The cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa have all announced that they will be closing city park amenities to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Effective Tuesday at 5 p.m., the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close all playgrounds, fitness equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, and sports complexes located within its...
Read MoreYou are invited to HEARTS for ARIZONA, a 24-hour virtual telethon featuring live performances, appearances by artists, chefs, celebrities, business owners, and politicians statewide Arizona Citizens for the Arts believe that ART is the heart of humanity. Right now, hearts across the globe are heavy and weary, yet still full of love, compassion and a longing for connection. We are...
Read MoreThree metro areas in Texas had some of the biggest population gains over the past decade, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Dallas increased by 1.2 million people, the most of any U.S. metro area, followed by Houston, which added another 1.1 million residents over the decade. Austin grew by more...
Read MoreBanner Health is looking for people to fill more than 900 job openings in the Valley. Many of the positions only have experience requirements and may not require a high school diploma or GED. Positions include medical assistants, janitorial and environmental services, patient financial services representatives, nurses, and more. Among those jobs, Banner says...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix this weekend began limiting access to various hiking destinations in order to promote social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Five of the city’s high-traffic hiking destinations will have limited access, and the visibility of park rangers and city staff at those locations will increase to resolve issues with vehicle...
Read MoreThe coronavirus crisis has forced the cancellation or postponement of countless things throughout the country. About a week ago, the government extended the tax deadline. Now it’s extending the deadline for responding to the 2020 Census. The original deadline for you to respond was July 31. Now it has been extended two weeks to...
Read MoreEven while local small businesses are hurting, some are still going the extra mile for first responders during the coronavirus outbreak. Phoenix-based Miracle Mile Deli got word firefighters were struggling to find their daily dose of groceries while on duty, so they stepped up. “I figured, well let’s give them an opportunity to come...
Read MoreA top state health official said Wednesday that she expects the peak of coronavirus cases in Arizona to happen in April. Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ said during a press conference that current modeling has indicated a peak of COVID-19 cases will occur by either mid-April or the end of...
Read MoreGrocery stores are taking steps to protect their employees. Some Valley stores are planning to install barriers to help protect employees and customers. Kroger, the parent company of Arizona’s Fry’s Food Stores, reported that they will be installing plexiglass partitions at checkout counters over the next few weeks. Kroger confirmed that Pharmacy counters and...
Read MoreTo address the economic challenges Arizonans are facing during COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey wants changes to federal food assistance programs in Arizona that would allow the purchase of hot meals with these benefits and result in timelier approval of eligibility. The Governor announced today that the state of Arizona has requested permission from the...
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