Governor Ducey Releases Executive Budget

Last week, Governor Doug Ducey released his fiscally responsible, balanced budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The budget continues to make targeted, sustainable investments in the things that matter such as teacher pay raises, school safety, roads and bridges, rural jobs and technology and public safety, while returning dollars to taxpayers and saving more... Read More

10-Mile Pipeline To Avoid North Phoenix Neighborhood

For months, Phoenix’s Water Services Department reviewed several alternative routes to build a ten-mile long, 66-inch wide pipeline connecting the 24th Street water treatment facility to north Phoenix. On Wednesday during the Phoenix City Council’s Land Use and Livability subcommittee meeting, Water Services’ revealed the route it will take will avoid one central Phoenix... Read More

iPic Movie Theater In Scottsdale Confirms It Will Close At The End Of The Month

The iPic movie theater in Scottsdale has confirmed that it will close at the end of January. In a brief message posted on its website, the theater said, “Thank you for your business and support. As part of our restructuring, we have made the difficult decision to close our iPic Scottsdale location, effective January... Read More

APS Says Refund Checks Are In The Mail

APS says refund checks are in the mail for about 7,000 of the 10,000 customers who switched to more expensive plans on the recommendation of its faulty rate comparison tool. The remainder will be mailed out by next week. Consumer advocates alerted the company to the problem in Fall 2019. APS pulled the online... Read More

High Number Of Pediatric Flu Deaths Recorded This Season

Influenza B is causing a high number of pediatric flu deaths this season. “Nationwide it’s been hitting pretty hard,” Dr. Suchitra Rao, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Doctor at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said. This flu season, however, doctors are seeing something unusual. “It’s a very unusual type of year in terms of the virus we’re... Read More

TSA Recovered More Guns At Airports In 2019 Than Ever Before

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recovered more guns at airports across the country in 2019 than ever before in the agency’s history. According to the TSA, 4,432 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags or on passengers at checkpoints across the U.S. Of those, TSA says 87% were loaded. “The continued increase in the number... Read More

44|Camelback Development to Break Ground Early This Year

In November, the Phoenix City Council approved a mixed-use development plan to be built on the northwest corner of Camelback and 44th Street. Arcadia residents were initially opposed to the building height proposed by RED Development, the company behind the project, but the developer has agreed to lower the height requirements from 75 or... Read More

Fitzgerald Announces He is Returning To Cardinals For The 2020 Season

Birdgang rejoice! It is official, Larry is returning! Arizona Cardinals announced Wednesday that Larry Fitzgerald will return to the team for the 2020 season. The Arizona Cardinals announced that the wide receiver signed a one-year contract extension. The 2020 season will mark Fitzgerald’s 17th season with the Arizona Cardinals. Fitzgerald has set many records... Read More

OptumCare Arizona Opens Fourth Community Center In The Valley

Focused on healthy living both physically and mentally, an adult community center has opened a location in central Phoenix. This marks OptumCare Arizona’s fourth location here in the Valley. “Anyone over the age of 55 can just come on in and engage with their peers or neighbors, socialize or engage in one of our... Read More

Low Number Of Millennials Buying Homes In Phoenix

Phoenix has a hot housing market, but it’s lagging among one of the largest potential demographics. Millennials, people born between roughly 1981 and 1997, made up less of the home buying market in Phoenix than nearly all of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, according to a report by Lendingtree. The report looked at... Read More