The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department announced the return of its annual fireworks event, Fabulous Phoenix 4th. The event will take place in 2023 and will be a celebration of the city’s vibrant culture and community. Fabulous Phoenix 4th takes place at Steele Indian School Park (300 E. Indian School Road) on Tuesday, July...
Read MoreThe Phoenix City Council approved a significant commitment to regional water conservation efforts by agreeing to a landmark initiative in partnership with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and Central Arizona Project. In the face of severe drought conditions and historically low water levels at Lake Mead and...
Read MorePhoenix Police are searching for a suspect who damaged a historical site in Phoenix. On Saturday, May 20, 2023 at approximately 1:48 p.m., an unknown subject forced entry to the Tovrea Castle causing approximately $90k damage to the basement doors and a historical exhibit before removing a fire extinguisher and leaving the area southbound...
Read MoreSchool is out and nothing says summer more than planning a trip to the ballpark for a game, a cold drink, and a hot dog, while you enjoy the blue skies and America’s favorite pastime. With MLB’s new rules designed to shorten game times, a trip to the ballpark is great entertainment for families....
Read MoreArizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Tuesday she has filed suit against manufacturers of products that contain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (or “PFAS”), a class of man-made chemical compounds causing widespread pollution of the State’s groundwater. Defendants include 3M and DuPont, among others. “These companies have known for decades that so-called ‘forever chemicals’...
Read MorePhoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the City of Phoenix’s successful appeal to correct the 2020 Census Count. Earlier this year, Gallego wrote a letter to initiate the appeal process, in which she indicated that over 3,500 people in 192 “Group Quarter” facilities were missed during the 2020 census count that took place during the...
Read MoreInformation and Stats Provided by 42Floors.com When you think of noisy cities, which heavily populated cities come to mind? New York City is of course the biggest offended when it comes to noise, but there are plenty of other cities across the country that are struggling with increasing levels of noise pollution. While...
Read MoreThe Maricopa County Animal Care and Control are hoping to increase adoptions in the valley. The shelters have run out of kennel space with more than 700 dogs desperately needing permanent homes. If you are looking to adopt, now is the time. Due to the need to make room in the shelter, Maricopa County...
Read MoreState schools chief Tom Horne’s recommendations have been approved by the Arizona State Board of Education providing for School Resource Officers (SRO) to be funded at 301 campuses statewide, an increase from the current number of 190. The nearly $100 million funding comes from a combination of federal and state grants, with the state...
Read MoreWith the Memorial Day weekend ahead, SRP warns customers to be aware of potential utility scams. Common utility scams include individuals falsely representing themselves as SRP while demanding immediate payment and threatening immediate disconnection. “We typically see an increase in utility scam activity during holiday weekends and in the summer, when customers are more...
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