Central Avenue Lane Changes – Vote Today

The City of Phoenix is proposing changing the lanes on Central Avenue from Bethany Home Road to the Arizona Canal.  Currently, there are two lanes in each direction. The changes would take the lanes down to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane and a bike lane. The City of Phoenix will... Read More

The Frederick on Missouri: New Shopping Complex In The Upper Middle

What is old, is new again! At least that is the case for one central Phoenix mid-century building. The Upper Middle has a new place to check out, filled with new great local businesses to support. The Frederick is a redevelopment project located at 1215 E. Missouri Avenue in North Central Phoenix and was... Read More

Former Phoenix Teacher Arrested on Child Molestation Charges

On Thursday, authorities arrested a former Phoenix high school English teacher on child molestation charges. Aude Odeh, 35, who resigned from his position last month, was charged with one count of sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of child molestation, according to court documents. Odeh allegedly engaged in sexual relations with a... Read More

UPICK Peaches Are Back At Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek

After last year’s pandemic cancelled an annual valley favorite, it is time again for a peachy good time! Schnepf Farms have reopened their orchards for a longstanding family tradition going back for three generations – UPICK is back! “Last year, due to COVID, we couldn’t take the chance of opening up for UPICK,” says... Read More

Possible Theme Park Coming to Northern Arizona

If you build it, they will come. That is what developers are planning for in Northern Arizona. One of the largest privately owned parcels of land in the beautiful pines of Northern Arizona outside of Flagstaff is currently in escrow and scheduled to close this year. Witchita, Kansas based developers are scheduled to close... Read More

Phoenix Police Seek Public’s Health in Search for Stolen Arizona Humane Society Van

Phoenix police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a van stolen from the Arizona Humane Society Tuesday afternoon. At around 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of an assault near Seventh Avenue and Hatcher Road. When officers arrived, they located the suspect in the area. However, police said the... Read More

Consumer Reports: Top-Tested Insect Repellents For 2021

Temperatures are warming up, school is ending, summer is almost here. With warmer weather and days lengthening, it means you are probably making plans for time spent outdoors like camping, hiking, or even just hanging out in your backyard, reconnecting with friends. Protecting against the many diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes is an... Read More

Blaze New Trails To Summer Camp-In At Great Wolf Lodge

Families looking for a safe, convenient and fun getaway this summer can enjoy the nostalgic fun of summer camp without tents, bugs or the risk of rainouts during Great Wolf Lodge’s Summer CampIn celebration. The program provides guests with several exclusive, limited-time offerings complemented by the resort’s signature family-friendly attractions including the expansive indoor... Read More

Frontier Airlines to Debut Phoenix-Hollywood/Burbank Nonstop Flight

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has added a route between Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Hollywood Burbank Airport. Nonstop service to and from the Los Angeles-area facility begins July 15, the airline said Thursday. A sale to launch the flight ends Monday at 8:59 p.m. Arizona time for travel through Oct. 6 but blackout rules... Read More

3 Arizona High School Seniors Named 2021 Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona recently announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. “The 2021 Presidential Scholars represent extraordinary achievements for our extraordinary times,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “I am delighted to... Read More