Stories tagged: "phoenix"

Work Electrical trade student Nora Marshall, 18, wires a light switch in her electrical class at West-MEC in Buckeye on Sept. 16, 2022. (Photo by Emily Mai/Cronkite News)
Work Building the Future: Trade Occupations Encouraged as Demand for Skilled Labor in Arizona Grows

Arizona schools and educational programs are working to teach the next generation of laborers the skills that contractors need.

Emily Mai Emily Mai Justin Spangenthal Justin Spangenthal January 23, 2023 8:55 am MST
Local Economic
Local 8 Places to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day This Year

From jazz performances to lively festivals, here are eight ways to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, and all across the Valley.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse January 12, 2023 2:36 pm MST
Local Economic
Local 8 Places to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Metro Phoenix

From jazz performances to lively festivals, here are eight ways to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, and all across the Valley.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse January 12, 2023 2:34 pm MST
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Economy Phoenix Led the Nation in Inflation in 2022, but Rise May Slow in 2023

Economists believe high prices will slowly decrease over the next couple of months. One example? Gas prices have already fallen, and experts expect the same to happen with housing.

Haley Smilow Haley Smilow January 4, 2023 11:39 am MST
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Life 9 of the Most Instagrammable Sites in the Valley 

From natural wonders to creative man-made venues, these places prove that the Phoenix metro area knows how to take a great photo. 

Rebecca L. Rhoades Rebecca L. Rhoades December 25, 2022 6:00 am MST

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Shops and restaurants line the main street in this once bustling mining town Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Bisbee, Ariz. When the city of Bisbee decided to remove fluoride from its water supply earlier this year, the vote was unanimous but there was no input from any public health entity, now public health officials say residents in the southern Arizona community should be aware they are more susceptible to cavities. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Culture 6 Reasons to Add Bisbee to Your Summer Bucket List
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Transportation Associate editor Jessica Swarner riding in a Waymo with a "ghost" driver (Courier Newsroom illustration/Desirée Tapia)
Transportation My First Time Riding in a Self-Driving Waymo

It’s official—those funny-looking Waymo cars we’ve seen driving around the Valley for years are now taking the public for rides, without a safety driver sitting up front.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner December 19, 2022 11:42 am MST
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Food 7 Must-Try Native American Restaurants in Arizona

Arizona is home to many Native American tribes—22 of which are federally recognized—each with their own unique, delicious cuisine.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse December 14, 2022 9:13 am MST