On Dec. 21, the winter solstice, two planets will appear nearly aligned, resulting in an incredibly rare event. At one time, astronomers may have felt it so closely resembled a Christmas miracle — or, perhaps, the star of Bethlehem — that they named the spectacle the “Christmas Star.” The event is called a conjunction, said […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Governor Doug Ducey toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department […]
Read MoreConstruction is underway on a water pipeline, part of a large project that drew concerns from neighbors but seems to be advancing smoothly so far. The work to replace the 48-inch-diameter water main that provides water to the north part of the system, started in April and is expected to be finished in April of […]
Read MoreA winter storm is forecasted to hit downtown Phoenix after Christmas. The Arizona Science Center is hosting its 9th annual Snow Week starting Dec. 26 with COVID-19 precautions in place, according to a press release Monday. Kids of all ages will be able to experience the science behind ice and snow with hourly demonstrations. They’ll […]
Read MoreThe future of Paradise Valley Mall could include a specialty grocery store, shops, restaurants, office space, self-storage, and housing, according to initial concept renderings submitted to the City of Phoenix. Macerich, which owns Paradise Valley Mall and several other shopping centers around the Valley, has long labeled Paradise Valley Mall as a redevelopment property, but […]
Read MoreEleven men, including a registered sex offender, have been arrested in an undercover operation targeting online predators in the Phoenix area. Phoenix police and Chandler police partnered up to find online predators who were seeking to have sexual conduct with children and human trafficking. Police said officers and undercover detectives placed ads on websites and […]
Read MoreOn Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19. The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is a rapid, lateral flow antigen test, a type of test that runs a liquid sample along a surface with reactive molecules. The test detects fragments of […]
Read MoreArizona’s first major urban freeway reconstruction project is expected to get underway by mid-2021, which is expected to include several important components, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The Interstate 10 Broadway Curve improvement project will cover 11 miles between the Interstate 17 “Split” and Loop 202 San Tan and South Mountain freeways. With […]
Read MoreThe Waste Management Phoenix Open anticipates having a limited number of fans at its scaled-down 2021 tournament in Scottsdale, though it is unclear at this point in time how many fans will be allowed at the tournament. The tournament confirmed Monday in a news release that it had begun construction on a one-story, open-air venue […]
Read MoreMcDonald’s is being more like Santa and less like the Grinch this holiday season with its new meal deal. Beginning Monday through December 24, the chain is giving away fictional Christmas characters’ favorite foods -— or at least foods McDonald’s thinks they would love. The catch: Diners must make a $1 minimum purchase and place […]
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