Three popular City of Phoenix hiking trails will close during extremely hot days. On days when the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Heat Warning, Camelback Mountain’s Echo and Cholla Trails and all trails associated with Piestewa Peak Trailhead in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve will close from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Excessive...
Read MoreWith the spring season upon us and low chances of rain until mid-summer, Banner Health experts are warning that Valley fever cases are likely to rise. To get ahead of serious cases, Banner Urgent Care facilities have implemented a new Valley fever dashboard, which gives medical experts real-time information about Valley fever activity in...
Read MoreThe United States would implement a ban on the popular social media platform TikTok if its China-based owner does not sell its stake within a year, according to a legislation passed on Saturday by the House. During the weekend, a new language was voted on which included a fourth bill with various foreign policy...
Read MoreIn Illinois, a woman has taken legal action against Target, a major U.S. retailer, claiming that the company has gathered and retained various customer information without proper consent. According to a court filing, Target is facing a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court for potentially breaching Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, a law the...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix received a $1.2 million TOD (Transit Oriented Development) grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to help with efforts to improve access to public transit and create a transit-oriented walkable, livable and sustainable community. These types of grants help organizations, like the City of Phoenix, plan with the community around major transportation...
Read MoreAbdullahi Aroni On Monday, Phoenix police arrested a man after he allegedly broke into a family’s home and was caught in their young boy’s bedroom. Abdullahi Aroni, 25, is facing charges of burglary and sexual conduct with a minor after he allegedly entered a 4-year-old boy’s bedroom room and was confronted by his parents....
Read MoreOhio’s fast-casual chopped salad and bowl concept, Chop5, has enlisted the services of a company based in Scottsdale to aid in its expansion through franchising. The brand has plans to open over fifteen new locations in the Phoenix area. Conscious Capital Growth has partnered with CHOP5 Salad Kitchen, an emerging franchise concept, to provide access to...
Read MoreDiscussions are swirling at the possibility that Tucson could lose their professional hockey team, with a rumored move to Tempe. With the recent talks of the NHL Arizona Coyotes likely to leave the state and move to Utah, there has been news about the possible departure of the Tucson Roadrunners from Southern Arizona. The...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Food & Wine PepsiCo has announced a recall of more than 230 cases of sugar- and caffeine-free Schweppes Ginger Ale. The manufacturer reported that the cans contain full sugar and should be considered unsafe to drink if the consumer is diabetic. Last month, the company responsible for producing popular soft drinks in...
Read MoreBuilding and maintaining Arizona’s vast highway system isn’t an easy job, and to do it, Arizona Department of Transportation crews spend a lot of time near traffic as it rushes by. That closeness to oncoming traffic can come with serious safety risks when motorists speed through work zones or choose to drive dangerously. That’s...
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