The CDC Recommends Parents Put This In Children’s Backpack This School Year

Back to school season is underway and federal health officials are recommending parents and caregivers to take an extra step to ensure their child’s safety. As an extra precaution in emergency situations, federal health officials are encouraging parents to complete emergency contact cards and send them with their children to school this year. The emergency cards... Read More

Downtown Phoenix ‘Urban Ale Trail’ Walkable Beer Tasting Tour Returns For Sixth Year

The Sixth Annual ‘Urban Ale Trail’ will take place this Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1-5 p.m. hosted by Downtown Phoenix Inc. The Urban Ale Trail is a walkable beer tasting tour. This event stemmed from the original Urban Wine Walk that was created over 10 years ago. Over two dozen breweries will be participating... Read More

Time Running Out For Navajo Landowners To Take Part In Federal Buy-Back Program

Deadlines are beginning to loom over Navajo landowners who want to participate in the second round of a $1.9 billion federal buy-back program to accumulate dispersed secluded Navajo Nation land. Tribal members currently have until Sept. 30 to take part. The Interior Department estimates that $157 million worth of Navajo land out there could... Read More

National Awards Program Seeking Arizona’s Top Youth Volunteers Of 2020

Today through November 5, 2019, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Arizona’s top youth volunteers of the year. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two Arizona honorees $1,000 scholarship, a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community... Read More

AAA Claims Arizona Deadliest State for Red Light Crashes

AAA Arizona has reported that the state is number one in the U.S. when it comes to how many people are killed in red light violation crashes. “We live in a fast-moving society,” said AAA spokesperson Aldo Vazquez. “But, impatience can lead to deadly consequences.” AAA’s data states that from 2008-2017 more than 350... Read More

Swimply: The AirBnB of Swimming Pools is Available in Phoenix

Uber. AirBnB. Swimply? The new swimming pool rental service could be the next smartphone app phenomenon. Swimply allows you to rent somebody else’s pool either by the hour or by day. The cost of the rental is determined by size, location, duration, and amenities. “You give them instructions on how to get in and... Read More

E-Scooters are Coming to Downtown Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix is the newest area in Arizona to implement an E-Scooter program. Michael Cano, a Phoenix traffic engineer, detailed that Phoenix will allow an E-Scooter pilot program to test in the area for six months to see how things go. “We want to know if they are sustainable as a transportation and micro... Read More

Maricopa County Collects $97 Million in Interest

The Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office brought in $97.6 million in interest and investments during 2019, according to a press release. This total being more than the two previous years combined. According to the press release, more than 70% of the funds earned will go back to area schools. “Our office is doing an incredible... Read More