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Arizona’s Loop 303 project makes finals for national honor

The Arizona Department of Transportation project that built Loop 303 interchanges at 43rd and 51st avenues near Interstate 17 has been named a top 12 finalist in the 2024 America’s …
FAMILIES

Phoenix dance studio to host Halloween costume sale, fall festival

Bender Performing Arts, in Phoenix, has a couple upcoming events for fall.
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At CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Phoenix, It's About Time

"Julia is the best provider I've ever had. She's really taking great care of me, and I hope to have her until the end of my time." - CenterWell Sun City patient "This was an incredible …

Suarez leads Diamondbacks against the Brewers after 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Milwaukee Brewers after Eugenio Suárez's four-hit game on Wednesday.
first responders

Valley fire departments reclaim ambulance service

For years, Arizona municipalities contracted with private ambulance companies for service. A recent trend has Valley municipalities — especially on the eastern side — shows them switching …

Connecticut faces Phoenix following Mabrey's 26-point showing

Connecticut plays the Phoenix Mercury after Marina Mabrey scored 26 points in the Sun's 86-66 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Friday's game is the fourth meeting this season between the two …

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ROAD WORK

ADOT slates Glendale meeting on Loop 101 widening

The Arizona Department of Transportation will lead a public meeting about the upcoming project to widen Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) between Interstate 17 and 75th Avenue is scheduled from from 6:30 …
Economy

Arizona minimum wage set to increase 35 cents

PHOENIX — What would you buy if you had an extra $14 a week? A couple of meals at a fast food restaurant? An extra four gallons of gas? Or, perhaps, two pounds of ground beef? Those are …
ARTS

Phoenix Symphony opens new season with work featuring NASA images

The Phoenix Symphony’s 2024-25 season is ready to open with some help from NASA.
VALLEY TRAVEL

Southbound 1-17 to close at Loop 303 this weekend

Southbound Interstate 17 will be closed at Loop 303 from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for pavement improvement work. Traffic will take the Loop 303 off- and on-ramps and then use one lane …
Environment

Arizona governor, others prod Congress for more wildfire help in West

WASHINGTON — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and 19 other Western governors are prodding Congress to move more urgently to address a wildfire crisis that has grown worse in recent years. In …
PHOENIX COLLISION

Woman injured in August crash dies

A 25-year-old woman injured in a collision Aug. 23 near 39 th Avenue and Monte Vista Road has died, Phoenix police said Wednesday. Marisa Zermeno died at a hospital Sept. 7 with her family …
FATAL

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car on Dunlap Avenue

A woman died following a collision this week near 36 th and Dunlap avenues, Phoenix police said. The crash occurred just before 11 p.m. Sept. 9 when a woman, who has not been identified, was …
First Responders

Phoenix Police and Vitalant host blood drive honoring fallen officer

The Phoenix Police Department and Vitalant have joined together to honor fallen Officer Zane Coolidge and injured Officer Matthew Haney. Both were shot in the line of duty on Friday, Sept. 3. …
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
“What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how to manage money” or …
As a U.S. history teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy, I am increasingly concerned about the impact of the 24-hour news reporting of local, national and global events on young minds. In this age …
One of the biggest developments of our state in the past few years is the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. campus in north Phoenix that will be home to thousands of jobs and supply our country …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
"A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation," features Irish dancers, seen here performing the high-kicking "Free Men."

Irish touring show coming to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise

Among the world’s top Irish dance shows, “A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” will come to the Valley for three performances around town.
Role Model's Tucker Pillsbury performs on day two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Oct. 8, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Role Model to kick off North American tour leg in Phoenix

Role Model will be touring the world in support of his sophomore album, and that run will include a Phoenix stop.
Guests at a previous Sedona Arts Festival shop for gourd art.

Enjoy the arts, Red Rocks at Sedona Arts Festival

Head up north in October to view the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona while taking in the annual Sedona Arts Festival.
Chief Keef arrives at the BET Awards on June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Chief Keef reschedules Phoenix tour date

A Phoenix stop is among the rescheduled dates for rapper Chief Keef’s upcoming A Lil Tour.
Mägo de Oz will bring their Feliz No Cumpleaños Tour to downtown Phoenix on Oct. 22.

Spanish folk metal legends Mägo de Oz on way to Phoenix

Mägo de Oz, the Spanish folk metal band known for fusing heavy metal with Celtic and Spanish folk influences, will bring their tour to downtown Phoenix.
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