Mother Arrested on Charges of Beating Teen Son, Locking Him in Bathroom for 3 Days

A valley mother faces a felony charge of child abuse, after she is accused of beating her 14-year-old son with a belt and coat hangers, and locking him in the bathroom for up to 3 days. Trisha Lynn Mastro, 53, who owns homes in both Litchfield Park and Scottsdale, was arrested Wednesday following an... Read More

Union-Backed Bill Threatens Phoenix Restaurant Jobs

By Dan Bogert – COO of Arizona Restaurant Association Like most small businesses, Phoenix restaurants have been hit hard by the economic downturn following the coronavirus pandemic. However, local restaurateurs have been resilient, finding new ways to serve their communities while continuing to provide invaluable jobs and economic support for hard-working Arizonans. That makes... Read More

Fabletics Opens Second Arizona Location in Scottsdale Quarter

During the pandemic, the fashion industry struggled. However activewear and athleisure brands flourished more than ever as consumers spent their time at home exercising and seeking comfort in difficult times. According to Statista, the U.S. sports apparel market was valued at $105.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $113.4 billion in 2021.... Read More

Store Partnering to Offer Customers Simple and Unique Experience

Many name brand retail partnerships have united to make shopping easier for Arizona consumers and offers the convenience of one stop shopping. Online shopping has given consumer an easy outlet to tackle their shopping needs, which has resulted in consumers more dependent on ordering their items instead of shopping the aisles. Many popular stores... Read More

Active Monsoon Season, Standing Water Has Created Perfect Mosquito Breeding Conditions Across the Phoenix Area

The increase in monsoons this season has been an incredible break from the high temperatures. However the rain has brought with it a pesty problem. If you have noticed more mosquito bites lately, you are not wrong. The valley has a problem and we can thank Monsoon 2021. Monsoon 2021 has been a record... Read More

Phoenix Police Announce Incentive Program to Help Boost Recruiting

On Monday, the Phoenix Police Department announced a new incentive program that would pay a $7,500 hiring bonus for new officer recruits and lateral sworn officers. Recruits will receive $2,500 in three installments, according to a press release, once at hiring, another upon graduating from the Phoenix Regional Police Academy and the final part of... Read More

AG Brnovich Announces Agreement with Local Governments Regarding Distribution of Future Opioid Settlement Funds

Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced Monday that 90 cities and towns and all 15 counties are signed on to a framework called the One Arizona Memorandum of Understanding (One Arizona Plan) to expeditiously distribute funds from future opioid settlements across Arizona. The agreement ensures that Arizona will receive the maximum amount of money available... Read More

Arizona State Fair Announces There Will Be No Big Concert This Year

The Arizona State Fair concert series has been entertaining generations for decades. However, when the fair returns to the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix on Oct. 1., there won’t be any major concerts taking place at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Citing apparent budget shortfalls after the 2019 fair and the fact that the 2020 fair was canceled... Read More

FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now be marketed as Comirnaty (koe-mir’-na-tee), for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older. The vaccine also continues to be available under emergency use... Read More

British Airways to Relaunch Service Between Phoenix and London

After a year and a half hiatus due to COVID-19 related restrictions, British Airways has announced they will resume service between Phoenix and London. U.S. travelers now once again have a nonstop option to get to the United Kingdom with the announced resumption of British Airways’ nonstop service to London Heathrow Airport. “British Airways... Read More