American Airlines, Phoenix’s hometown airline and the largest carrier serving Phoenix Sky Harbor, is adding extra flights so that sports fans have more options to get in on the game day action. The airline has added a total of 91 flights – between PHX and 22 U.S. cities – from Feb. 9 and Feb....
Read MoreThe Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has received accreditation approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for seven bachelor’s degree programs. MCCCD is proud to be the first community college in Arizona approved to offer bachelor’s degree programs under the S.B. 1453 legislation signed by Governor Doug Ducey in May 2021. The awards...
Read MoreExperts from Arizona’s two poison centers are warning the community to be aware of unexpected risks that can spoil the holiday season. “It is important to be very careful during the busy holiday season,” said Maureen Roland, RN, Managing Director for the Banner Poison and Drug Information Center. “With many families and friends visiting,...
Read MoreInformation Provided by World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. One child is treated in U.S. emergency rooms every three minutes for a toy-related injury. World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) is working hard to prevent those dangers by informing consumers and warning, buyers beware. W.A.T.C.H. revealed on Thursday their 50th annual nominees for the “10 Worst...
Read MoreSt. Mary’s Food Bank is asking for help so that all Arizona families can have a nice Thanksgiving meal this holiday. St. Mary’s Food Bank is still in need of thousands of turkeys to help over18,000 Arizona families next week. The food bank is short of their goal by approximately 8,000. Super Saturday Turkey Drive...
Read MoreIt’s time to start planning holiday travel and for travelers flying someplace this Thanksgiving, here are some handy tips for navigating America’s Friendliest Airport®. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year – not just in the skies but on roads around the airport. This can make even picking up or dropping...
Read MoreFewer than six months before the federal deadline for domestic airline travelers to have a federally-compliant form of ID, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is urging people to consider getting the Arizona Travel ID. Beginning May 3, 2023, you will need a federally-compliant credential — like the Arizona Travel ID —...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix is investing $8 million to help add more safe, indoor spaces for families experiencing homelessness. On Wednesday, the City Council approved two contracts with the Salvation Army and UMOM New Day Center, which will help more than 250 additional vulnerable families each year. “The need for additional family shelter is...
Read MoreIn response to flu and respiratory virus season activity increasing, Banner Health has implemented visitor restrictions at all of its hospitals, effective immediately. The following restrictions are being placed at all Banner Health hospitals: -Restricting visitors if they have a fever, cough, vomiting or diarrhea. -All visitors over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask...
Read MoreEarly Saturday morning, a newborn was found dead lying in a street in central Phoenix. Someone called the police around 1 a.m. reporting a child in the roadway on Nov. 12. When police responded to the scene near 11th Avenue and Madison Street around 1 a.m. on Nov. 12, police found an unresponsive fetus...
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