Photo 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...
Read MoreEach year, Girl Scouts in Arizona participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world: The Girl Scout Cookie Program. And this year it is not only bigger and better than ever, but longer as well. For the first time in the history of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC), the local cookie season will...
Read MoreA tragic situation for a family in Phoenix after an apparent accidental shooting Saturday afternoon. Phoenix police responded to a shots fired call at an apartment complex near 19th Avenue and Indian School Road. When police arrived, they found a young child with a gunshot wound. Phoenix fire rushed the child to the hospital....
Read MoreCalling all itty bitty golfers! In partnership with the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA), the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 35th annual Itty Bitty Open for children ages 3-5 on Saturday, Jan. 14 at various park locations throughout the valley. The free event features three clinic times per...
Read MoreThinking back to the early 2000’s, there was a chain of restaurants whose slogan was FAST. FRESH. ITALIAN. The fast-casual Italian-American restaurant chain, Fazoli’s was a popular Italian-American chain whose breadsticks rivaled Olive Garden’s. They closed their restaurants in 2008. The chain recently announced they would be returning to the valley. Fazoli’s, has signed a multi-unit...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix and Thrive Consultancy, Inc. are partnering to launch their free 2023 spring Sustainable Cooperative Food Business Training Program to Phoenix residents interested in collaborating to start a sustainable cooperative food business. “This 10-week program is a great opportunity for local aspiring food entrepreneurs to connect and receive training at no cost. We are excited...
Read MoreHave you made your list and checked it twice? Chances are you forgot something! A last minute necessary dash to the store may be in your future. Before you run out for that last minute item, take a look at the list of stores that will be open during the holidays. BASHAS’ Christmas Eve:...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix recently completed its pilot program of enhanced cleanings on Madison St. between 12th and 13th Avenues. Despite misgivings by the ACLU, the court refused to prohibit the City of Phoenix’s cleaning efforts and the City intends to continue its efforts in that regard. The enhanced cleanings provide an important opportunity...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Public Transit Department is paving the road towards a zero-emission bus fleet. This week, the Phoenix City Council voted to transition the City’s heavy-duty bus fleet to zero-emission models by 2040. This means that the City’s Public Transit staff has the green light to move forward with purchasing newer technology buses beginning...
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