New ownership of the Clarendon Hotel and Spa, a landmark Four Star boutique hotel in Central Phoenix, just announced it has become “Arizona’s first cannabis friendly hotel.” “We are a cannabis-friendly hotel and have a cannabis-friendly event company that is elevating and educating the community about cannabis,” says Daron Brotherton, the VP of Operations...
Read MoreHome, sweet home. The Arizona Coyotes select hometown talent in the second round of the 2021 NHL Draft. The Coyotes selected forward Josh Doan, son of Coyotes legend Shane Doan, with the No. 37 pick, their first pick of the second round. Josh Doan, 19, and 6-foot-2, 176 pounds, is coming off of a...
Read MoreValley drivers can expect several weekend closures this summer as ADOT’s largest urban freeway reconstruction project gets underway. The first phase of work for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s long-awaited Interstate 10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project is set to begin late Friday, July 23, with a weekend closure of westbound I-10. This marks the first of...
Read MoreScottsdale Water’s Conservation Office is excited to introduce the WaterSmart customer portal as well as announce the launch of the updated 2021/2022 rebate program which will help customers use water more efficiently and wisely. With prolonged drought conditions, the need to heighten efforts to be good stewards of Arizona’s water supply is even more...
Read MoreTime for the Bird Gang to unite. The Arizona Cardinals officials have announced they will open their 2021 training camp to the public. Parking and admission will be free for fans, however digital tickets will be required for entry into each of the 12 practices. Season ticket holders will be have access first to...
Read MoreAn undercover police operation targeting child sex trafficking and human trafficking in the Valley has led to the arrest of 40 people on various sex-related crimes. Called “Operation Behind The Mask,” the undercover operation involved multiple police agencies in the Valley, including Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, FBI, HSI, and Attorney General’s Office, according to...
Read MoreThree cities in Arizona were recently ranked among the best in the nation for parks and recreation. WalletHub compared the 100 most populated cities on entertainment and recreational facilities, costs, quality of parks as well as the weather. Scottsdale was the highest Arizona city ranked at No. 11, followed by Tucson (No. 12) and Glendale (No....
Read MoreThe destruction of Paradise Valley Mall has begun. The demolition phase of the Phoenix shopping center’s redevelopment is officially underway, according to a Wednesday press release. The former Sears store took some of the first hits. In February, the Phoenix City Council approved a rezoning plan for the 92-acre site at Cactus Road and...
Read MoreScottsdale will start $27.5 million in renovations to its Civic Center Mall this fall to better compete to attract Super Bowl events in 2023 and other major events. Voters approved a bond to pay for the project in 2019, four years after the city started gathering community input about the space in Old Town....
Read MoreFor the fourth year, APS has launched their “Supply My Class” Teacher Awards sweepstake! Through this program, APS will award $500 for school supplies to 500 Title 1 K-12 public and charter school teachers in Arizona. APS is a strong supporter of Arizona’s teachers and wants to help ensure that teachers and students have the...
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