Arizona Curfew Rules

Gov. Doug Ducey on Sunday instituted a statewide curfew for the next week, following violent looting in Scottsdale on Saturday night. The curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and expires at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 8. Exemptions are in place for certain essential functions, including travel to and from... Read More

Arizona Department of Education Releases Guidelines On How To Safely Reopen Public Schools

On Monday, the Arizona Department of Education guidelines for all Arizona public schools on how exactly to reopen safely after the coronavirus pandemic closures. “Because experts are continuing to learn more about COVID-19 and the conditions surrounding the crisis are continually evolving, this guidance will likely change, be amended or augmented,” the document reads. “Roadmap for... Read More

COVID-19 Causes Arizona To Lose $2 Billion In Tourist Spending

The spread of the coronavirus and implementation of stay-at-home orders across the country have taken a toll on the hotel and lodging industry. Health and safety concerns have kept more people at home, not traveling for business or pleasure. Arizona has been no stranger to this with the beginning of the coronavirus shutdowns hitting... Read More

ASU Develops State’s First Saliva-Based COVID-19 Test

In an effort to make COVID-19 diagnostic testing easier and more readily available to Arizonans, researchers at Arizona State University have developed the state’s first saliva-based test. Simplicity of new test kits make supply chain easier to maintain, but could also help bring the cost of testing down. “This new saliva-based test will be... Read More

Looters Cause Damage To Businesses In Scottsdale and Downtown Phoenix, Statewide Curfew Issued

For businesses just coming off of a pandemic lock down, eager for customers to return and keep their businesses a float, weekend events have pushed owners that much farther back as they work to recover from the path of destruction of looters. Following two days of protesting activity in Phoenix, large groups formed in... Read More

Expert Claims Almost 2,000 Arizona Restaurants Could Close Permanently Due To COVID-19

An estimated 8% to 9% of restaurants in Arizona have closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number that could potentially rise to upwards of 20%, according to Steve Chucri, CEO and president of the Arizona Restaurant Association. Chucri estimated that there are 9,500 true restaurants in the state — which does not account for... Read More

City of Phoenix Will Receive Another $100 Million Federal Grant For Light Rail Extension

The city of Phoenix will receive another $100 million federal grant for a light rail extension, a Valley Metro spokeswoman confirmed Thursday. The grant will go toward the 5.5-mile South Central Avenue extension from the existing downtown tracks on Central Avenue to Baseline Road, Valley Metro spokeswoman Madeline Phipps confirmed. An initial $100 million... Read More

North Central Phoenix Home For Sale, New Price – Open House Friday and Saturday

New Price – $575,000 Open House 498 W Oregon Avenue, Phoenix 85013 Friday, June 12th 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13th 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. If you’re looking for charm, style and an amazing location all wrapped up into one house then look no further! This incredible 3 bedroom, 2 bath central Phoenix home in... Read More