On Saturday, October 8, 2022 the public is invited to join the City of Phoenix, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Audubon Society for a celebration of Urban Wildlife Conservation Day. The free community event is a chance for volunteerism, family fun, and local food. Mayor Kate Gallego will also be signing...
Read MoreAccording to the 2021 Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) heat associated death report, 339 were recorded in 2021, the highest number of deaths that can be attributed to heat in the county since recording began in 2006. “This tragic number of deaths shows us that heat continues to be a major issue...
Read MoreIf you have been to Nashville, you know Hot Chicken is a popular dish! A California chain is bringing a piece of Music City to the Southwest. Angry Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken is hitting the southwest and will debut in Arizona on Friday. The chain’s first location will open in the northwest part of...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Public Transit Department is starting initial design on the City’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor along 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street. To continue engaging the community in the BRT program, the city has launched a survey and the new Meet Phoenix BRT blog site meetphoenixbrt.com. The blog site hosts a series of blogs,...
Read MoreOctober is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and its purpose is to help educate the community while also addressing an awareness in the increased number of pedestrians injuries and fatalities nationwide. Protecting vulnerable roadway users is a top priority in Phoenix, which is why an emphasis on promoting safer behavior is being highlighted this month....
Read MoreThere is now a new place to fish in the valley. To increase fishing access for everyone at Papago Park, the Parks and Recreation Department is unveiled an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) approved covered fishing dock on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio and the Parks and Recreation Department worked with...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Police Department is once again proud to be participating in the National Faith and Blue Weekend, October 7 – 10, 2022. This weekend is designed to reinforce relationships between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve through houses of worship. Faith and Blue Weekend celebrates the diversity of faith and culture...
Read MoreA student on the campus of Grand Canyon University, was struck by a stray bullet after an off-campus shooting Wednesday night. Officials detailed that a shooting reportedly occurred near 37th and Vermont avenues, north of Camelback Road, around 6 p.m. Police found evidence of a shooting at the location, however no victims were present...
Read MoreIf you have caught a glimpse of a unique castle while driving on the 202 Freeway in the east part of the valley and wondered the history of its origins, you can now have a chance to tour the historic home. The spring 2023 ticket lottery for tours of the Tovrea Castle at Carraro...
Read MoreNew drivers can experience an updated process with driving tests in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has updated the road test for new drivers as drivers will be asked to provide proof of insurance and registration prior to the exam. “These changes are intended to provide a consistent experience...
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