Banner Health recently announced that it is now offering drive-thru flu shots at its site on the Arizona State Fairgrounds. Located at 1826 W. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix, the site will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. The site will be...
Read MoreThe Maricopa County Elections Department has approved plans for how voters can submit their selections for the November general election. The county’s plan includes preparations for the possibility of a historic turnout, expanded voter access and new safety measures brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Voter registration for the November election ends Oct....
Read MoreArizona’s pizza scene just received a nice ego boost after two Phoenix pizza restaurants were named to the Top 25 in a publication of the Top 101 Pizzas in the United States. Pizzeria Bianco came in at No. 14 on the list while Cibo came in slightly behind at No. 23, according to a...
Read MoreWith many Arizonans facing challenging times due to COVID-19, loss of income, altered work and school schedules and recent record heat, APS wants to ease the burden for those struggling to pay their electric bills. Residential and business customers will not have their service disconnected for non-payment through the end of the year. Late...
Read MoreThe FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, with assistance from the Phoenix Police Department, arrested Scott David Williams, 59, who was taken into custody Aug. 28 in connection with the string of robberies that allegedly began June 26. Williams now faces charges in connection with seven bank robberies throughout Arizona. Williams was said to mostly...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix has turned down a proposal for a Black Lives Matter mural on a downtown street, citing regulations and safety concerns. City Manager Ed Zuercher said in a letter Wednesday to organizers that, “As you were made aware during previous discussion with Street Transportation staff, installation of a mural, or any...
Read MoreFlags representing the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks won’t be flying at Tempe Beach Park this year. Typically, hundreds of volunteers gather at the park early in the morning in the days leading up to the anniversary of the attacks to help put the flags into the ground. This...
Read MoreThe Costco warehouse at Phoenix’s Christown Spectrum Mall will close for good on Sunday, Sept. 20, a spokesperson for Costco’s corporate office confirmed Friday afternoon. The news comes as Costco prepares to open a new 152,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona on Thursday, Sept. 24, a city that has requested one to open there for...
Read MoreThis week, APS launched their “Supply My Class” Teacher Awards sweepstake. APS will award $500 for school supplies to 300 Arizona K-12 public and charter school teachers. APS is a strong supporter of Arizona teachers and is making the effort to make sure that they have everything they need for their learning environments this...
Read MoreWalmart’s new membership program will soon be available to all shoppers. The retailer announced early Tuesday that Walmart+ will launch Sept. 15 for $98 a year, or $12.95 per month, with unlimited free delivery from stores (on orders $35 or more), fuel discounts, and a new Scan & Go feature for in-store shopping. Janey...
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