Agency urges consumers to avoid “DMV” websites for Arizona services The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is urging MVD customers to be careful when looking up websites for motor vehicle services. Copycat websites not operated by the MVD may charge for services people can otherwise get for free. “We frequently get contacted from […]
Read MoreA helicopter rescue at Piestwa Peak on Tuesday was supposed to be routine. When the Phoenix Fire Department pulled up the 74-year-old woman who had tripped and fallen during an early morning hike, the stretcher holding the hiker began to slowly spin. In seconds, the rotations intensified. Soon, the dangling patient was violently churning like […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Arizona U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema introduced a bill eliminating federal student loan fees. Sinema joined Indiana Sen. Mike Braun to introduce the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act. “Education was my key to opportunity, and student loan debt should never stop Arizonans from getting the skills they need to build better lives,” Sinema said. […]
Read MoreIn a recent study, Arizona’s overall economy received a No. 11 rank nationally after high GDP growth and increase in nonfarm payrolls. Arizona ranked fourth nationally in both GDP growth and nonfarm payrolls, two of the many indicators the survey by WallerHub.com took into consideration. “We looked at around 30 different indicators of economic performance […]
Read MoreEach year comic fanatics dress as their favorite fictional characters while attending Phoenix Fan Fusion in downtown Phoenix. Oftentimes fans create their own costumes with careful planning and creativity. This is known as cosplay, the name derived from the combination of the words costume and play. Cosplay allows people to express themselves through the lens […]
Read MoreSummertime always calls for ice cold refreshing drinks. This summer while out around The Upper Middle you can expect to see drinks trending with sparkling water or spritzers. The latest trend with alcoholic drinks is using canned and mixed sparkling versions of cocktails or wines. Below are some of the local summer cocktails you can […]
Read MoreDear Reader, The last few months have been a whirlwind with so much community support. On May 18 you showed up to meet our reporters and enjoy an afternoon of fun at Hula’s Modern Tiki. You gave us story ideas, asked questions and shared our articles with friends and family. As we settle into our […]
Read MoreAlong with the temperature, things are heating up for the Arizona Department of Transportation by increasing progress on roadwork projects in the high country. “Summer is the best time to do work on northern Arizona highways because the overnight temperatures need to be high enough for new pavement to cure properly,” said Audra Merrick, district […]
Read MoreYouth basketball players in Arizona looking to take their game to the next level and hone their skills are encouraged to register for Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Camps at one of three sessions throughout the Valley and Northern Arizona in June. Phoenix Suns Summer Basketball Camps provide expert one-on-one instruction for hoop-loving boys and girls of […]
Read MoreOn Monday, West Merrell Street between Central Avenue and Third Avenue was renamed Muhammad Ali Way. Ali is known as one of the greatest boxers of all time. His name will now forever be etched in Phoenix history. Muhammad Ali Way runs near the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center at Barrow Neurological Institute. The new street […]
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