Maricopa County Library District has started offering curbside pick-up service at more than a dozen of its locations. Cardholders can reserve and collect their books, movies and other items all while staying in their vehicles. The service will roll out in two phases: Users could start picking up items that are already on hold...
Read MoreBeginning next week, Phoenix first responders will have COVID-19 antibody tests available to them following a donation from Phoenix Suns Charities. The United Phoenix Firefighters Association and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association announced the antibody testing for their members after the Phoenix Suns Charities donated $40,000. “Antibody testing is something our members have expressed...
Read MoreArizona had seven high schools place in the nation’s top 100, including one in the top 10, according to the latest annual rankings compiled by U.S. News. Basis Chandler was Arizona’s top-ranked high school and No. 7 in the U.S., according to the 2020 rankings, which assessed 17,792 U.S. high schools. The Chandler charter school topped...
Read MoreThe Phoenix City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved funding which will move some homeless residents into hotel rooms. About $3 million of the approved $27 million in relief will pay for the long-term lease of an unnamed hotel. The money will also go toward paying for more beds at private homeless shelters, rent assistance...
Read MoreUber has launched a same-day, no-contact package delivery service in Phoenix and a dozen other U.S. cities Monday, the ride-sharing company announced. Uber Connect gives customers the ability of sending items to friends, family or colleagues in town. The company suggested using the service to safely share things like care packages, toilet paper or...
Read MorePhoenix-based Banner Health, which is Arizona’s largest private employer, will impose “short-term” furloughs and pay cuts for some employees, company officials confirmed Monday. Other major hospitals and hospital systems have announced similar cost-cutting reductions for employees in response to changing economic conditions and state policies related to COVID-19. Banner Health, which has approximately 43,000...
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic is already wreaking havoc on the restaurant industry. But with more people being advised to eat meals at home, grocery shopping has become increasingly difficult as supermarkets struggle to keep up with the overwhelming demand. Unless you are sick, elderly or an individual with a compromised immune system, grocery shopping can...
Read MoreArizona animal shelters are advising people to have a plan in place for their pets in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Recommendations include putting together an emergency supply list and finding a temporary caregiver in the case of hospitalization or inability to care for the animal due to sickness. The best place for a...
Read MoreIn an effort to offer patients rapid results for coronavirus testing, the national chain Walgreens announced Tuesday it has plans to offer drive-thru coronavirus testing in Arizona. Walgreens announced they are working with federal authorities to finalize the location of 15 test sites in seven states and plans to be open for operation later...
Read MoreAs the coronavirus outbreak continues to disrupt the economy, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said the city was looking at potential areas for budget cuts. “The city manager has asked each department to make a 25% budget cut list, in case it is necessary,” she said in a video posted Monday. “We are trying to...
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