American Airlines to No Longer Block Seats for Social Distancing

American Airlines, which has been blocking half the middle seats in economy since April in the name of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, said it will end the practice on July 1. “As more people continue to travel, customers may notice that flights are booked to capacity starting July 1,” the airline said... Read More

Coronavirus Cases Surging in Young People

Coronavirus infections are climbing rapidly among young Americans in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened. It’s a disturbing generational shift that puts young people in greater peril than many realize and poses an even bigger danger to the older people who cross their paths. National figures show that almost... Read More

Should Your Child Wear a Face Mask?

As Arizona cities and school districts make rules when it comes to face coverings, how should you talk to your kids about pandemic safety? Two Valley doctors have some recommendations when it comes to those tough, but necessary conversations.  “As far as older kids are concerned, I think that’s an opportunity for parents to... Read More

Arizona Education Professionals Concerned Schools will Struggle to Reopen

Schools will have more flexibility and funding to reopen for the new academic year, but district and charter school advocates point to concerns and unresolved issues that remain. Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday that allows schools to adopt hybrid and distance learning models without losing state funding. He also announced $270... Read More

Maricopa County Community College District Offering Arizona’s First Artificial Intelligence Degree

The Maricopa County Community College District announced Thursday it will be offering Arizona’s first artificial intelligence certificate and degree program. The new AI program is a collaboration with Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority. “This program will train our students for a competitive workforce, strengthen Arizona’s economy as well as help close the opportunity... Read More

First Phase of The Palmeraie to Open by End of the Year

The first phase of a $2 billion Valley mega-development is set to open by year’s end. Located within Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, The Palmeraie is a 122-acre community that offers shopping, hospitality, dining, living, wellness and relaxation. The main attraction of the development is The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley. The hotel will feature 215 rooms... Read More

Governor Ducey: “Arizonans Safer At Home”

Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing today to provide the latest information on COVID-19. The Governor urged Arizonans to take responsible actions to help contain the spread of the virus —... Read More

School Supply Drive in the COVID Era

What school will look like in just a few months is still uncertain for many districts across the Valley, but one thing is clear: kids still need the right tools to succeed. Because of COVID-19, Valley organizations are having to change the way they do school supply drives. One of those organizations is Back... Read More

Arizona Has Estimated $700 Million Budget Shortfall Due to COVID-19

Arizona’s economy has performed better than anticipated since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, but the state is still projected to see a massive economic hit, according to the Legislature’s top budget analyst. In April, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee projected the state budget would be slashed by $1.1 billion by next summer because... Read More

Diamondbacks GM Anticipates MLB Return

In less than one week, the Arizona Diamondbacks will report to Spring Training 2.0 for a baseball season unlike any we have ever seen. “I’m excited for it. I think it’s going to be fantastic,” said Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen. “I think it’s going to be high-intensity for 60 games. I think there’s... Read More