Airline to Offer New Nonstop Flight From Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced the addition of a new nonstop daily flight between Phoenix and the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Florida-based airlines launched operations in the second-most populated city in the Badger State on Thursday. Spirit’s service between Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport begins Nov. 17. “It’s just a... Read More

Devin Booker Joins U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team

Devin Booker is headed to the Olympics!  USA Basketball announced Monday morning that the Phoenix Suns guard was chosen to be one of 12 members of the U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team, which is seeking a fourth consecutive Olympic title.  Booker attended the USA National Team minicamp in Las Vegas in 2018 and was... Read More

Arizonans MyKayla Skinner and Jade Carey Join U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team

MyKayla Skinner of Gilbert finally is an Olympian. The 24-year-old, who trains at Desert Lights, finished fifth all-around Sunday after the second day of women’s competition at the U.S. Olympic Trials in St. Louis and was named as the plus-one specialist for the Tokyo Olympics. Those ahead of Skinner — Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee,... Read More

My Sister’s Closet Moves into Biltmore Fashion Park This July 

The world of consignment gets more luxurious. After 30 years at a small and dated local center My Sister’s Closet, the country’s leader in high-end designer consignment, has found a new home in one of Arizona’s most premier and exclusive shopping centers, Biltmore Fashion Park. Ann Siner, the CEO and Founder of My Sister’s Closet, My Sister’s Attic, Well... Read More

An Opportunity to Support Independent Businesses

If you’ve ever wanted to make an effort to “buy local,” next week is a great time to start. Local First Arizona is kicking off its annual Independents Week festivities. June 26 through July 4 is Nationals Independents Week, a time when consumers are urged to “go local” by supporting as many locally owned businesses... Read More

Construction Underway on $300M Development in Phoenix

There is a new development coming to the Upper Middle. Construction is officially underway on a $300 million multiuse development in Phoenix. The new development located at 44th Street and Camelback Road, will be called The Grove, and will include a variety of facilities including office space and restaurants as well as the first hotel from... Read More

ADOT Approves Construction Plan for Five Year Program

The State Transportation Board approved Friday the expansion and improvement of four corridors for passenger and freight traffic under the Arizona Department of Transportation’s five-year construction program. The 2022-2026 Five-Year Program will include more than $1 billion in pavement preservation projects and fund several others to widen highways and improve safety, officials said in... Read More

Free Dog Adoptions This Weekend

The Arizona Animal Welfare League in partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation to offer free pet adoptions, Thursday through Sunday, during their “Empty the Shelters” event. The special offer is an effort to help make room for dogs who are at risk of being displaced because of the many wildfires burning in northern Arizona,... Read More

TSA To Restart Flight Crew Self-Defense Training

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announce plans to restart Crew Member Self-Defense (CMSD) training in early July. The program was previously paused due to COVID-19 restrictions. Flight crew members keep passengers safe while onboard an aircraft. Assaulting or threatening a member of the flight crew is a federal crime and perpetrators may face civil... Read More

Nearly All Arizona National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires

As fires continue to range throughout Arizona, Summer camping plans in Arizona will need to be put on hold. Multiple national forests are closing to visitors due to increased fire danger. Both the Coconino and Kaibab national forests closed to the public on Wednesday because of the “fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity during a time... Read More