Students who attend community colleges could soon complete a bachelor’s degree without ever leaving those institutions. A proposal moving through the Legislature that would allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degrees was approved by the House Education Committee on a 9-0 vote Tuesday. The change would apply only to community colleges in Maricopa...
Read MoreFans of grape nuts, rejoice! After a shortage earlier this year, the cereal is back on the shelves. According to a press release, the company is also offering to reimburse fans that qualify, who were charged inflated rates for the cereal. “It became abundantly clear during the shortage that Grape-Nuts fans are ‘Nuts for...
Read MoreJust as March Madness has gotten underway, popular national sports bar chain Buffalo Wild Wings will open two takeout sites in Phoenix soon, the company announced. A to-go location will debut at 44th Street and Thomas Road at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. The other, at 12th Street and Bell Road, will open March 31....
Read MoreLocal coffee roaster, Press Coffee has announced its Community Blend coffee is now supporting local school districts. Six school districts will benefit from in-store purchases of the Community Blend now until May 16. In-store purchases will benefit the K-8 District the Press store resides within: The Roastery & Scottsdale Quarter: Paradise Valley Unified School District Biltmore:...
Read MoreIntel announced Tuesday a substantial expansion of its Arizona-based manufacturing capacity with a $20 billion investment – the largest private sector investment in state history. The expansion will see the construction of two new semiconductor fabrication facilities, or fabs, which will produce advanced semiconductor chips used in modern electronics. The investment will lead to...
Read MoreThe first line of defense in helping with emergencies in Phoenix is understaffed. There are 43 vacancies to date within Phoenix’s dispatch center. Sgt. Mercedes Fortune said the Phoenix Police Department has been actively recruiting to fill these positions for the last two years. However, Fortune said the need for 911 dispatchers often seems...
Read MorePhoenix is increasing customer’s water rates so it can pay for new pipes and treatment plants as the city ages and grows. The Phoenix City Council approved two water rate increases on Wednesday. The monthly water bill for the average single-family household will increase by about 6.5% by March 2022, or by about $2.40....
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new recommendations on distances in the classroom. With universal masking, students at K-12 schools should maintain a distance of at least 3 feet in classroom settings, instead of the previous 6 feet. The new recommendation is part of the CDC’s K-12 school guidance that...
Read MoreAMC Theaters, the nation’s largest movie theater chain, says 98% of its theaters will open their doors by Friday. The company said 99% of its locations will be open by March 26. By Monday, AMC said they are expecting to open 52 of its 54 California locations. “The Company is preparing to resume operations...
Read MoreYou can get your steps in while also raising money for lung health at an upcoming American Lung Association in Arizona event. The organization’s Fight For Air Climb will take place on March 27 for the first time at Chase Field in Phoenix. Registration can be completed online through March 24. Registration is $35...
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