A $3,000 incentive program brought a boom in lifeguard applications to the city of Phoenix this year, but not enough lifeguards and pool managers to open more than 18 of the city’s 29 pools this summer.
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Phoenix Buying Land for Structured Campground for City’s Growing Homeless Population
The Phoenix City Council has approved the purchase of 4.2 acres of state-owned property for building a structured campground for the city’s growing homeless population.
Hot Day in Phoenix? Here Are 9 Ways to Cool Off in 2023
From learning how to make Navajo waffles to tubing down to the Salt River, here are nine ways to stay cool in Phoenix this summer.
Animals at Phoenix Zoo Stay Cool With Frozen Treats, Baths, Misters, and Air Conditioning
With summer temperatures hitting triple digits, Phoenix Zoo keepers demonstrated some of the techniques they use to keep the animals and their enclosures safe and cool.
Brunch Bliss in Central Phoenix: Unveiling the 4 Best Brunch Spots Downtown
There are some great places in downtown Phoenix to have brunch—otherwise known as the intersection of delectable pastries and socially acceptable day drinking.
Phoenix Considers Extending Closure Hours for Popular Hiking Trails on Excessive Heat Days
For the past two years, Phoenix officials have closed some of the city’s most popular hiking trails when temperatures have soared, to cut down on the number of heat-related incidents.
Cool Off at These 8 Metro Phoenix Pools That Offer Day Passes
Triple-digit temperatures are headed to metro Phoenix and will be here to stay for a few months. Grab your sunscreen and swimsuits and enjoy a stellar pool day!
Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury Teammates Confronted at Airport by ‘Provocateur,’ WNBA Says
Mercury player Brianna Turner tweeted that people at the airport followed them “saying wild remarks.”
Researchers Applied Phoenix’s 2006 Heat Wave to Today’s Climate. The Results Were Catastrophic.
A new study on climate estimated 13,000 people in Phoenix would die if a blackout hit the city at the same time as a multi-day heat wave.
Phoenix Faces Dueling Lawsuits Over Homeless Crisis as Advocates Scramble for More Shelter
Phoenix is facing dueling lawsuits as it tries to manage a crisis of homelessness that has converted its downtown into a tent city housing hundreds of people as summer temperatures soar.
From Stilettos to Sneakers, This Phoenix Center Offers LGBTQ Youth Gender-Affirming Clothes
One-n-Ten, a Phoenix youth center, offers gender-affirming clothing to local LGBTQ+ youths.
Low-Income Tenants in Phoenix Lack Options as Old Mobile Home Parks Are Razed
Families are being forced out of a plot of land that Grand Canyon University bought for student housing.
Brittney Griner Gets Rousing Welcome in Phoenix Home Game After Release From Russian Prison
Brittney Griner scored 27 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and blocked four shots in the Mercury’s home opener.
Phoenix-Area School District Renews Contract With University That Opposes Gay Marriage
Arizona Christian University students can once again participate in Washington Elementary School District’s student-teacher program.
This Unassuming Bar in Phoenix Is the City’s Most Authentic English Pub
David Wimberley, the owner of George & Dragon, opened the pub in 1995.
White House Vows More Federal Aid to Reduce Homelessness in Phoenix
The program will build on the $2.5 billion already allocated to prevent homelessness under the administration’s American Rescue Plan.
A Phoenix Man Made His First Overseas Trip in 2002. Now He’s Visited 100 Countries.
Arizona native Tyre Davis traveled to his 100th country this year after making his first overseas trip in 2002.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Among 16 US Airports Testing Facial Recognition Technology
Critics pointed out the possibility of bias in facial recognition technology, and possible repercussions for people who want to opt out.
7 Fun-Filled Day Trips Within Two Hours From Phoenix
From authentic Old West communities to flourishing wine regions, here are seven of the most off-the-beaten-path and exciting destinations within a two-hour drive from Phoenix.
14 Mother’s Day Dining Deals and Specials in Metro Phoenix
Here are 14 dining deals and specials in metro Phoenix that you can enjoy on Mother’s Day, May 14.
Waymo Robotaxis Double Service Area in Metro Phoenix
The new boundaries for Waymo taxis will cover 180 square miles in metro Phoenix, double what it was late last year.
Phoenix Residents Could See Water Bill Increases Coming Soon
The Phoenix Water Services Department is proposing a phased rate increase to address the rising cost of water and water treatment and to encourage conservation.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with These 10 Dining Deals in Metro Phoenix
Here are 10 places in metro Phoenix that are offering Cinco de Mayo deals and parties on May 5.
Rainbow Sprinkles, Please: 8 Places to Grab Donuts in Metro Phoenix
Whether you’re searching for a classic glazed variety or are searching for a decadent, over-the-top, cheesecake donut, these eight shops in metro Phoenix more than deliver.
Phoenix Turns to Residents For Solutions for Providing Chilled Drinking Water in Public Places
In its first public challenge, the Phoenix Office of Innovation gave residents a problem to solve: Come up with creative ideas for providing chilled drinking water in public places.
5 Things to Know About Buds-A-Palooza, the Dopest Cannabis Festival in Phoenix
The second annual Buds-A-Palooza is on Friday, April 14, and runs from 4:20 p.m. until midnight.
Housing Is Going Up on the Sites of These 3 Former Phoenix Malls
Working with the city, developers are looking for ways to breathe new life into three former metro Phoenix malls by creating multi-use sites that include housing.
9 Must-Try Mobile Coffee Bars in Metro Phoenix to Get Your Caffeine Fix
Tired of coffee from chain stores? Check out these local businesses across the Valley.
Find Easter Dining Deals at These 8 Must-Try Metro Phoenix Restaurants
If you don’t have dining plans for Easter, here are eight deals at local restaurants all throughout the Valley.
Man Playing Pokémon GO Finds Phoenix Dairy Queen’s Missing Spoon
A man playing Pokémon GO spotted a giant red spoon that had been stolen from a Phoenix Dairy Queen.