![The WHAM on Wheels Traveling Art Studio trailer, pictured, was stolen early Monday from the WHAM headquarters in Surprise. The group’s founder is seeking tips on who stole the trailer or where it may be recovered. [Submitted photo]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200407-155308-040720%20op%20Connie%20Whitlock%20commentary.jpg)
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I am reaching out today asking for your help — to identify apprehend the culprits of a theft committed early Monday at our HQ in Surprise.
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By Connie Whitlock
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4/7/20
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With all the discussion and encouragement around “social distancing” for our physical health, it brings up a whole new array of potential mental health problems, especially for older adults.
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By Bhakti Gosalia
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4/6/20
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There is an ongoing conversation about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to be prepared.
According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, anyone can get …
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By Dr. Cary Schnitzer
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4/6/20
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We are experiencing a very dark time in our history. Everyone I talk to says the same thing: “I’ve never seen anything like this!” It seems that each day, the news gets worse. Our …
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4/3/20
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The $2.2 Trillion CARES Act will help a lot of Arizona businesses; but relief for investors, private partnerships, large developers and construction companies, commercial and retail landlords or even master planned communities and homeowner’s associations is ambiguous or missing from the stimulus bill.
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By Stephanie Rimmer
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4/3/20
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These are truly unchartered waters: Families are confined to quarters and avoiding interactions with others; while parents are working from home, children are avoiding play dates.
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By Dan Shufelt
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4/2/20
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Rotarians are “People of Action,” and Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona are pitching in to help where needed in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic …
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By David Simmer
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4/2/20
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We urge consumers to be on the lookout for an escalating number of pandemic-related scams, hazards and financial challenges.
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By Diane E. Brown
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4/1/20
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Abrazo Health hospitals are celebrating National Doctors’ Day by paying tribute to physicians for their service, skill and compassion.
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By Brian Elisco
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3/31/20
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In the tumult of the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, there is an enormous amount of confusion about potential treatments.
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By Naomi Lopez
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3/30/20
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To help keep our communities healthy, the need for social distancing is imperative right now.
As such, on March 18, two U.S. senators --- Kevin Cramer and Mark Warner --- introduced a bill known …
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By Tyler Newlon
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3/27/20
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Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to let you know the steps we’re taking to help our Medicare beneficiaries cope with the pandemic.
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By Seema Verma
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3/27/20
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Here’s the irony of this COVID-19 pandemic: we may be scrambling to isolate, but we need each other. In times of stress, human beings do better when we’re connected.
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By Claire Louge
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3/26/20
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While the passage of the bipartisan Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act were critical first steps, more work remains to protect the health and financial well-being of Arizona families and the small businesses who are the backbone of Arizona’s economy.
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By Kyrsten Sinema
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3/25/20
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The Central Arizona College campuses will be closed to the public with essential services moved to online, telephone or virtual formats.Central Arizona College has been closely monitoring coronavirus …
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By Jackie Elliott
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3/25/20
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Written in stone across the front of the Maricopa County Superior Courthouse is the statement, “The first duty of society is justice.” And while thousands of people pass under these words every day, few stop to think about how important these words are to our democracy.
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By Allister Adel
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3/24/20
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Dear Apache Junction Unified School District parents and families,
On Friday, March 20, Gov. Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman made an announcement to extend the closure of schools through April …
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By Dr. Krista Anderson
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3/24/20
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![Mike Phillips, left, and Matt Higdon affix a sign to the outside of the Greenwell Chisholm Printing Company building depicting statistics of the effects of social distancing on curbing the spread the the COVID-19 virus on Monday in Owensboro, Ky. [The Associated Press]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200323-151023-AP20083655343342.jpg)
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It’s a tricky time right now, as we all try to navigate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Events are being cancelled, schools are closing, and we are hearing requests for social distancing. You may have asked yourself, “What is social distancing, and how do I comply?”
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By Melissa Fink
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3/23/20
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Let me vent for a moment. I heard a TV commentator say that the coronavirus was just dangerous for the elderly … excuse me, does that mean it is not a serious problem? First of all, it is not …
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Connie Mason Michaelis
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3/23/20
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We strive to keep you informed with accurate and helpful information. In addition to information we provide on our website at www.ssa.gov, we also engage regularly on social media.
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By Chris Burke
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3/20/20
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