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‘Star Wars’-inspired burlesque show making its way …

8/8/2023
The nationally-touring “Star Wars”-inspired burlesque show is on its way to downtown Phoenix.

Arizona groups keeping the history, stories of the …

7/4/2023
Although Arizona wasn’t involved in the American Revolutionary War and the state is thousands of miles away from the battlefields of the war with the British, many residents had relatives who fought for the country’s freedom.

Hobbs issues executive orders involved in 'culture …

6/27/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs is again wading into culture wars, issuing executive orders Tuesday to halt the use of public funds for “conversion therapy” while mandating them for “gender affirming health care,” at least for state and university employees and retirees.

Peoria Unified Superintendent tenders resignation

5/23/2023
Peoria Unified School District Superintendent Jason Reynolds has tendered his resignation, effective June 30.

Scottsdale Civil War Round Table will host historian …

5/1/2023
On Tuesday, May 16 the Scottsdale Civil War Round Table will host historian Garry Adelman. A graduate of Michigan State University and Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, Adelman currently …

Mother in Peoria watches bridge dedication honoring …

3/20/2023
Nothing can bring her son back after losing him in the Vietnam War, but on Winnie Ortals’ 100th birthday, March 18, she watched her son being recognized for his service and sacrifice for his …

Scottsdale Civil War Round Table hosts Eric Wittenberg

3/7/2023
On March 21 the Scottsdale Civil War Round Table will host noted Civil War historian Eric Wittenberg. A prolific author, having written more than 20 books, Wittenberg will speak about Union …

Concert lays down black history roots in Peoria

2/10/2023
The Multicultural Music Festival & Black History Celebration is gearing up for its 25th anniversary, Feb. 11.

VIDEO: Palmer drops historical knowledge

2/4/2023
Norman Palmer weaves a yarn.

Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable honors late historian …

12/28/2022
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host "A Celebration of the Life of Ed Bearss" with featured speaker Terry Winschel, who recently retired as chief historian of Vicksburg National Military Park.

War and peace and hot black coffee

12/27/2022
Retirement living in Arizona is glorious. Even our long hot summer days begin with cooler temperatures, when I enjoy our patio the most. My talented husband has created a lovely environment in our back yard that I call my “secret garden.”

Civil War historian comes to Scottsdale Public Library …

11/25/2022
On Dec. 13, the Scottsdale Civil War Round Table will host Civil War author and historian Jeffrey William Hunt, who will discuss “Mead and Lee After Gettysburg: Climax of the Gettysburg Campaign.”