The Community News

Phoenix Mayor Gallego Names Official Historian

by on October 20, 2022 0

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced this week the appointment of Steve Schumacher as the Mayor’s Office Official Historian. “Steve will work with us to document and share the history of Phoenix, from its earliest days to the present,” said Mayor Kate Gallego. “I have always believed the future of Phoenix builds on the strong...

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ADOT Observes National Teen Driver Safety Week 

by on October 18, 2022 0

The Arizona Department of Transportation joins traffic safety stakeholders across the country in recognizing National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 16-22) and encouraging teens to make safe choices when driving. Nationally, car crashes are among the leading causes of death for teens. In 2021 in Arizona, 33 teen drivers died in vehicle collisions and 3,293...

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Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Receives $2.8M Donation from MacKenzie Scott

by on October 18, 2022 0

Today, Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) announced a $2.8 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This local gift is part of an $84.5 million donation awarded to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and 29 local councils selected by Scott, making this unprecedented investment the largest donation from a single individual in the national...

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Kroger and Albertsons Companies Announce Merger Agreement

by on October 17, 2022 0

Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced Thursday that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will merge two complementary organizations with iconic brands and deep roots in their local communities to establish a national footprint and unite around Kroger’s Purpose to Feed the Human Spirit. Through a family of well-known...

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Phoenix Police Officer Arrested For Alleged Sex Crimes

by on October 17, 2022 0

Over the weekend, a Phoenix police officer was arrested for alleged sex crimes. Phoenix police report that early Sunday morning on Oct. 16, they arrested Michael Martinez, 30,  and charged him with solicitation of prostitution. Phoenix Police department officials said that an administrative investigation is underway. During the process, Martinez will be assigned to...

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