Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today on Wednesday that the Arizona Department of Education will allocate $6.75 million in pandemic relief funds to waive fees for students qualifying for reduced-price school meals. Beginning in January, this investment will make school meals free for thousands of Arizona students who do not already qualify...
Read MoreValley shoppers will soon be able to sip while they shop. Shoppers who are interested in enjoying an alcoholic beverage while they walk the malls of Desert Ridge Marketplace and Tempe Marketplace will soon be able to do so. Vestar, the owner of both centers, said the new open-container liquor program will lead to...
Read MoreIn a time when record-setting inflation rates are impacting the prices on everything, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 15th straight year. The private Christian university’s ground campus tuition in 2023-24 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included. Because more than 90% of GCU students qualify for institutional scholarships that totaled $180 million in...
Read MoreIn partnership with DoorDash and Uber, Walgreens announced this week plans for free delivery of Paxlovid, a COVID-19 oral antiviral therapy, directly to the doorsteps of those who need it. With more than 8,000 Walgreens locations offering same day delivery services, available to anyone who lives within 15 miles of participating Walgreens locations, the...
Read MoreProShred Arizona is pleased to announce their Shredding with Santa event in Partnership with the Operation Santa Claus toy drive. The Shredding with Santa shredathon allows Arizona residents to shred up to two boxes of unwanted documents in exchange for a donation of an unwrapped toy, children’s clothing item, packaged food, or a small...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix will receive a $1 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help implement the South-Central / Downtown Hub light rail extension Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Community plan. The Phoenix project is one of 19 to receive a portion of the $13.1 million awarded in 14 states. The grant is another step forward in...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is offering $3,000 in incentive pay for certified lifeguards. The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department needs to hire pool managers, assistant managers and hundreds of lifeguards ahead of the 2023 pool season to safely open as many of the city’s 29 public pools as possible. Eligible certified managers, assistant managers...
Read MoreOrganizers are once again preparing for the state’s largest free dental clinic this weekend. Over the course of two days this week, 1,800 patients are expected to receive much needed dental care. The 10th annual Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy is scheduled to this Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside...
Read MoreAmerica’s Friendliest Airport is kicking off the holiday season with a special initiative designed to show appreciation. The 12 Days of Gratitude will commence on December 5 and run through December 16. During this time, a variety of activities will take place that will provide Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with the opportunity to...
Read MoreAs part of our ongoing efforts to make hosting more accessible to more people, Airbnb announced an easier way for renters to find a place to live where they can host on Airbnb part-time. Airbnb-friendly apartments are part of Airbnb’s broader efforts to help more people tap into the economic benefits of hosting at...
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