An inaugural F-35 flyover occurred last week above the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. The first-ever F-35 White House flyover was flown by a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B. Those of us in Arizona know that the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma is home to F-35B pilot training. The flyover was part of […]
Read MoreIn this year alone, two Phoenix firefighters died from what the department refers to as “occupational cancer.” The Phoenix Fire Department says it is making changes to the department’s protocols and procedures in order to protect the men and women on the front lines, in light of the recent deaths. “We have to go put […]
Read MoreFlying out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport? Travelers now have the option of taking an Uber. The southeast Valley airport recently announced an operating agreement had been reached with Uber. Ryan Smith, Gateway director of communications, said Wednesday, “the airport agreed to allow ride-hailing companies to operate at the airport two years ago, but only Lyft, […]
Read MoreMaricopa County Animal Care and Control‘s Phoenix location needs your help. The shelter is filling up quickly because of a quarantine at its Mesa location. The Mesa shelter has had several dogs treated for distemper, an upper respiratory infection. Adoptions are temporarily paused at the Mesa location until all of the dogs can be re-vaccinated. […]
Read MoreMesa Fire and Medical and the Glendale Fire Department have joined forces to use social media to promote the importance of water safety. Both departments posted a video on their social media accounts, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, warning guardians to keep children safe when they’re trying to keep cool in the pool this summer. “Whether […]
Read MoreApple is once again in hot water. This time due to user data and IPhone apps. This comes as a shock to many, as Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has declared privacy to be a human right and coined the phrase: “what happens on your IPhone, stays on your IPhone.” Despite this, there are dozens of […]
Read MoreWith assistance from everyday drivers, fast responses to storm-related emergencies will be made possible thanks to a partnership between a Phoenix government office and the makers of a traffic app. “In emergency management, I think there’s an opportunity for us to say, ‘what are those things out there that will allow us to inform our […]
Read MoreKevin Patterson is an active community advocate and the Senior Director of Human Resources for Maricopa Integrated Health System. However, his most significant role is being a dad to two daughters, Cayden and Cayla. Being a parent is a heavy responsibility with lots of lessons along the way. Kevin shared insight about being a dad […]
Read MoreAccording to the Human Rights Campaign, only 26 percent of youth say they always feel safe in the classroom and five percent say all of their teachers and school staff are supportive of LGBTQ people. This last legislative session Gov. Doug Ducey signed bill number SB1346 repealing the “no homo promo law,” which banned instructors […]
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a gift for dad that will bring more joy than another tie check out these books. We selected books that every dad may enjoy and excite kids to gift a present meant just for him. The Father of All Dad Guides: From (A)doring to (Z)addy – By Madeleine Davies For […]
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