Arizona’s first and only tuition-free autism charter school will offer a new online option in the fall, the school announced Tuesday. Arizona Autism Charter Schools acquired state approval to become the state’s first autism-focused online school for students on the spectrum and other special needs, according to a press release. The school in the...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson issued information on a recall of five of its sunscreen product, after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that is known to cause cancer with repeated exposure. The recalled products that are packaged in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen,...
Read MoreAs COVID-19 pandemic restrictions lift throughout Phoenix, the Phoenix Public Library has announced the end to curbside service and is expanding hours at 16 branches next week. Phoenix libraries closed in March 2020 as part of the city’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic. Two months...
Read MoreArizona Science Center will be expanding their interactive STEM education learning opportunities this summer. The center is ready for a summer of fun and learning, says Sari Custer, chief of science and curiosity. Through a $50,000 grant given by the PNC Foundation, the center is able to provide STEM learning to more than 2,000...
Read MoreBeech-Nut Nutrition, a popular brand of baby food, is voluntarily recalling a lot of its rice cereal because it contained levels of arsenic above federal guidelines. In the recall notice posted on the Food & Drug Administration website this week, Beech-Nut also has announced it will no longer sell the rice cereal and says...
Read MoreLet freedom ring! As we saw 4th of July celebrations and firework displays canceled last year, Americans are more than ever looking forward to celebrating America’s Independence Day. Fireworks are scheduled to light the skies next month and cities across the Valley have a variety of planned Fourth of July festivities. This year, there...
Read MoreA warning parents! Pay careful attention to your children’s social media. There is a disturbing new trend of drug dealers preying on social media, looking to hook potential new clients at an early age. Child safety advocates are warning that drug dealers are using apps like Snapchat, TikTok, Kik, and Instagram to build bonds...
Read MoreDr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, estimates that roughly 40% of COVID-19 cases in America are asymptomatic. It is that prevalence of asymptomatic cases that makes fighting the spread of the COVID-19 disease so difficult, especially for school systems here in Arizona where classrooms may be...
Read MoreTemperatures are warming up, school is ending, summer is almost here. With warmer weather and days lengthening, it means you are probably making plans for time spent outdoors like camping, hiking, or even just hanging out in your backyard, reconnecting with friends. Protecting against the many diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes is an...
Read MoreFamilies looking for a safe, convenient and fun getaway this summer can enjoy the nostalgic fun of summer camp without tents, bugs or the risk of rainouts during Great Wolf Lodge’s Summer CampIn celebration. The program provides guests with several exclusive, limited-time offerings complemented by the resort’s signature family-friendly attractions including the expansive indoor...
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