Letter from the editor: Welcome to The Upper Middle

Dear Reader, Welcome to The Upper Middle, a community news site — connecting the upper middle neighborhoods of Phoenix. Each week we will update you with stories in the community and on topics that may interest you. As the editor and fellow resident, I hope to bring you stories that inspire, empower and inform... Read More

Arcadia family fun run: Team Taylor touches many lives

On Sunday, April 7, colorful tennis shoes, strollers and butterflies sprang into action at the Team Taylor Family Run along the canal of Arcadia. To honor their daughter Taylor, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in April of 2010, Katie and Mark Cosmas developed an annual run to bring together their local... Read More

Summer day camps offered in Phoenix

According to the Association for Library Service children who do not participate in learning experiences over the summer have an academic achievement gap that grows throughout the elementary and middle school years. A cause for alarm to any parent,  but rest assured there are plenty of affordable and entertaining summer programs to keep kids... Read More

Nicole Stanton’s Phoenix ties to finding love, leadership and leveraging success

Rushing into the office with a binder full of legal papers, she enters the large dark conference room and seats herself at the head of the table. It is 8:30 a.m. on a Wednesday. This is the earliest Nicole Stanton is available to meet since she drops her kids off at school each day... Read More

Coworking spaces offer more than just space

Coworking spaces are a viable alternative to working from home. Small and upcoming new business are opting to work around other companies. These spaces encourage productivity and collaboration through a shared space. Whether you’re a freelancer, business owner, or tend to travel a lot, coworking space presents a new alternative to the traditional office... Read More

Phoenix libraries serve as community connectors

Libraries are often portrayed with a librarian sitting at a desk, and a “silence is golden” sign shushing people to be quiet. While this image may seem familiar to many, public libraries have outgrown their old stereotypes by offering community resources for people to connect and learn. “We offer space so that community members... Read More

Arizona preschool programs rank low on nationwide report

A report was recently released investigating preschool programs throughout the nation. Preschools in Arizona didn’t receive great results. “Arizona is really toward the bottom of the pack,” said Steve Barnett, the co-director of the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. The report, which was released Wednesday, shows that only 4% of... Read More

Mother’s Day: What moms really want

Without a doubt, Moms are super hero’s without capes and quite frankly we would be lost without them. The job of a mother is thankless most days, but ultimately, moms are pretty easy to please. Tell her you love her and give her a break from her “Mommy duties.” A little pampering never hurts,... Read More

Airline fares to increase this summer

Airfares may be going up this summer. As a result of issues with the Boeing 737 Max, airfare is becoming more expensive. With the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max jet, 371 planes were removed from service worldwide for an indefinite period of time. Discount airlines like Southwest in the United States and Norwegian... Read More

Phoenix police department issues body-cams to officers

The Phoenix Police Department on Monday issued the first batch of body-worn cameras to some of its officers. According to Sgt. Tommy Thomson, the department launched a project that seeks to equip all of its police officers with the body-worn cameras. The campaign is slated to go on for six months. 230 officers in... Read More