Keyword: community

Community concerned with Tempe’s proposed …

9/21/2023
Local landlords and a multihousing association official spoke up at a recent meeting about Tempe’s proposed change to its anti-discrimination ordinance that would expand protections to sources of income, including federal and local housing vouchers.

Autumnfest Arts & Crafts Fair making its way to Anthem

9/20/2023
Autumnfest makes its return to Anthem Community Park next month.

Phoenix-based Valley Leadership names its Man & Woman …

9/20/2023
Angela Hughey and Brian Spicker are the Valley Leadership’s 74th Man & Woman of the Year.

Glendale Chamber networking event to focus on …

9/18/2023
The Glendale Chamber at its monthly networking breakfast in October will host a presentation from the Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Increased interest in walkable communities observed …

9/18/2023
Housing is being offered in walkable areas to be more sustainable, offer improved standards of living and build community in less car-dependent neighborhoods.

Sun City West food pantry seeks support as needs grow

9/18/2023
A satellite food bank operation in Sun City West is seeing increasing demand, and not just from inside the community.

Dog Haus adds Hawaiian-influenced menu items to drive …

9/9/2023
Dog Haus, with three Valley locations, has added three new Hawaiian-influenced items to its offerings to drive donations throughout September for those devastated by the recent wildfires.

Queen Creek kids shine in Constitution contest

9/8/2023
The top winners of the town’s Constitution Week Art & Essay Contest have been recognized by the Queen Creek Town Council. The six youngsters met with council members at their Sept. 6 …

El Grito to commemorate Mexican Independence Day with …

9/7/2023
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with a huge celebration in downtown Phoenix.

Healthy aging expo in Peoria to provide resources

9/6/2023
A Healthy Aging Expo is coming to Peoria.

Business, education leaders team up for upcoming …

9/5/2023
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce will host an Education and Workforce Readiness Now and For the Future forum.

Peoria set on new site for joint public safety …

9/3/2023
Peoria has reached an agreement with the developers of the 7,100-acre master planned community, Vistancia Development LLC, to secure land for a future joint public safety facility in north Peoria.

Laveen elementary school wins Sprouts’ on-campus …

9/2/2023
A Laveen elementary school is among the campuses across the U.S. to receive a new school garden as part of the Sprouts Foundations’ 24 Gardens in 24 Hours in 24 Communities campaign.

Scottsdale resident gives back to community

9/1/2023
Dennis “Denny” Brown came to Scottsdale in 1987 looking for work on a film crew and fell in love with the town right away. “I always said I love living five minutes from an art …

Annual successes recorded across Tempe’s education, …

8/31/2023
Tempe’s Workforce Readiness and Livable Communities Committee met Aug. 28 to discuss the latest updates from the city’s Office of Education, Career and Family Services about what’s been accomplished in its many programs during the last year.

Arizona Community Foundation seeks chief people …

8/31/2023
The Arizona Community Foundation announced that the process for accepting applications for candidates interested in the newly created Chief People Officer (CPO) position has opened.

Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise named Phoenix Indian …

8/29/2023
Phoenix Indian Center announced that the 40th Annual Silver & Turquoise Ball will be presented by Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise, one of the oldest enterprises of the Navajo Nation.

UnitedHealthcare in Phoenix to host free Grandparents …

8/29/2023
In celebration of National Grandparents Day, UnitedHealthcare will host its fourth annual Grandparents Day event to honor grandparents and the significant role they play in the lives and health of families.

Latest gambling compact, new legislation prompts small …

8/28/2023
There are a few more brick-and-mortar casinos cropping up in the Valley in what amounts to a mini-boom in building for the industry. No one knows, exactly, why it’s happening now. But a …

Mesa Community College recognizes three 2023 …

8/23/2023
Mesa Community College recently selected Pamela Lizardi, Minh Nghiem and Jorge Pierce as recipients of its 2023 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award. “Meaningful instruction occurs best when …

Glendale Community College faculty member has article …

8/23/2023
An upcoming edition of Energy for Sustainable Development will feature an article co-authored by Glendale Community College’s Michael Strong, social sciences faculty member, and Julie Silva, geography instructor at the University of Buffalo.

Southwest Ballet Theatre to host ‘Nutcracker’ open …

8/23/2023
Southwest Ballet Theatre will host open auditions this Saturday for its ninth annual performance of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” this December.

Program matches Tempe high schoolers with businesses …

8/22/2023
More than 30 local students spent summer break gaining work experience and building professional skills thanks to the Career Ready Tempe program, which matches students with Tempe businesses for a six-week paid summer internship.

Goodyear Chicano Pride Run identifies this year’s …

8/22/2023
The 3rd Annual Chicano Pride Ride Arizona coming up in Goodyear will raise money to support Advance Community’s mission to strengthen optimal health in under-resourced Valley communities.