City of Phoenix & Maricopa Community Colleges Launch New “Route to Relief” Partnership Program to Kick Start Workforce Development 

Photo Credit: The City of Phoenix​ This week, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, Interim Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges announced the official launch of a new partnership called “Route to Relief.” The new program, supported by the City’s federal pandemic relief dollars, provides free tuition, monthly stipends and employment... Read More

Caffe Vita to Open in Former Easley’s Fun Shop Building

The former Easley’s Fun Shop building will officially have a new tenant. Caffe Vita, a Seattle-based coffee chain is opening its first Arizona spot this weekend in the well-known downtown Phoenix site on McDowell Road between Fifth and Sevenths avenues. Caffe Vita plans to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday by offering customers free... Read More

Two Arizona Film Companies Planning to Break Ground On Film and TV Studio To Capitalize On New Tax Incentive

Arizona may soon be the place where stars are made! Preparations are underway for two film studio and production facility in Arizona thanks to the state’s new tax incentives for film and television productions starting in 2023. This week, Acacia Filmed Entertainment revealed plans to build 14 full sound stages on a 70-acre lot... Read More

FBI Works To Improve Reporting of Missing Indigenous Persons in New Mexico, Navajo Nation

Photo Credit: FBI   The FBI, in an effort to address the crisis of missing or murdered Indigenous persons, is releasing a list of more than 170 Native Americans it has verified as missing throughout New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. This effort is being publicized to help locate these individuals, increase transparency, and to... Read More

Woman Found Dead on Popular Phoenix Hiking Trail

Phoenix Police are investigating after a woman was found dead on a Phoenix hiking trail Tuesday morning. Around 8:30 a.m., crews were called to a trail at North Mountain near 7th and Peoria avenues.  A woman was found unresponsive. Firefighters determined the woman was beyond resuscitation efforts and pronounced dead. Police reported that the woman... Read More

General Brnovich Files Lawsuit Against USDA’s Unfair and Unlawful Policies in Schools

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich joined a coalition of 22 states today, filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The lawsuit aims to stop the USDA’s recent guidance, which attempts to make nutritional assistance for children dependent on the adoption of ridiculous school bathroom policies. “USDA Choice applies to beef at the market, not to... Read More

VRBO Becomes New Title Partner For Newly-Named VRBO Fiesta Bowl

Known for providing many of college football’s most memorable moments, the Fiesta Bowl has come together with Vrbo, part of Expedia Group, and ESPN via Disney Advertising on a title partnership that will make the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl one of college football’s premier annual postseason matchups. As a member of the College Football Playoff... Read More

Berdena’s To Celebrate Grand Opening of Third Location at The Frederick

Berdena’s is preparing to open their third location at The Frederick on Missouri. To celebrate they are hosting a grand opening party this Saturday, July 30th from 10am-3pm. The Old Town Scottsdale coffee shop is excited to expand in North Central Phoenix. The grand opening celebration will feature special events and promotions at many... Read More

Phoenix Named an All-America City

The National Civic League and the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading named the City of Phoenix as winner of the 2022 All-America City Award (AAC). This year’s theme was, “Housing as a Platform to Promote Early School Success and Equitable Learning Recovery.” The City’s commitment to improving digital equity and collaborating with Phoenix residents in... Read More

WHO Calls on Global Community To “Do One Thing” To Save Lives on World Drowning Prevention Day

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a call for people around the world to “do one thing” to prevent drownings. As one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people ages 1–24, and the third leading cause of injury-related deaths overall, drowning tragically claims more than 236 000 lives... Read More