Arizona State Fairgrounds to Host Drive-In Concerts

Live entertainment will be back in Phoenix this Fall with a COVID-19 safety twist. A new socially distanced drive-in concert series called “Concerts in Your Car” is set to debut this October at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Staged by CBF Productions, the initial scheduled shows feature Tower of Power, The Beach Boys, Aaron Lewis... Read More

Phoenix Zoo Has Reopened

After closing in March, reopening in June, and closing again because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phoenix Zoo has eagerly started to welcome people back to the animal park. The Phoenix Zoo reopened to its members first, Sept. 14-18, 2020, and then opened to the general public on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, according to... Read More

Phoenix Art Museum Introducing Monthly Subscription Membership

Fans of the Phoenix Art Museum will soon be able to visit the recently reopened facility for less than $10 a month. That’s the pitch for the museum’s new monthly subscription plan, which costs between $6 and $9 per month, depending on the number of memberships needed. The normal general admission fee for the... Read More

California to End Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035

California will halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, a move he says will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state. The proposed rule would not ban people from owning gas-powered cars or selling them on the used car market.... Read More

New Arizona License Plate Promotes Motorist and Cyclist Safety

A new license plate is available for Arizona drivers that promotes safety for both cyclists and motorists. The “Share the Road Plate” was created by the Rob Dollar Foundation and the Uphill Into the Wind benefit to spread awareness about road safety. Dollar was hit by a car and killed while riding his bicycle... Read More

Arizona Has Added 80,000 New Jobs in Past Month

Nearly 80,000 jobs have been added in Arizona in the past month after the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy. “We’ve already regained more than half the jobs we lost, and the job gains have basically been in the places where jobs were lost: leisure and hospitality,” Valley economist Elliot Pollack said. “Basically the service... Read More

CDC Issues Thanksgiving COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

It is officially Fall, which means people across the country are beginning to plan their Thanksgiving festivities. With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wants Americans to keep safety risks in mind. Specifically, the CDC wants people to know that traveling for the holidays increases your chance... Read More

City of Scottsdale Lifts Mask Requirement

The City of Scottsdale has reportedly lifted its face mask requirement, citing the recent drop in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. “When the original face covering order went into effect, our hospital system was in crisis,” said Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane. “The alarming growth in cases across the county was pushing hospital capacity to the... Read More

Arizona Snowbowl to Reopen in November

Arizona Snowbowl has announced plans to open in November for the winter season with new coronavirus protocols in place. Snowbowl will open its ski season Nov. 20 with altered operations because of the ongoing pandemic. “In the many ups and downs of this unique time, one thing has remained constant: your support,” Rob Linde,... Read More

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art to Reopen in October with Free Admission

The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will reopen its doors next month after closing to slow the spread of COVID-19 back in March. Visitors will be able to return to SMoCA on Oct. 3. As part of reopening, the museum will offer free admission for the month of October. SMoCA has implemented new guidelines... Read More