SOURCE: City of Phoenix Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was once again named the top airport in the nation among large airports by the Wall Street Journal. Fewest flight cancellations, taxi out time, and rideshare fees were among PHX’s top scores in the Wall Street Journal’s annual Airports Ranking study. This is the second time that Phoenix...
Read MoreBetween the shopping, meal prep, cooking and cleaning, Thanksgiving dinner involve a lot of time and money. If you are looking for a less stressful holiday experience, there are several cost-effective options for those who would rather not spend their time in the kitchen, but more time enjoying their Thanksgiving meal this year. The...
Read MoreSt. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix is concerned they will not be able to collect a sufficient amount of turkeys to provide Thanksgiving dinners to a record-breaking number of families in the Valley who are in need. St. Mary’s Food Bank announced on Thursday that the non-profit organization had fallen 7,000 turkeys short of...
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving just under a week away, it is now time to start thinking about the bird in your freezer. If the size of your turkey is substantial, it could be time to start the process of thawing it. The United States Department of Agriculture has provided the following helpful tip for when to...
Read MoreState schools Superintendent Tom Horne has announced a $10 million grant for public schools to purchase art supplies through the Arts Consumable Grant. These funds will provide successful district and charter school applicants with $1,000 per full time arts teacher to purchase arts consumables such as paints, brushes, sheet music, dance props, theatrical costumes,...
Read MoreThelda Williams, who served as mayor of Phoenix, passed away at the age of 82 after a fight with cancer. Williams had the unique distinction of being the city’s highest-ranking official three times. Furthermore, she was a member of City Council for over two decades. Mayor Kate Gallego commented, “Thelda Williams has had a...
Read MorePhoto Credit: Maricopa County Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix announced two initiatives to assist the homeless in obtaining housing. On Wednesday, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors granted the appropriation of $10 million for housing. Funds will be used to transform a hotel into rental residences for seniors who have no place...
Read MoreBattling Organized Retail Crime has been a top priority for Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell since her very first days in office. On Wednesday, the County Attorney unveiled a new ‘Safe Shopping’ campaign, an effort to stop this fast-growing category of lawlessness. Organized Retail Crime (ORC) is not shoplifting. Rather than the one-off theft...
Read MoreAhead of the busy holiday travel season, Southwest Airlines is increasing the cost of their alcoholic beverages on flights. Southwest Airlines has announced that their customers will see a slight increase in the cost of alcoholic drinks beginning on Wednesday. This change will apply to beer, wine, and liquor. “Southwest last adjusted pricing for...
Read MoreThe lights and sounds of the annual APS Electric Light Parade are returning this holiday season! Arizona Public Service (APS) and the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to join us for a night of community and celebration. Entrants will interpret the theme of “It’s Electric!” and are sure to...
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