Caesars Entertainment, in partnership with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced on Tuesday that Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field is officially open. The two-story, 22,300-square-foot entertainment destination is located adjacent to Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix and is now the largest freestanding sportsbook in Arizona and the largest retail sportsbook to open in partnership with a...
Read MoreThe State Transportation Board has approved the 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, setting the stage for the expansion and improvement of several highways that carry significant passenger and freight traffic. The approved five-year program allocates $571 million projects that widen highways or improve interchanges, including: Adding lanes along Interstate 17 between Anthem Way...
Read MoreMaricopa County supervisors are addressing the rising cost of goods and services head-on with a budget that cuts taxes and helps people pay their bills. The Board approved a final fiscal year 2023 budget which aims to blunt the impact of inflation in the nation’s fastest-growing county using every avenue possible, including hundreds of...
Read MoreProviding customers with world-class service and amenities are goals for America’s Friendliest Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has opened its new eighth concourse. The concourse will be used by Southwest and will offer eight additional gates for the airline. “Phoenix Sky Harbor delivers a $38 billion annual economic impact, and the new concourse...
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Arizona athletes, partners and coaches made a triumphant return to Arizona following the completion of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, bringing home a total of 44 medals (16 Gold, 20 Silver and 8 Bronze) from the week-long competition that brought together more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from throughout the country....
Read MoreAfter more than two years away, Lime is scooting back into Phoenix. This week, Lime returns to Phoenix with an updated version of their electric scooters. “Lime is thrilled to be back and grateful for the opportunity to provide Phoenix residents and visitors with a safe, sustainable and equitable way of getting around,” Karla...
Read MoreFor the twelfth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system also earned recognition as the top children’s hospital in Arizona for the second consecutive year. Only 35 states and Washington, D.C. were home to hospitals with a top state distinction, per U.S....
Read MoreIn honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which was this week, the FBI Phoenix field office is promoting a public awareness effort to highlight elder fraud in Arizona. Elder fraud can happen to anyone, including former FBI and CIA director William Webster and his wife, Lynda, who fell victim to a scam. Elder...
Read MoreUnder a new plan to be approved by the Mayor and City Council, Phoenix Police Department salaries will become more competitive with other public safety agencies in the market. The goal is to improve officer retention and aid recruitment to address the current shortage of sworn law enforcement officers in Phoenix. The Phoenix City...
Read MoreNonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is alerting the public today – World Blood Donor Day – to help reverse a critical blood shortage by making an appointment to give in the coming days and weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed. With the number of new donors down sharply by 12% year over...
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