The Maricopa County Library District and Phoenix Public Library Libraries across the Valley announced Sunday that they are closing libraries due to the continued coronavirus concerns. All libraries will be closed until further notice, however patrons can still access their digital resources as they will still be available for customers during the closures. Additional...
Read MoreWhile many schools are closing amid the coronavirus outbreak, Boys and Girls clubs of Easy Valley – Metro Phoenix will remain open. According to a press release, clubs in districts with schools that have decided to close will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting March 16. “We want our kids to...
Read MoreHeads up, Phoenix Suns fans. Ticket prices are going up next year. Both single game tickets and season tickets. But why the price hike? The Suns said a lot of it has to do with major arena renovations. But some fans are in shock, regardless. “My wife and sports. That’s my life!” said Ken...
Read MoreThe nationally traveling Digital Bookmobile is rolling into the Valley this week. The bus is stopping by several public libraries in the Phoenix area. Onboard are several interactive workstations to teach public library patrons how to access e-books and audiobooks for free. “We’ll help patrons set up the Libby app,” said Marissa Gillett, who’s...
Read MoreMayor Kate Gallego said Tuesday that Phoenix needs more help from the rest of Maricopa County to combat homelessness. During a press conference, the mayor said Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has “agreed to convene all Maricopa County Mayors to address homelessness with a regional approach.” The City Council will vote on the formation of...
Read MoreTraffic on Valley freeways is about to get worse before it gets better. Freeway construction projects are set to ramp up as the weather warms up, according to a press release from the Arizona Department of Transportation. “Warmer weather is a big reason for work gearing up now,” said Steve Boschen, head of ADOT’s...
Read MoreThe Phoenix City Council on Tuesday night narrowly approved Councilman Carlos Garcia’s proposal regarding new oversight for the Phoenix Police Department. The proposal passed by a 5-4 vote. Designated as Model B, Garcia’s plan creates “two new city bodies — a Community Review Board and the Office of Accountability and Transparency — that are...
Read MoreArizona officials claim Boy Scouting in the state will not be affected by the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to file for bankruptcy Tuesday as the national group grapples with up to $1 billion in damages from decades of sexual abuse lawsuits. Andy Price, CEO for the Scouts’ Grand Canyon Council, said the bankruptcy...
Read MoreIn two months, trash service rates are going up in Phoenix by $7 a month over the next year. All of the public comment at Tuesday’s City Council policy meeting was actually in favor of rate hikes. “I’m dependent on my garbage being collected,” resident Dolores Henderson said. “I know there’s more involved than...
Read MoreParada Del Sol is back in Scottsdale this weekend. The 67th Annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival will take place in Old Town on Saturday. The theme of Western legends will be on display in the festival’s showcases of history, live music and shopping — and, of course, the parade. From...
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