A valley non-profit is calling to the community and asking for help from male mentors. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ), along with chapters across the state of Arizona, is leveraging National Mentoring Month to highlight the tremendous demand for male mentors across the state. Potential Big Brothers are urged to step...
Read MoreDepartment and the Phoenix Women’s Commission (PWC) invite residents to a free financial webinar, “The Money Talk: How to Negotiate, Persuade & Get Paid What You’re Worth,” from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25. A recent study found that when offered a job, most women are so grateful for the offer that they...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Maricopa.gov Clint Hickman is taking the gavel again in Maricopa County. The longest current-serving member of the Board of Supervisors was elected Chairman by his colleagues today, his third time in that role. As Chairman in 2020, he led the County through the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing life-saving public...
Read MoreIt’s almost that time of year again: tax season. That means it’s time to get your paperwork together. Most of us don’t look forward to it, but it’s a lot easier when you have some help. As you gather up your documents, you’ll come across those old ones you don’t need to keep. Mercy...
Read MoreA new year is here, and Walmart invites Arizona residents to start down the path of getting – and staying – healthy at the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood...
Read MoreMesa honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an honorary street, parade and festival Monday, Jan. 16 in downtown Mesa. Mesa and its residents will pay tribute to the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s 25th-anniversary celebration theme, “What Are You Doing For Others?” was a call to action...
Read MoreA popular west valley outdoor music venue now has a new name. On Wednesday, Live Nation announced that the Ak-Chin Pavilion will be renamed Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre. “Talking Stick Resort prides itself on partnering with organizations with goals that align with our own,” said Ramon Martinez, director of public relations for Talking Stick...
Read MoreRetail stores continue to take a hit as Bed Bath & Beyond reports their fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third. Sales slid to $1.26 billion from $1.88 billion for the three months that ended Nov. 26, and its quarterly loss widened to $393 million. As the home goods store continues to struggle, the...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Phoenix.gov Valley residents have a chance to be part of the Super Bowl Experience in downtown Phoenix by volunteering as Zero Waste Ambassadors. Zero Waste Ambassadors will be instrumental in helping the City of Phoenix reach its goal of a Zero Waste Super Bowl. As defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...
Read MoreIt’s almost time to rock and roll and run again! This weekend, the Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll! The Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will take over the valley and residents will need to be aware of several traffic closures in the area that may impact your weekend commute plans. Here are all the details...
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