Coronavirus infections are climbing rapidly among young Americans in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened. It’s a disturbing generational shift that puts young people in greater peril than many realize and poses an even bigger danger to the older people who cross their paths. National figures show that almost as […]
Read MoreThe Maricopa County Community College District announced Thursday it will be offering Arizona’s first artificial intelligence certificate and degree program. The new AI program is a collaboration with Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority. “This program will train our students for a competitive workforce, strengthen Arizona’s economy as well as help close the opportunity gap […]
Read MoreThe first phase of a $2 billion Valley mega-development is set to open by year’s end. Located within Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, The Palmeraie is a 122-acre community that offers shopping, hospitality, dining, living, wellness and relaxation. The main attraction of the development is The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley. The hotel will feature 215 rooms with […]
Read MoreArizona’s economy has performed better than anticipated since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, but the state is still projected to see a massive economic hit, according to the Legislature’s top budget analyst. In April, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee projected the state budget would be slashed by $1.1 billion by next summer because of […]
Read MoreIn less than one week, the Arizona Diamondbacks will report to Spring Training 2.0 for a baseball season unlike any we have ever seen. “I’m excited for it. I think it’s going to be fantastic,” said Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen. “I think it’s going to be high-intensity for 60 games. I think there’s going […]
Read MoreWhat school will look like in just a few months is still uncertain for many districts across the Valley, but one thing is clear: kids still need the right tools to succeed. Because of COVID-19, Valley organizations are having to change the way they do school supply drives. One of those organizations is Back to […]
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing today to provide the latest information on COVID-19. The Governor urged Arizonans to take responsible actions to help contain the spread of the virus — limit […]
Read MoreIf you plan to travel from Arizona to New York, Connecticut or New Jersey anytime soon, be prepared for a two-week quarantine. The states’ three governors announced they would urge visitors from states with high coronavirus infection rates to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival beginning Thursday. Visitors from states over a set infection rate […]
Read MoreAmid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, one thing that is certain, at least for now, Arizona’s primary election date is Aug 4. At a news conference Monday in downtown Phoenix, Maricopa County election officials announced voters will be able to use any one of 100 polling places. “We’ll be leasing retail spaces, hosting locations […]
Read MoreAfter reports of lengthy waits to get COVID-19 testing in Phoenix this past weekend, Arizonans may be wondering about how to get tested. The easiest way to find the most convenient option is through the Arizona Department of Health Services website, which lists more than 100 sites statewide, more than 80 in metro Phoenix. The […]
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