Imagine utility companies fighting for your business instead of monopolies setting rates in Arizona. This may sound too good to be true, but it could become reality. Arizonans could choose contract lengths and types of energy like solar and wind. “Any person who uses electricity would be able to purchase the plan that they like,” […]
Read MoreA study from the National Institutes of Health claimed that permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners could increase breast cancer risk among women. The study published online in the International Journal of Cancer found that women who used permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners were 9% more likely to develop breast cancer than […]
Read MoreRejoice, Phoenix-area fans of ’80s rock. A star-studded lineup of four music icons will bring their tour to Glendale next year. Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will play State Farm Stadium on July 25. Presales begin Monday, while tickets will be available to the general public on Dec. 13 […]
Read MoreConcert fanatics will get the opportunity to grab a season-long pass to enjoy all of their favorite shows at one Valley venue next year. Live Nation is selling a concert pass at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix for $199 plus fees. A limited number of the passes will go on sale Wednesday at 11 a.m. They […]
Read MoreNow that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, don’t wait too long to mail those presents out if you want them to reach their recipients by Christmas. To ensure all get their gifts by Dec. 25, here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines: Dec. 9: Priority and First-Class Mail for military bases […]
Read MoreA conservative Arizona think tank is warning the city of Phoenix that proposed Lyft and Uber airport fees would be both bad for business and a violation of the state constitution. The Goldwater Institute recently sent a letter to Mayor Kate Gallego urging the city to withdraw the proposal for fees on pickups and drop-offs […]
Read MoreResearchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they’re developing an oral contraceptive that only has to be taken once a month, which could reduce unintended pregnancies that result from forgetting to take a daily dose. “So, it has six different arms associated with it and the six arms are joined together at a central […]
Read MoreA veterinarian in Tennessee has treated several cats and dogs for essential oil toxicity. Some of the pets became sick after inhaling essential oils from a diffuser or consuming them after they were knocked over. If you’re eyeing one for a Christmas present, you might want to think twice if the gift recipient has a […]
Read MoreSigma Contracting, Inc. today broke ground at iconic Papago Plaza in Scottsdale for up to 88,000 square feet in new retail and office buildings and a 120,000-square-foot parking garage. Sigma’s portion of the project is valued at $11 million to $16 million and will consist of the complete demolition of the original Papago Plaza, 1408 N. Scottsdale Road, […]
Read MoreU.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday touted her $5 billion plan to fund tuition for private school students, telling a room of supportive parents and lobbyists that it would improve the quality of education. DeVos praised Arizona’s devotion to school choice programs that provide public funding for private and charter schools. “Arizona is a […]
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