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Arizona AG warns of text scams involving state, local agencies

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is warning the public about an increasing number of text scams that are impersonating governmental agencies. Among the agencies being reported as …
Arts and Culture

Children’s Museum of Phoenix is expanding

The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is expanding. Phoenix City Council voted last week to contribute $4 million toward the expansion that will add 28,000 square feet to the 48,000-square-foot …
Government

Arizona House preliminarily approves stricter animal cruelty laws

PHOENIX — The state House gave preliminary approval Wednesday to stricter laws against animal cruelty — but only after a proponent agreed to eliminate some key provisions — like …
Visual arts

Scottsdale high school student earns Jeff Cross Bronze Bell Award

Several hundred people packed the Cactus Shadows High School Fine Arts Center Monday, May 12, to cheer on more than 100 third- through 12th-grade students who were recognized for their outstanding …
NONPROFITS

Scottsdale Mexican restaurant hosts fundraiser for foster kids

Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill is supporting local nonprofit Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation through its Chips for Charity program throughout July. Funding will be used to …
EDUCATION

Scottsdale Community College assists students with enrollment

Scottsdale Community College will host its annual Rock enROLLment Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, offering a one-stop enrollment experience for new and returning students ahead of the …
THE ARTS

Scottsdale Arts announces Dr. Ceci Moss as new SMoCA director

Dr. Ceci Moss will start on July 14 as the new director and chief curator for Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), operated by the nonprofit Scottsdale Arts. Dr. Moss is a curator, …
NEW HUB

Phoenix light rail extension enhances transit service in city, East Valley

Light rail services increased Saturday with the opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub, which city officials said will connect thousands of Phoenix residents to jobs and health care. …
ON TOUR

Marina will bring fall tour to downtown Phoenix

Marina’s Princess of Power tour will wind its way to Phoenix later this fall.
Opinions with Civility
Heather Menzer, MD

How to keep young athletes healthy and competitive

Participation in sports offers myriad benefits for children and teens, from cardiovascular health and reduced risk of chronic diseases to enhanced cognitive function, increased self-confidence and better social skills.
Mark Lawrence

How we can better support our seniors

The population of Arizona is aging, with over 18 percent of residents being 65 years or older, according to research by PRB. As our state’s population continues to age, an increasing number of …
Thomas L. Knapp

Occupied LA: Don’t riot — boycott and shun

President Donald Trump,  Axios reports , “ is edging closer than ever to invoking the Insurrection Act, driven by a vision of executive power free from the guardrails, governors and …
Mike Litt

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cuts hurt service members, veterans

For too many consumers, navigating the marketplace for financial services can feel like a nightmare — a minefield of rip-off artists, usurious lenders, unresponsive credit reporting agencies …

Make America Sick Again

What do you do when you get really sick? Me, I go to my doctor. I rely on science, which dictates diagnosis and prescription for medical treatment. But this has not always been the way in the …
Entertainment & Things to Do
Pictured from left, Alex, Sela and Ari Poulos are triplets who form the band, “Just Seconds Apart.”

Paradise Valley triplet band writes song for 4 y.o. girl who beat cancer

25 year old triplets Sela, Ari and Alex Poulos have made it their mission to connect with others through the gift of music. A passion passed down from their grandmother, the three write, produce …
The Scottsdale 4th of July celebration at WestWorld will feature fireworks, snow play, a bull-riding rodeo and a  mutton-busting event for kids.

Fourth of July celebration features fireworks, food and fun

Despite current tariff restrictions precluding them from many shows around the Valley this year, the Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, will include fireworks this …
Aminé is coming to Phoenix Sept. 25.

Rapper Aminé bringing fall tour to downtown Phoenix

Aminé will bring his tour across North America, the UK, and Europe to Phoenix later this year.

Celebrate all things jazz at Phoenix museum in June

A tribute to all things jazz, with performances, lectures, and activities, is coming to Phoenix.
Rick McCartney, InMedia Company president and CEO, and Julie Pace, Pace Selden Nunn-Gilman Marks dba PSGM Law managing member, will serve as the gala’s co-chairs.

Danny Elfman will perform his classics at Phoenix Symphony event

The Phoenix Symphony will host its premier annual fundraising event this October. The 2025 Phoenix Symphony Gala will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at Symphony Hall followed by a celebration at …
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