Monthly Archives: June 2020

Arizonans Travelling to NY, NJ, Connecticut to Quarantine

by on June 25, 2020 0
If you plan to travel from Arizona to New York, Connecticut or New Jersey anytime soon, be prepared for a two-week quarantine. The states’ three governors announced they would urge visitors from states with high coronavirus infection rates to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival beginning Thursday. Visitors from states over a set infection... Read More

Where to Get Tested for COVID-19 in Arizona

by on June 25, 2020 0
After reports of lengthy waits to get COVID-19 testing in Phoenix this past weekend, Arizonans may be wondering about how to get tested. The easiest way to find the most convenient option is through the Arizona Department of Health Services website, which lists more than 100 sites statewide, more than 80 in metro Phoenix.... Read More

Maricopa County Primary Vote is August 4

by on June 25, 2020 0
Amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, one thing that is certain, at least for now,  Arizona’s primary election date is Aug 4. At a news conference Monday in downtown Phoenix, Maricopa County election officials announced voters will be able to use any one of 100 polling places. “We’ll be leasing retail spaces, hosting... Read More

French Restaurant, Francine to Open in August

by on June 25, 2020 0
Upscale French restaurant Francine will open in the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square on Aug. 14. Francine is a French-Mediterranean fine dining restaurant headed by Laurent Halasz, who is best known for his other venture, Fig & Olive. The restaurant, which moved back its originally scheduled July opening date, is looking to fill... Read More

Arizona Restaurant Week Taking Place Amid Coronavirus

by on June 24, 2020 0
Arizona Restaurant Week: Dine in or Take Out is set to kick off Friday at 11 a.m. following additional operational requirements for restaurants and bars in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The statewide restaurant festivities will occur through June 28, and there are 114 establishments currently set to participate. Arizona Restaurant... Read More

Don’t Call 911 for Mask Violations

by on June 24, 2020 0
The Phoenix Police Department on Monday encouraged residents not to use the city’s emergency line to report individuals who are not wearing face masks in public. In a video posted to Twitter, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams told residents that such calls are more appropriate for the city’s public information line or the police... Read More

Childcare Is No Small Matter

by on June 23, 2020 0
“No Small Matter” is a feature length documentary film about the benefits of childcare and early education. You can stream it for free on June 25th from home. According to a press release, “No Small Matter is built from stories of real children, families, and teachers, illustrating the impact of high-quality early childhood experiences.... Read More

Rocky Point Reopens With COVID Safety Protocols

by on June 23, 2020 0
A popular vacation spot for Arizonans has reopened after being closed to tourists for three months due to COVID-19. Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point or Arizona’s Beach for its proximity to our state, is now welcoming tourists, but with many restrictions. “All we ask our visitors is to get informed before they... Read More