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Record Number of Phoenix Police Shootings Add Fuel to the Fire of Protests
Phoenix police shot at more people in 2018 than police in New York City, a place with 7 million more residents.
BREAKING: Phoenix Banks on Pandemic-Related Savings to Fund Civilian Oversight
Phoenix officials voted Monday to divert nearly $3 million in savings from coronavirus relief funds to the newly-created civilian oversight committee.
Phoenix City Council Reschedules Budget Vote After Public Demands It Defunds Police
The vote was rescheduled after more than 600 people spent hours 110-degree weather to demand the council take steps towards police accountability.
Activists Call for Phoenix to Defund Police, Give More Money to Oversight Amid Protests
The proposed budget only allocates $400,000 to civilian oversight efforts, compared to the $3 million supporters say they need.
Phoenix School Board Candidate Drops Out After Wrongly Accusing Student of Being Westgate Shooter
A Phoenix school board candidate who publicly misidentified the gunman in last week’s Westgate Entertainment District shooting has dropped out of the race.
Hotels and Parking Lots: How Phoenix is Handling Homelessness During a Pandemic
Downtown’s latest living space isn’t high-end condos or luxury apartments – it’s an encampment space for Phoenicians experiencing homelessness.
Preschoolers on Parade: Phoenix Childcare Center Holds Socially Distanced Graduation
A Phoenix childcare center found a safe way to hold a graduation ceremony for its preschoolers despite the coronavirus pandemic.
This Phoenix Teenager With Muscular Dystrophy Needs Your Help. Here’s How You Can Do It.
Mackenzie, 14, whose family has financially been impacted by COVID-19, needs a motorized transport chair to get in and out of her family car.
It’s Meatless Monday. Here Are Six Vegetarian Phoenix Restaurants Serving Up Takeout And Delivery.
Here’s how to support six Phoenix restaurants that are continuing to serve up meatless dishes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Phoenix Air Quality Has Improved With Stay-at-Home Order. But How Do We Maintain It?
While stay-at-home orders have temporarily improved air quality across the country, the American Lung Association warns pollution will soon spike back up.
Photos: This Is What Tempe, Phoenix, and Scottsdale Look Like During COVID-19 Social Distancing
With the social distancing stay-at-home order in place, Gov. Doug Ducey said Arizona will reopen its economy when it’s “safe to do so.”
Coronavirus May Silence Phoenix Restaurant Known for ‘Art Of Conversation’ Forever
El Charro Hipster Cafe has become a haven for the Phoenix arts community. But its owners aren’t sure how much longer it can stay afloat during the pandemic.
Honeywell Hiring 500 Workers As It Revs Up Production Of N95 Masks In Phoenix
At least 500 jobs are available at Honeywell in Phoenix as the company announced it was putting its production of N95 masks into high gear.
Phoenix Pediatrician: Kids Need an Hour of Physical Activity a Day While in Quarantine
Pediatrician Kevin Berger said it’s important to push a daily schedule that incorporates mental exercise and healthy habits for a child’s mind and body.
Phoenix Pride 2020 May Be Postponed, But the Festivities Will Go On…Online
The annual pride celebration may have been postponed, but the party is still on for this weekend. It’s just online.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Stresses Social Distancing to ‘Flatten the Curve’
The Mayor is cautiously optimistic about how Arizonans will get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Phoenix Women Created a Website Showing Where Kids Can Get Free Meals
A Phoenix teacher teamed up with a data analyst to create a map of places in Arizona offering students free meals while schools are closed.
Man Unfurls Swastika Flag at Bernie Sanders Rally in Phoenix
Bernie Sanders’ rally in Phoenix was disrupted Thursday night after a protester unfurled a Nazi flag during the Senator’s speech.
More Shelter Beds in Phoenix and Trans Ban Moves Ahead: Your News Today
Phoenix tackles homelessness; Ducey takes on patrols at the border; and trans ban approved by state House. It’s news you can use.
Feds Want Meth Dealers To Love Phoenix A Little Less
‘Operation Crystal Shield’ was announced to combat meth trafficking in Arizona, just days before police pulled off a $12 million drug bust.
Phoenix Just Voted to Give More Power to Civilians Overseeing Police
Activists who have long worked to increase civilian oversight of police in Phoenix powered their way to a big win Tuesday night.
Last Time Trump Visited Phoenix, Protestors Were Angry. Now, They’re Focused
Trump’s campaign rally in Phoenix Wednesday was notably calmer than his last visit, when tensions turned to violence and ended in a cloud of tear gas.
Phoenix Cop Who Beat Handcuffed Suspect Will Be Banned From Arizona Law Enforcement
A former Phoenix police officer who pleaded guilty to beating a handcuffed suspect has offered to give up his peace officer certification.
Puppies Take Over Downtown Phoenix in Search of Cuddles
Valentine’s Day was full of puppy love for these Phoenix park visitors.
Puppies To Bark In The Park This Week In Downtown Phoenix
Plus more on grand openings and equal pay in Arizona.
No Help: Frustration Builds Among Phoenix’s Unsheltered Residents
Maricopa County conducted its annual survey of homeless residents this week in an attempt to find ways to better help those in need.
No Money for Rent or Gas: Phoenix Grapples With Unaffordability Crisis
Housing prices and commuter costs make Phoenix the least affordable city in the country, and officials are struggling to find solutions.
Phoenix Mom Admits to Killing of Three Children, Police Report Says
“I never noticed any kind of depression, or anger or hostility toward her children, or anyone else.”
‘We Are Fighting to Protect All People’: 2020 Phoenix Women’s March Draws Thousands
“We are fighting to protect all people, no matter what nationality,” said Vanessa Nosie, Apache-Stronghold member and activist, during the 2020 Women’s March Sunday.