Getting/Renewing a Passport During COVID Pandemic

With more people becoming fully vaccinated and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanding its guidelines for those who have been immunized, people are starting to get hopeful that international travel is on the horizon. Though international destinations are still limited and the CDC still advises against travel in general, some people... Read More

Phoenix Libraries will Reopen on April 19th

City of Phoenix officials said on Wednesday that people can start going inside Phoenix libraries starting on April 19 but there will be some restrictions. Each library will only have 25% capacity and visitors must make a 45-minute reservation, wear a mask and practice social distancing. Reservations can be made up to three days... Read More

Arizona Bill Proposes Parents Getting Paid for Cost of Taking Kids to School

From open enrollment to charter schools to vouchers for private schools, Arizona’s school-choice movement has focused on expanding opportunities for classroom learning. Now lawmakers are considering a measure that would add more choice in how kids get to that classroom. A bill awaiting debate at the state House of Representatives would provide taxpayer-funded grants... Read More

Free No-Contact Shred-A-Thon this Weekend in Phoenix

What: The Attorney General’s Office and Central United Methodist Church are hosting a FREE no-contact Shred-A-Thon this Saturday, April 10, in Phoenix. AARP is generously providing the trucks for the event. Event volunteers and participants will follow current CDC social distancing guidelines. The public will be asked to remain in their vehicle during the event. Participants are asked to... Read More

Salt River Tubing Opening May 1: What to Know Before You Go

Salt River Tubing will open for its 41st season on Saturday, May 1 with additional safety protocols in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Among those safety protocols: Face masks are required for both employees and guests on the shuttles, renting a tube, and returning a tube. Employees will also be required to... Read More

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Arizona Drivers With Outstanding Fines

Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to ensure Arizonans won’t have their drivers license suspended if they can’t afford to pay for traffic fines or fees. “Taking away an Arizonan’s drivers license when they can’t pay for a traffic ticket just doesn’t make sense,” said Governor Ducey. “People need to drive to places like... Read More

Nonstop Frontier Flights from Phoenix to Atlanta Coming in June

Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday new nonstop flights between Phoenix and Atlanta will be available starting in June. The service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will take place three times weekly starting June 10, according to a press release. “We’re excited to grow again in Phoenix with... Read More

Preliminary Agreement Would Work to Build Trust Through Reformed Phoenix Police Policies

A preliminary agreement has been reached between the city of Phoenix and the union representing Phoenix police officers on a contract that would reform current policies in hopes of building trust between police and the community. The tentative contract includes several reforms to current policies and is expected to be presented for approval during... Read More

Phoenix Theater Company to Begin Indoor Performances this Summer

After pivoting to virtual and outdoor performances during the COVID-19 pandemic, Phoenix Theatre Company is preparing to return to the indoor stage this June. Guests will be welcomed back with a summer series that kicks off June 2 and features productions of “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” “Daddy Long Legs” and “Pump Boys and Dinettes.” Two... Read More

Target Offering 20% Off Coupon When You Trade in Old Car Seat

Attention parents! If you have an old car seat that you no longer are using, Target is looking to take it off your hands in a month-long car seat trade-in event. The event that runs from April 5 to April 17, allows consumers to go to any Target store and exchange an old car seat for... Read More