original short plays in a single day. more
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Most City of Scottsdale offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday.
Scottsdale city offices closed for Labor Day
Most City of Scottsdale offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. City offices will be open normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Garbage and recycling collection will … more
Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 59th Avenue and Olie Road in Glendale on Sept. 4, 2026. Gas prices have reached an all-time high on Labor Day weekend according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
Gas prices on track for Labor Day all-time high despite drop over past week
For those traveling this Labor Day weekend, gas price will hit an all-time high for this time of year, AAA Arizona said in a release Friday. more
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While groundwater is not Scottsdale’s primary water source, maintaining the wells and infrastructure needed to access it is an important part of the city’s diversified water supply portfolio.
Scottsdale refurbishing groundwater well
Planned inspection and refurbishment work is underway this week at Well 27B, a City of Scottsdale-owned groundwater well located at the Promenade Corporate Center near the southeast corner of … more
The PVSchools board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding Sept. 3 with Paws for Youth, formerly known as Gabriel’s Angels.
PVSchools approves therapy dog partnership
The board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding Sept. 3 with Paws for Youth, formerly known as Gabriel’s Angels. more
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Aimee Yentes from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club, addresses voters attending the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance forum.
Chambers forum hears arguments on top propositions
A local ballot initiative forum highlighted key issues voters will see on their upcoming ballot. The forum, hosted by the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance , was held Thursday morning at … more
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The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approves Superintendent Dan Courson’s goals and objectives for the 2026-27 school year during its Sept. 3 meeting.
PVSchools superintendent targets higher school grades, reading and career readiness
The Governing Board approved Courson’s 2026-27 goals Sept. 3 after reviewing earlier versions during study sessions in June and August. more
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Wildfire Elementary Principal Ryan Schoonover has spent his career helping students learn, lead and find confidence in themselves. A Kansas native, Schoonover began as a middle school social studies and science teacher before moving into curriculum development and school administration.
Inside PVSchools: Meet Principal Schoonover
Wildfire Elementary Principal Ryan Schoonover has spent his career helping students learn, lead and find confidence in themselves. A Kansas native, Schoonover began as a middle school social studies … more
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Waddell’s Longhorn, in Buckeye, open since 1958, will close its doors for good after Saturday night.
Weekend Picks: Valley events for Sept. 4-6
Labor Day weekend offers plenty of reasons to get out of the house around the Valley, but one of this weekend’s most memorable gatherings will also be a goodbye. more
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