Celebrating its 50th edition this season, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe will honor NBA broadcasting icon Al McCoy as Grand Marshal for the Saturday, December 17, march through Central Phoenix. McCoy moved to Arizona from his native Iowa and was named the “Voice of the Suns” in 1972, setting the...
Read MorePhoto Credit: NBA Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has been suspended for one year by the NBA after an investigation into misconduct. Following the publication of a November 4, 2021, ESPN.com article regarding statements and conduct of Robert Sarver, Managing Partner of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, and...
Read MorePopular Phoenix hiking trail Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain will reopen to the public on Sept. 30, 2022. The trail has been closed due to construction and a trailhead realignment, that moves the trailhead from Cholla Lane to Invergordon Road. The new trailhead will now offer hikers amenities such as a drinking fountain, restrooms and bike...
Read MorePhoenix City Manager Jeff Barton announced that Nicole Dupuis-Witt will join the City’s leadership team as its first Public Health Advisor on October 17. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City sought professional consulting services to assist with Phoenix’s public health efforts in response to the pandemic. This expertise proved beneficial in advising the...
Read MoreSalt River Project electric customers can expect to see an increase in their power bills starting in November. SRP’s executive board approved a 4.7% increase during its meeting Monday. That is an average increase of $5.58 in monthly bills according to the utility. A second increase of the same amount was also approved which will...
Read MoreMonday morning commuters are met with a bit more of a traffic challenge this morning. A heavily traveled portion of Interstate 10 in Phoenix has been narrowed Monday morning due to bridge inspections following Sunday night’s heavy storm. The Arizona Department of Transportation report that westbound I-10 has been narrowed to two lanes between...
Read MoreThe Phoenix City Council unanimously approved during its Wednesday meeting a comprehensive Vision Zero Road Safety Action Plan and the allocation of $10 million in annual funding for its implementation. Traffic fatalities have increased in Phoenix over many years, and the Road Safety Action Plan creates a data-driven, decision-making process to identify and prioritize transportation safety...
Read MoreSouthwest Airlines Co. today on Wednesday its promotional Companion Pass offer is once again back and ready for takeoff. Rapid Rewards Members who qualify can travel with a Companion valid for unlimited usage from Jan. 4 through March 4, 2023. To qualify, Rapid Rewards Members must: Act quickly and register for the promotion starting today through Sept....
Read MoreIt is about that time once again! Apple is holding an event this Wednesday and the next generation iPhone is expected to be revealed, among other products. The event that is set for 10 a.m. Pacific time, will be Apple’s first in-person launch event since 2020. The company has held virtual roll outs the...
Read MoreThe contract to hire Michael Sullivan as the Interim Phoenix Police Chief has been approved and signed, the last step before bringing the 27-year veteran of law enforcement to his new role in Phoenix. The contract terms were approved by unanimous vote of the Phoenix City Council on Wednesday and then finalized by Sullivan and the...
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