Millions Of Retiree Checks To Rise Moderately Social Security Says

Millions of retirees will get a 1.6% cost-of-living increase from Social Security in 2020. The increase amounts to $24 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration. Following a significant boost this year, the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2020 continues its pattern of moderate increase.... Read More

Sun Devil Athletics Launches The Sun Devil Legacy Brick Campaign

Arizona State University Sun Devil Athletics has launched the ‘Sun Devil Legacy Brick Campaign’, an opportunity for Sun Devils past and present to leave their mark on the doorstep of Sun Devil Stadium. The campaign will allow students, alumni, faculty, and staff to create a unique message on a commemorative brick along the paved... Read More

Arizona Department of Education Releases State-Wide AzMerit Test Results

A new report from the Arizona Dept. of Education has released a report ranking Arizona school’s AzMerit scores. The report is intended to be an educational resource to help the public learn more about how Arizona students are doing in school. The ADE report reveals the final combined performance results from the Fall 2018... Read More

What Parents Really Pay Their Kids In Allowance

Should kids get paid for chores? Arguments can be made for both sides. And what exactly is a fair allowance for children’s chores? According to a recent Harris Poll, US kids are averaging $6.11 per hour ($30 week) to complete chores around the house. Approximately 1002 adults across the US participated in the telephone survey concerning... Read More

City of Phoenix Launches Billboard Campaign To Help Homeless

The Holiday season is fast approaching and the city of Phoenix is asking its residents to give back to the homeless. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and the city launched a billboard campaign on Tuesday with the goal of combatting homelessness throughout the county. The campaign is called, “Healthy Giving.” There are 76 billboards across... Read More

Arizona Department of Education Releases AzMerit Test Results

A new report from the Arizona Dept. of Education has released a report ranking Arizona school’s AzMerit scores. The report is intended to be an educational resource to help the public learn more about how Arizona students are doing in school. The ADE report reveals the final combined performance results from the Fall 2018... Read More

Phoenix-Based Company Seeking Approval To Dam Little Colorado River For Power Generation

The Little Colorado River cuts across the northeast corner of Arizona, emptying into the Colorado River after a more than 330 miles. Few people visit the remote region where it crosses the Navajo Nation, aside from river rafters, tribal members and occasional hikers. The lonely area may soon be filled by workers, roads and... Read More

World’s Biggest Bounce House Coming To The Valley

Jump for joy! The world’s biggest bounce house is making its return to the Valley. The Big Bounce America’s 2019 Nationwide Tour will be in Phoenix from Oct. 25 until Oct. 27. The event, open to all ages, will take place at the Westside Sports Complex near 99th Avenue and McDowell Road. The main... Read More

The Best 2019 Haunted Houses and Halloween Attractions

Spooky Season is among us. Haunted houses and attractions are popping up across the Valley to enjoy throughout the month. “People love to watch their friends get scared, and they like to get scared themselves,” says Zack Busse, general manager of Fear Farm and 13th Floor Haunted House. “It just goes along with horror... Read More

Howl-o-ween Fun For Phoenix Dogs

When it comes to a Spooktacular good time this Halloween season, don’t forget to include you furry best friend! Downtown Phoenix Inc. and the Arizona Humane Society are planning some canine fun with the Howl-o-ween featuring The Big Dog Show celebration from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 on the west side... Read More