In 2019, America’s Friendliest Airport® achieved an all-time high for the number of passengers traveling through the Airport. Nearly 46.3 million travelers passed through Phoenix Sky Harbor last year, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 when just under 45 million passengers were served. The year-end passenger total for Phoenix Sky Harbor was 46,288,337,...
Read MoreArizona organizations that provide mental health support to first responders can apply for grants of up to $100,000, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday. The Attorney General’s office is offering $400,000 in grant opportunities for nonprofit and faith-based groups that provide mental health programming and support services to public safety personnel experiencing job-related...
Read MoreThird Annual Cook Off & Tasting Event Returns February 29 Bring the beans, make it spicy, load up the beef and wash it all down with bourbon & beer. Anyway you mix it, come taste the best at the third annual KMLE Country Chili Bourbon & Beer Festival. Presented by Stinkin’ Good Chili, this event encourages local...
Read MorePHOTO CREDIT: Grand Canyon Wedding Packages If you are planning to tie the knot at the Grand Canyon, you’ll want to get your request in as soon as possible. A lack of staffing means applications for special use permits will take longer to process, park officials said this week. Weddings, family reunions, memorial services,...
Read MoreWest Valley residents won’t have to travel as far this year to participate in Devour Week as one of the three signature events will move to Peoria. In a press release, it was announced that the ‘Devour the World’ event would move to Peoria. It has previously been held in Phoenix. Taking place on...
Read MorePhoenix Sky Harbor Airport is getting ready to say goodbye to Terminal 2. Starting on Feb. 2, all the airlines in Terminal 2 will begin to relocate to Terminal 3. Boutique Airlines will move Feb. 3. United is set to move on Feb. 4. Alaska and Contour Airlines will make the move on Feb....
Read MoreReservations for one of the most sought-after camping spots in Arizona go on sale this Saturday. Campground reservations for Havasupai and Havasu Falls for all arrival dates beginning March 1 and onward become available on Feb. 1, starting at 8 a.m. Arizona time. All visits to Havasupai and Havasu Falls require a reservation before...
Read MoreTransgender girls and women would be barred from participating in sports on the team that aligns with their gender identity under a proposed Arizona law. The proposal announced by GOP Rep. Nancy Barto on Friday is co-sponsored by 22 other Republican House members and is the latest on a growing list of more than...
Read MoreFirst Atari Hotel to Begin Construction in Phoenix in Mid-2020 Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and entertainment producers — recently announced a deal with GSD Group — a leading innovation and strategy agency, led by founder Shelly Murphy and partner Napoleon Smith III — to acquire the rights to...
Read MoreEfforts to make Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport a top dining and drinking destination have paid off. Sky Harbor, known for bringing in local restaurants and bars, ranked 4th for best food out of the top 50 busiest airports in the country, according to one travel company study. The Refuge Coffee and Wine, a...
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