Fed Slashes Rates, Eases Bank Lending Rules

The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announced it would purchase more Treasury securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The central bank said the effects of the outbreak will weigh on... Read More

How To Homeschool During COVID-19

With schools closing to stop the spread of coronavirus, you may find yourself working from home with a new side-gig: teacher. If you’re new to homeschooling, you’re probably wondering how you can help your kids learn and keep them occupied while you work. Is it possible to avoid a screen time free-for-all and keep... Read More

Foundation For Senior Living Committed To Helping Seniors During COVID-19

Last week Governor Ducey declared a state of emergency for Arizona amidst the spreading coronavirus. From Spring Training to school closures, we have seen our community take important measures to limit the spread of coronavirus. In addition to sports teams and entertainment venues, across the Valley nonprofits have also had to cancel or postpone... Read More

How To Tell The Difference Between The Flu and Coronavirus

The arrival of Arizona’s first COVID-19 cases in the middle of flu season have some people wondering how to determine which is which. Are the symptoms different? Should you be more concerned about the new coronavirus? Why aren’t events being cancelled over influenza? People with COVID-19 have shown symptoms almost identical to those with... Read More

Southwest Airlines Introducing Nonstop Phoenix-Mexico Flights

Southwest Airlines is adding two nonstop flights between Phoenix and Mexico starting this fall. Flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Cabo San Lucas will begin twice daily starting Oct. 8, with daily flights to Puerto Vallarta beginning that same date. These would be the first flights for Southwest between Phoenix and Mexico.... Read More

Uber’s Text 911 Launches In Phoenix

You can now text a 911 dispatcher through the Uber app anywhere in Maricopa County. The new text to 911 feature is available to Uber drivers and passengers who don’t feel safe or in an emergency situation. It’s an addition to its in-app emergency button where drivers and riders already have the option to... Read More

Phoenix Suffered U.S.’s Sharpest Drop In Housing Inventory In February

As the Valley’s housing market continues to heat up, inventory is dropping, prices are rising and homes are selling faster than they were a year ago. The Phoenix area experienced the nation’s sharpest drop in housing inventory during February compared with a year earlier, according to data released by Realtor.com that also reveals tightening... Read More

Airlines Slash Prices As Travel Demand Lessens Due To Coronavirus

The crisis engulfing the travel industry deepened on Tuesday as carriers cancelled flights and implemented measures to cope with the travel slump caused by the coronavirus epidemic across the world. Scott Kirby, president of United Airlines, said the carrier was bracing for revenues to fall as much as 70 percent in April and May.... Read More

Annual Outdoor Expo To Be Held By Arizona Game and Fish Department At The End Of March

Arizona Game and Fish Department’s annual Outdoor Expo is back for 2020. The expo runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 28 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 29 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free. The two-day event will include wildlife exhibits,... Read More

Coronavirus Symptoms Parents Should Keep An Eye Out For

This week, a Queen Creek charter school student tested positive for novel coronavirus. While many Phoenix-area schools are on spring break this week, a rise in new cases like the one out of American Leadership Academy have put parents on alert for symptoms in their kids, particularly if they have an underlying illness like... Read More