Are you a homeowner who is looking to repair, redecorate, reconstruct or redesign? Be sure to mark your calendar for a one stop shop at all things home and garden. The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show returns to Westworld of Scottsdale in October. The valley’s annual event is taking place October 15-17 from...
Read MoreThis week, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. DEA’s Public Safety Alert, the first in six years, seeks to raise public awareness of a significant nationwide surge in counterfeit pills that are...
Read MoreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced efforts to take steps to improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens as part of its implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. In the short term, these new authorities essentially preserve status quo marketing conditions for these sunscreens. However, the agency today...
Read MoreThe Arizona Motor Vehicle Department is issuing about $6.6 million in refunds to commuters who paid a “public safety fee.” In June, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation that provided the refund to owners of vehicles with a June 30, 2021 vehicle registration expiration date. The Arizona Department of Public Transportation says they began mailing...
Read MoreThe Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition in Scottsdale is not only attracting those interested in art, but also those who are working on their physique. Yoga enthusiasts are now invited to experience the artist’s creations while taking part in a yoga workout. Classes are held Thursdays through Sundays inside the exhibit at 4301 N. Scottsdale...
Read MoreOver the last few months, vaccination rates in the U.S. have stalled. Now, instead of hefty financial incentives, some companies are moving toward mandates and penalties. Millions of American workers have still yet to be convinced that the highly safe and effective COVID vaccines are worth getting. “All of the low-hanging fruit has already...
Read MoreArizona’s minimum wage is set to increase again for the fifth straight year in 2022. Starting Jan. 1, employers across the state will have to pay workers at least $12.80 an hour, the Industrial Commission of Arizona announced Thursday. That is up 5.3% from the $12.15 minimum wage in 2021. The increase comes off...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department and Office of Sustainability announced during a virtual presentation and panel discussion on September 14 the results of the first year of its Cool Pavement Pilot Program. The program and analysis of the cool pavement process is being conducted in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). Year one of the study done...
Read MoreWith cooler temperatures coming, Scottsdale Quarter is preparing a fun fall concert series for people to get out and enjoy their favorite Valley bands and artists at the 10th Annual Fall Concert Series at Scottsdale Quarter. This Saturday kicks off the weekly events with feature artist Desert Dixie starting at 5 p.m. MST. After...
Read MoreLooking forward to attending a live music performance soon? A long list of venues throughout the state have implemented new rules for attendees. More than a dozen independent concerts, clubs, and entertainment venues in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson have collectively agreed to require its attendees to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a...
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