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Foes of future I-11 freeway plan win temporary reprieve
First responders
PVPD takes part in multi-agency active threat training
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Heard Museum bringing Hoop Dance Contest back to Phoenix
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Stapleton adds second show in August

Due to demand, Chris Stapleton has added nine new dates to his “All-American Road Show” tour this summer including second and final nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden, …
Government

Arizona schools chief opposes Trump administration's immigration actions in schools

PHOENIX — The state’s top education officials is opposed to a new Trump administration directive allowing immigration officials to pursue those not here legally in schools. …
WEEKEND TRAVEL

SR 143 work affects Sky Harbor Airport access

PHOENIX – State transportation officials advise drivers to expect delays this weekend during the closure of southbound State Route 143 between Loop 202 and Interstate 10. A traffic shift …
VALLEY TRAVEL

Westbound I-10 to close this weekend between Loop 202, I-17

PHOENIX – Drivers should plan for detours Jan. 24-27 when westbound Interstate 10 closes between Loop 202 and Interstate 17. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced a traffic …
ARTS

AI impact among topics at upcoming songwriters gathering

Closing in on 30 years strong, the Arizona Songwriters Gathering will bring a full day of music to Glendale again.
Planning Commission

Paradise Valley rezoning language changing to meet state requirements

The Paradise Valley Planning Commission has approved a staff recommendation to amend the town’s zoning ordinance so it complies with new state legislative requirements on processing rezoning …
THINGS TO DO

Hot air balloon rides at Goodyear Ballpark

Glendale-based hot air balloon company, Rainbow Ryders, is an official partner of the Arizona Balloon Classic. The 14th annual festival is from Jan. 24-26 at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way.
UPDATE

Phoenix Scottish Games postpone annual event until 2026

Rather than celebrate a major milestone in its history, the Phoenix Scottish Games will be taking 2025 off.

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Justin Duran

Maximize your impact — how Arizona’s charitable tax credits benefit taxpayers and the community

Each year Arizonans have a choice when it comes to their taxes. Not just who will file them or when, but even where those tax dollars will go — and it costs you nothing. This is all made …
Dale Crogan

Into the fire: How Arizona first responders can navigate mental health challenges

First responders are facing challenges unlike anything they’ve encountered before. After battling the month-long Horton Fire near Payson, a 78-member crew of Arizona firefighters was among the …
Carine Werner

As your District 4 senator, my door is always open

As we kick off a new year and the 57th legislative session, it's the perfect time to think about the kind of Arizona we want. As your newly elected senator for Legislative District 4, I want to …

It looks like pay to play is afoot in Paradise Valley

This month we witnessed the swearing in of Mayor Stanton and selection of new Vice Mayor Ellen Andeen-Keller. We also saw the year-end campaign finance reports showing the biggest donors to Mayor …
Tom Patterson

Fauci is the reason for the post-COVID lack of trust in doctors’ advice

Vaccines may not be the most spectacular of all the miracles of modern medicine, but they are arguably the most beneficial. They have virtually eliminated the infectious diseases of childhood, …

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Entertainment & Things to Do
David Phelps’s Speak of Love Tour arrives Feb. 7.

Paradise Valley to welcome Speak of Love Tour

In support of his new recording, which releases Aug. 30, multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist David Phelps will be featured in Paradise Valley at the Valley Presbyterian Church at 7 …
The 27th Annual Paradise Valley Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Jan. 20 included a Hip-Hop tribute to King from Colby Jeffers.

Hope and unity in the air at Paradise Valley Martin Luther King celebration

Unity and hope permeated the packed Paradise Valley Town Council chamber during the town’s 27th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Jan. 20.
The Museum of Illusions in Scottsdale is offering free admission every day for educators in 2025.

This Scottsdale museum is offering free admission to teachers all year long

Creating a space to challenge perceptions and spark curiosity, the Museum of Illusions (MOI) in Scottsdale is offering free admission to educators every day in 2025. Building off a successful …
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” will appear at Herberger Theater in downtown Phoenix in April.

Rodgers & Hammerstein classic coming to Herberger in Phoenix

Arizona Musicfest, in collaboration with the Herberger Theater Center, will present one of the most beloved American musicals of all time, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” this spring.
Violist Rose Wodarcyk will perform at the upcoming “Feel The Love” Women’s Orchestra of Arizona concert Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m.

Women’s Orchestra to perform free Valentine’s concert in Scottsdale

Celebrating the season of love, the Women’s Orchestra of Arizona (WOA) will perform a “Feel The Love” concert Sunday, Feb. 2, at 3 p.m. Held at the North Scottsdale United …

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