One of my favorite things about summer is summer reading challenges.
It’s fun to have the extra motivation to log hours and receive prizes for a hobby that I already enjoy.
This year, Maricopa County Reads is offering these prizes:
500 points (equal to minutes read)
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Peter Piper Pizza personal pizza coupon, ages 0-11
- Habit Burger & Grill kid’s meal, ages 0-11
- Harkins Loyalty Cup, teens
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- Arizona State Parks pass, ages 5 to adult
- Ono BBQ Ono Keiki meal, ages 0-17
- Two tickets to select Phoenix Mercury games, all ages
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- Free book, from a choice of over 150 titles
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If you live outside of Maricopa County, check your local library to see what programs they’re offering this summer.
Right now, I’m reading “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr, and I’ve really liked it so far. I’m looking forward to completing the challenge!
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Last week, our reporter Sahara Sajjadi covered the fight over Taser manufacturer Axon opening a new headquarters in Scottsdale:
“For more than a year, north Scottsdale residents have tried to block Axon, a law enforcement company best known for making Tasers and body cameras, from opening its headquarters near Loop 101 and Hayden Road.
The company says the $1.3 billion campus would bring jobs and economic growth, while residents have raised concerns about local traffic, congestion, and state interference in local zoning.”
Read more about what’s happened so far—from petitions and lawsuits to legislation and city council votes—in the full article.
What do you think? Let me know, and I’ll include some responses in Wednesday’s newsletter!
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Discover books by Arizona authors to add to your summer reading list, featuring thrillers, historical fiction, sci-fi, and more.
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Here’s how you can pick the best Arizona city or neighborhood for you based on your zodiac sign.
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As of May 31, more than 30,000 citations and legal notices were mailed out to speedy Phoenix drivers.
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Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction: The Fight for Science in American Democracy.
Misinformation isn’t just noise. It’s shaping policy decisions that determine who can afford care, which communities are protected, and how our government responds to real-world risks.
This live conversation will examine what’s at stake when facts are ignored and how science-informed leadership has shaped policy on healthcare, climate, agriculture, and public health. At a moment when institutions and public trust are under attack, we’ll explore what happens when decision-making is driven by evidence, what it takes to rebuild trust, and why scientific integrity is essential to democracy.
Stay tuned for more speaker announcements, and don’t miss this conversation.
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💸 A team of Chandler high school students placed 17th in the National Personal Finance Challenge after winning the state title. (ABC 15)
🐶 Coconino County is moving forward with a new animal shelter after a fire damaged its last one in 2018. (KGUN)
📱 Phoenix Sky Harbor is offering a free app that reads signs aloud for visually impaired travelers. (KJZZ)
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