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Want to Get the Kids Out of the House This Summer? Here Are Some Activities in Phoenix and Beyond.
Enroll the kids in free swimming lessons this year, have some fun at a neighborhood splash pad, or watch them play in an esports league.
Women’s Group Works to Eliminate Food Insecurities in South Phoenix
More than 75% of Maricopa County is considered a food desert, meaning residents are a mile or more away from fresh food. South Phoenix falls into that category.
Federal Officials Say Starbucks Engaged in Unfair Labor Practices in Phoenix
Federal labor officials have asked a judge to force Starbucks Corp. to reinstate three union activists at its Phoenix location.
Phoenix Fellowship Cultivating the Next Generation of Urban Farmers
The Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs’ Urban Agriculture Fellowship Program places city residents ages 18 to 24 with urban farms to train them.
A Phoenix Starbucks Worker Pushed for a Union. Then She Was Fired.
Laila Dalton, a shift supervisor who was working to unionize the location at Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard, was fired the day before union election ballots were sent out.
New Phoenix Shelter Opens as Summer Heat Approaches
A new 6,300 square-foot homeless shelter in downtown Phoenix will house up to 100 people overnight, and will be equipped with showers, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Phoenix Gained Residents During Pandemic While Many Metro Areas Shrank
The population in Phoenix jumped by more 78,000 people during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kilts, Weight-throwing, Bagpipes, Oh My! Phoenix Scottish Games Land in Gilbert
The original Scottish Society of Arizona was formed on September 26, 1953. The first Highland Games took place in 1964 and were arranged by members who played in the Phoenix Scottish Pipe Band.
Graves in 19th-Century Phoenix Cemetery Preserved by Volunteer Efforts
The Pioneers’ Cemetery Association, labors to preserve long-neglected grave markers in Phoenix.
After a Year of Stagnation, Cost of Living in Phoenix Catches up With Wage Increase
While wages increased at an average pace in 2020 and 2021, inflation stagnated one year and nearly doubled the next.
Artists Hope Black History Mural Project in Phoenix ‘Educates, Inspires, Uplifts’
The Shining Light Foundation started the Black History Mural Project last year to educate and empower Arizonans.
Phoenix Residents Got Hammered by Higher Prices While Companies Made Record Profits
A number of companies recorded enormous profits and enriched their shareholders and CEOs to the tune of tens of millions of dollars.
Here’s a Breakdown of Phoenix’s Climate Action Plan
The Phoenix Climate Action Plan focuses on two critical goals to achieve by 2050: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency.
Federal COVID Relief Money Will Bring Free Wi-Fi to Phoenix School Districts
CARES Act funding will provide free Wi-Fi to 250,000 families who have students in 13 Phoenix school districts.
How Phoenix Rescue Mission is Delivering Hope to Those in Need
Case managers with Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Hope Coach Mobile Outreach program work to form personal relationships with their clients.
Meet the Director of the New Phoenix Police Oversight Office
The first director of a new city office overseeing complaints filed against the Phoenix Police Department is on the job.
Phoenix Woman Raises Over $7,000 Worth of Toys for Kids This Christmas
What started as a way to give back during the pandemic has grown into an endeavor that provides holiday gifts for hundreds of Valley children.
West Phoenix Getting New Homeless Shelter for People 55+ Thanks to Federal COVID Relief Funds
A new homeless shelter is being built near Metrocenter for ages 55 or older, marking an expansion into new areas of the city.
Phoenix Is Fighting Rising Heat With a New City Office
Phoenix, one of the fastest-warming cities in the country, announced the creation of the Office of Heat Response & Mitigation in September.
One Potential Solution for Curbing Heat in Phoenix? Sunblock for Streets.
The city of Phoenix has been studying the efficacy of reflective sealant meant to reduce the absorption of heat in the urban climate.
7 Things to Do This Halloween in the Phoenix Metro Area
If you want to get out of the house this All Hallows’ Eve, look no further than this collection of fun sights to see and spooky places to be.
8 Pet-Friendly Hiking Spots in the Greater Phoenix Area
The temperatures are finally dropping in the Valley—which means it’s time to enjoy some of Arizona’s premier hiking spots.
Phoenix Population Keeps Growing as Climate Danger Rises
New data shows that people keep flocking to communities like Phoenix where climate change makes life more uncomfortable and more precarious.
Phoenix Police Controversies May Have Sparked DOJ Probe Into the Department
The Justice Department will look into whether Phoenix police officers have used excessive force, abused people with disabilities, and engaged in other misconduct.
What’s in a Name? Phoenix Zoo Asks Community to Help Christen Newborn Black-Footed Ferrets
The Phoenix Zoo has helped to breed more than 500 black-footed ferrets over the past 30 years.
Pressure to End the Filibuster Is Mounting for Kyrsten Sinema as 39 Protesters Arrested During Phoenix Sit-In
Police arrested 39 protestors outside Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s office on Monday as they called on the senator to support ending the filibuster
Want to Get the Kids Out of the House This Summer? Here Are Some Activities in Phoenix and Beyond.
Enroll the kids in free swimming lessons this year, have some fun at a neighborhood splash pad, or watch them play in an esports league.
Why Former Phoenix Mayor Terry Goddard Is Fighting to Limit the Influence of Money in Politics
Nearly 40 years after he helped break the Phoenix political machine, former Mayor Terry Goddard is hoping to bookend his political career with a “dark money” ballot initiative that he says will make Arizona’s government more representative.
Phoenix-based ‘Sesame Street’ Puppeteer Takes Show on the Road
Stacey Gordon is retrofitting an ice cream truck into a mobile puppet theater—and could be driving to a street near you!