St. Mary’s Food Bank is seeking additional volunteers due to a rising number of families in need. The food bank said it has been short on volunteers to help box food donations since the New Year’s holiday. The volunteer shortage after the holiday is typical, but it’s putting a strain on resources given the high […]
Read MoreBlue Cross© Blue Shield© of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is awarding up to $500,000 in grants to assist organizations that are fighting the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder by increasing access to life-saving services. The substance use disorder grants will be awarded to Arizona nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government entities that are seeking resources to further their work […]
Read MoreDon’t forget to buy your lottery ticket! You can’t win $640 million dollars, if you don’t play! Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot was worth at least $550 million and without a winner has grown to an estimated $640 million. Numbers for Wednesday night’s Powerball were: 4-19-23-25-49 and a Powerball of 14. The next drawing for the […]
Read MoreDiscount airline Allegiant Air announced nonstop service between metro Phoenix and a popular Wyoming resort town beginning in late spring. The route from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Jackson Hole and back will take off June 2, the airline announced Tuesday, and run twice a week. “We are thrilled that Allegiant is increasing service at Phoenix-Mesa […]
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix recently announced that starting Tuesday, January 19th, Phoenix homeowners will be able to schedule a residential pickup time for the disposal of hazardous materials, such as pool chemicals, paint thinner, aerosols, remotes, and batteries. It is part of a six-month pilot program the City of Phoenix is testing. Prior to this […]
Read MoreMacy’s is closing dozens of stores across the U.S., including one in Arizona. As sales at malls continue to decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the department-store chain announced 45 store closures for 2021. On the list is the store at Paradise Valley Mall. Macy’s has confirmed that the closure is part of the company’s […]
Read MoreA new steakhouse offering a modern fine dining experience opened Friday in Old Town Scottsdale. STK Steakhouse, located near Stetson Drive and Scottsdale Road, markets itself as a unique mix between a lounge and a steakhouse. In-house DJs spinning music live, coupled with upscale decor and original cocktail selections, creates an atmosphere the company calls […]
Read MoreTwo Arizona universities are preparing to become coronavirus vaccination sites as the state opens up the shots to more residents. The University of Arizona and Grand Canyon University will become public points of dispensing — known as PODs — in their respective counties by next week. UArizona’s pod in Pima County will open Jan. 22 […]
Read MoreWe may be in the midst of the new year, but that doesn’t mean that the holiday spirit is gone quite yet. ZooLights is keeping its lights shining brightly until Jan. 31, the Phoenix Zoo announced on Friday. Guests will have their choice of either a walk-thru or cruise-thru (drive-thru) of the more than 2.5 […]
Read MoreIn a move that will hopefully help to the spread of the coronavirus, on Tuesday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United States. All air passengers with flight plans to the United States will soon be required to get […]
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