On September 28, 2022, the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues celebrated 50 years since its initial grand opening in 1972. The original Phoenix Civic Plaza building also included the multi-purpose performing arts venue, Symphony Hall. Envisioned to serve as a center for cultural and theatrical performances, Symphony Hall complemented Phoenix Civic Plaza’s goal to grow...
Read MoreLynx Air, an ultra low-cost Canadian start-up carrier based in Calgary, has announced nonstop service to Phoenix. The Phoenix-Calgary nonstop flight will run three times weekly beginning February 7, 2023. “Canada is the number one international employer in Phoenix, and we have a large community of Canadian expats and winter visitors. We love seeing...
Read MoreThe U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of an enforcement operation that spanned from May to September and resulted in significant fentanyl seizures across the United States. “On the frontline as we race to save lives, DEA Arizona continues to seize historic amounts of deadly fentanyl,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge...
Read MorePhoenix police recently seized over one million fentanyl pills in what they are calling it the single largest fentanyl seizure in Phoenix police history. The Phoenix Police Department have arrested two men in the bust that happened on Sept. 21. Authorities say more than 1,000,000 fentanyl pills were seized in the bust. Leading up...
Read MoreAn investigation into a California crash that killed nine – including seven children – has led the National Transportation Safety Board to call for alcohol impairment detection systems to be included in all new vehicles, according to new recommendations released Tuesday. The crash, on New Year’s Day 2021 in Avenal, California, was caused by an impaired...
Read MoreAuthorities in Arizona have arrested 21 individuals in connection to an undercover operation targeting child sex crimes and human trafficking. The Surprise Police Department Criminal Investigations Division partnered with the Scottsdale Police Department, Glendale Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, Peoria Police Department, United States Marshals Service, Goodyear Police Department, and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for...
Read MoreAttention Bird City! The Arizona Cardinals will be hosting their first ever Cardinals Charities 5k Stadium Run and Cardinals Watch Party. Racers will meet at State Farm Stadium for a race through State Farm Stadium and conclude with a ticket to watch the Arizona Cardinals take on the Vikings at 10:00 AM. EVENT DETAILS...
Read MoreBeing America’s Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability...
Read MoreGood news for travelers who may want more convenience in their passport renewal process. The U.S. State Department recently launched a pilot program that will allow certain people to renew their passports online. Following the success of a pilot program for online passport renewal this past summer, the U.S. State Department plans to fully...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Tech Crunch General Motors’ self-driving car company that recently launched in California, now has plans to expand their robotaxi service into Arizona. Cruise, a San Francisco startup that General Motors purchased six years ago, told an audience at an investor conference on Monday, that an autonomous ride-hailing service will make its...
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