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TRANSPORTATION

Weekend freeway work closes Loop 101 section, restricts I-10 travel

PHOENIX – Sections of Valley freeways will be closed or restricted this weekend for improvement projects. Arizona Department of Transportation officials said drivers should allow extra …
Legal

Goldwater Institute challenging Arizona film tax credits law

PHOENIX — The Goldwater Institute is challenging a 2022 law that has the goal of bringing Hollywood to Arizona. A new lawsuit charges that allowing the state to give away $125 million a …
Funding

ASU gets $1.2B for semiconductor research, development

Arizona State University is continuing to be a major player in helping advance the microchip industry. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a funding announcement that helps back …
GILBERT ROAD

Ramp closes next week for Loop 202 widening project

PHOENIX – The eastbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Gilbert Road is scheduled to close for about 60 days starting next week, state transportation officials said Thursday. The work will begin at …
Education

Arizona Cardinals and SRP score $42,000 for educators

While the Arizona Cardinals’ season has come to a close, Arizona teachers have a reason to celebrate. Thanks to the Touchdowns for Teachers program, each touchdown scored allowed two teachers …
Hot to trot

Arabian Horse Show celebrates 70 years

The world’s largest Arabian Horse Show is celebrating its 70th annual show at Westworld of Scottsdale. The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona’s show will run from Thursday, Feb. 13 …
TRANSPORTATION

75 years of I-17 in Arizona

It went through some iterations up north early on, but the 147 miles of Interstate 17 running between Phoenix and Flagstaff, that has long become part of Arizona’s identity, has a big birthday this year.
Sports

Disc golf tournament returns to Fountain Hills, Scottsdale

The Memorial Championship kicks off the new year of highly regarded disc golf competition when the tournament returns to Fountain Hills.Professional disc golf competition reaches its pinnacle with …
Opinions with Civility
Mark Stanton will be sworn in as the mayor of Paradise Valley in January.

We’ll be moving forward together in Paradise Valley

I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the Town of Paradise Valley for the unwavering support and commitment during my campaign. Being sworn in as the mayor of Paradise Valley is one of the …

Speak Up: Airline passengers face Real ID deadline in 2025 - maybe

After a decade of pushing back the deadline for Americans to get a Real ID or passport or risk being banned from airline flights, May 7 may be enforcement day . Or not. “Don’t …
Jennifer Murphy

FAFSA is open: New tools and resources to help Arizona students secure their future

The biggest barrier to higher education isn’t ability — it’s affordability. But for Arizona students, there’s a powerful tool that can help bridge that gap: the Free …
Renee Tulliani

Selling your Arizona home online requires attention to detail

Now more than ever, individuals are turning to online platforms to scope out potential properties. Many young buyers say they prefer to stay in the comfort of their homes scrolling online platforms …
Peter Volny

Arizona car shows are second to none — what you should know before you go

Arizona has rightfully earned its place as one of the world’s premier destinations for exotic and collector car shows. In fact, when considering car culture on a per-capita basis, the state may …
Entertainment & Things to Do
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 …
This 1956 Golden Sahara II is on display through mid-January at The Martin Auto Museum and Event Center, at 4320 W. Thunderbird Road, in Glendale.

Arizona Car Week approaches as hobby collectors get younger

While vintage, collectible cars gain value the older they get, those pursuing the hobby are the ones getting younger.
Hairstylists and owners of Shag Salon Scottsdale Michelle Keoghan (right) and Suzanne Theune put their “Friends” knowledge to the test as contestants of the HBO game show “Fast Friends.”

Scottsdale business owners featured on HBO Max game show

Which “Friends” character breaks up with a girlfriend on New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day? Which game do Joey and Chandler play that involves lighter fluid? What …
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