A study from the National Institutes of Health claimed that permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners could increase breast cancer risk among women. The study published online in the International Journal of Cancer found that women who used permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners were 9% more likely to develop breast cancer...
Read MoreThe city of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is now accepting applications for the 2020 Outstanding Young Man/Young Woman (OYMYW) of the Year awards. The OYMYW of the Year program recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements of young people, enhances the perception of youth and raises community awareness of the positive contributions of youth....
Read MoreA conservative Arizona think tank is warning the city of Phoenix that proposed Lyft and Uber airport fees would be both bad for business and a violation of the state constitution. The Goldwater Institute recently sent a letter to Mayor Kate Gallego urging the city to withdraw the proposal for fees on pickups and...
Read MorePhoenix did not fare all too well in a recent report looking at the 50 most populous U.S. metros based on their annual cost to commute. The report from Clever Inc. looked at each metro’s annual maintenance costs, annual fuel costs and annual cost of commuting, based on data from the Bureau of Labor...
Read MoreFor more than three decades, the APS Electric Light Parade has been an event where families from across the city come together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. The theme of this year’s 33rd annual free parade is “Walking in a Desert Wonderland.” The parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, starting at 7 p.m....
Read MoreDutch Bros announced Monday that it will officially close its embattled coffee shop near Central Avenue and Camelback Road in central Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. “This decision follows months of negotiations with the local neighbors and the city, and it will leave a void for Dutch Bros loyalists until a new location...
Read MoreIn a surprise vote, the Phoenix City Council decided not to renew a contract that would keep the city’s red light cameras operating through 2020. Unless the council takes another vote, the cameras will be shut off after December 31, 2019. The vote was taken without discussion Wednesday and without any council member specifically...
Read MoreSeven months after Phoenix raised its minimum wage to $15 for full-time employees, the city’s has decided to give part-time workers the same treatment. City Council has voted to pay all year-round part-time workers at least $15 an hour, $4 more than the state’s minimum wage. The raise will affect around 540 employees, most...
Read MoreA popular nail technique that promotes long lasting color and a shorter drying time has new warnings attached to it. Some manicurists are staying away from offering the service because of sanitary concerns. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued new rules for dip powder practices due to a method that could...
Read MoreThe Phoenix Suns today revealed renderings and details of the planned transformation of Talking Stick Resort Arena during an event at the Phoenix Convention Center. Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver, President & CEO Jason Rowley and General Manager James Jones were on hand to share their excitement and highlight pertinent details regarding the transformation....
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