Several Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) on- and off-ramps at Seventh and 19th avenues will be closed for approximately two months as part of the project that is widening the freeway in the north Valley, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The following ramp closures are needed for reconstruction work: Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp...
Read MoreNo full freeway closures are scheduled along Phoenix area freeways this weekend (Dec. 4-7) for construction or maintenance work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should remain alert to restrictions in existing work zones along Valley freeways. Be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through work zones,...
Read MoreArizona may be known for sun and fun but where do the cities rank for singles? According to WalletHub’s 2020 best and worst cities for singles report, Arizona cities have some of the best and worst dating opportunities in the United States. The survey looked at 182 U.S. cities for their economics, recreation and dating opportunities....
Read MoreThe State Fair may have been canceled this year due to COVID, but you can still enjoy the tasty food that it has to offer! Mark your calendars and plan to attend the tasty upcoming Ho-Ho Holiday Fair Food Drive-Thru at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Fair officials announced the admission-free special event is scheduled...
Read MoreFrom Black Friday (November 23) until Christmas Day, Silent Witness will be offering a cash reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of people suspected of stealing packages. The Phoenix Police Department announced Wednesday that Silent Witness will extend rewards to include arrests of anyone who steals parcels that are...
Read MoreScottsdale Fire has kicked off their Annual Toy Drive to help families in the community. The department is accepting unwrapped toys and gift cards at all of the Scottsdale Fire Department stations and headquarters through Dec. 22. “These donations help make the holiday season a little brighter for many families, especially this year with the...
Read MoreIf you’re inclined to support charities, 2020 could be a special year for doing so. The usual nonprofit funding needs have been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many charitable organizations have seen donations drop and revenue-generating events canceled while grappling with increased demand for their services. One late-October survey, from the Alliance of Arizona...
Read MoreMothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company, are kicking off the annual Tie One On for Safety designated driver campaign today to keep everyone safe on our nation’s roads this holiday season. MADD and Waymo are asking everyone to show their commitment to keeping themselves and...
Read MoreCOVID-19 testing has landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in time for holiday travel. XpresSpa Group, a New York-based health and wellness company, on Monday unveiled a coronavirus testing program at Arizona’s largest travel hub. The new XpresCheck facility is located in the Drugs & More store outside the security checkpoint on the...
Read MoreAs COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Arizona educators are asking Gov. Doug Ducey for a transparent statewide plan to keep students and teachers safe while in the classroom. In a letter to Ducey on Monday, Arizona Education Association President Joseph Thomas said the state’s guidelines to mitigate the spread of coronavirus in schools is...
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