Keyword: 2023

2 bonds up for question in Surprise special election

9/21/2023
The city laid out its plans for the possible use of a total of $100 million in the two questions at a Sept. 19 City Council work session.

Phoenix blues festival to pay tribute to Koko Taylor

9/5/2023
The Blues Blast Music Festival is heading to Phoenix, and with it a tribute to Koko Taylor.

Tempe business makes 2023 Inc. 5000 list

8/29/2023
Inc. revealed that the Tempe-based RFP Success Company has placed on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. 

Tempe Elementary superintendent selected for Yale …

8/9/2023
Tempe Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. James Driscoll was recently selected to join the 2023-24 Fellowship for Public Education Leadership cohort run by the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management.

Arizona Broadway Theatre presents 2023-24 Season …

8/7/2023
Arizona Broadway Theatre is presenting the 2023-24 Season Concert Series.

Class of 2023 athletes sign with colleges (final)

7/10/2023
The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs. This is West Valley Preps’ last update of the Class of 2023 list.

Scottsdale teachers participate in cybersecurity …

7/4/2023
Scottsdale Unified School District teachers, Tracey Dodrill, Luz Maria Van Daam and Lauren Reeve attended Grand Canyon University’s Cyber Center for Excellence 2023 GenCyber Teacher Training, June 26-30, in Phoenix.

Kyrene final $218M budget adoption to come July 11

7/3/2023
Kyrene School District Governing Board approves its proposed, balanced budget for fiscal year 2023-24, before its scheduled public hearing and assumed final adoption on Tuesday, July 11.

New Ms. Senior Arizona is crowned in Sun City West

6/15/2023
Sixty-year-old Christina Robinette has tap danced her way to win the title of Ms. Senior Arizona 2023 and will represent the state in the national competition.

Tempe celebrates LGBTQ+ pride now, in the future

6/14/2023
Downtown Tempe Authority hosted its inaugural Pride Party on June 3 with the city’s support after years of supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Board approves budget for the coming year in Sun City …

6/7/2023
The Recreation Centers of Sun City West budget for the next fiscal year is approved.

Almost 700 students graduated from CAC this year

6/6/2023
Central Arizona College graduated 681 students this  school year. In a press release, CAC stated that the graduates earned a total of 828 degrees and certificates. The oldest person awarded …

Peoria Unified governing board appoints new …

6/5/2023
Peoria Unified welcomes the following new administrators to its team for the 2023-24 school year.

Pinal County Historical Museum director wins state …

5/22/2023
Stephanie Joyner, the Pinal County Historical Society and Museum’s first executive director, has won the 2023 Humanities Award from Arizona Humanities. She was named this year’s Rising …

Surprise senior prepares for MIT in Cambridge

5/19/2023
The Valley Vista High School class of 2023 valedictorian Andrea Cosio has officially completed her senior year.

Softball: McCann, Wildcats win pitchers’ duel to …

5/6/2023
Marissa McCann probably needed to strike out 16 Campo Verde batters in order for her team to stay in the winner’s bracket Saturday.

Budget forum shares financials with Sun City West …

4/26/2023
The final budget forum for the current fiscal year is a chance for Sun City West residents to get eyes on the financials of the Recreation Centers of Sun City West.

ASU Alumni Association honors Someburros owner

4/8/2023
Tim Vasquez, president and owner of Someburros, was named to the Sun Devil 100 Class of 2023, which is sponsored by the Arizona State University Alumni Association.  

Join the city of Peoria for Earth Day 2023

3/27/2023
The city of Peoria is inviting residents to help better the environment in honor of Earth Day 2023 and clean the Paloma Regional Preserve, starting at Paloma Community Park, on April 1, from 8 a.m.to 11 a.m.

Chandler’s family Easter celebration hops to a new …

3/15/2023
Chandler’s family Easter celebration is moving to a new location downtown this year. Families are invited to join in the fun at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza on Friday, April 7 …

Arizona Broadway Theatre announces 2023-24 season

3/13/2023
Arizona Broadway Theatre has announced its 2023-24 season.

CAC student receives workforce scholarship

3/13/2023
A Central Arizona College student has been named a 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar – the only Arizona student chosen for this scholarship. Kyle Cramer will receive a $1,250 scholarship, …

23 MCCCD students honored at 2023 All-Arizona Academic …

3/6/2023
The Maricopa County Community College District announced that twenty-three high-achieving students representing the system’s 10 colleges were honored on Feb. 22 during the 2023 All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony.

Foodstock 2023 to bring dozens of vendors to Peoria

3/1/2023
Get Local Arizona Events, the coordinator behind Momma’s Organic Market, is collaborating with the Peoria Diamond Club for Arizona’s favorite food truck festival, Foodstock 2023, 4-10 p.m., April 15, at the Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave.