As Arizonans adjust their lives amid the COVID-19 outbreak, they are now also advised to be on alert for the dangers associated with native snake populations. The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary announced a snake safety alert in a press release, reporting having received 20 requests for snake removal services in the prior four days. Rising...
Read MoreResidents in the Biltmore Estates community are fighting plans by a development company to build an event pavilion on a golf course, as they believe it will further disrupt the tranquil quality of life they moved into their homes to enjoy. Many residents who live in the Biltmore Estates neighborhoods near the Arizona Biltmore...
Read MorePhoenix is implementing extra restrictions at city parks and golf courses to combat the spread of the coronavirus and will enact additional measures for Easter weekend. The city said it is closing all ramadas and picnic tables in its public flatland parks, desert parks and mountain preserves, effective immediately. Additionally, the city’s eight public...
Read MoreLocal restaurant PHX Beer Co. is doing its part to support those on the front lines. That’s why, now through April 17, if you purchase a 14” pizza from their Scottsdale location for pickup, you can get a second 14” pizza half off that will be donated to the doctors, nurses and staff at...
Read MoreIf you have visited the Phoenix Zoo within the last 20 years, chances are you saw one of their most popular animals on your stroll around the park. On Thursday, the Phoenix Zoo sadly announced that their 51-year-old Asian elephant Reba, who lived at the Phoenix Zoo for more than 20 years, had died....
Read MoreThe Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has responded to the coronavirus crisis with more than $6 million in emergency grants awarded to science, human services and arts and culture nonprofits in Maricopa County. Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute will receive the Piper Trust’s largest grant, with $2 million going to expand its automatic, rapid...
Read MoreAs Arizona small businesses continue to suffer financial fallout due to the coronavirus pandemic, some much-needed relief has been launched by Local First Arizona. The local economic development organization launched an initiative which seeks to provide immediate financial relief to Arizona’s small businesses, according to a press release. The relief is said to provide...
Read MoreFamily Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that rescues primarily first-time homeless families and their pets by providing emergency shelter and basic needs while assisting these families in returning to independence, has had to completely change its operations model amid the coronavirus pandemic. Before the coronavirus pandemic, Family Promise relied on its network...
Read MoreContact lens wearers are being advised to switch to glasses amid the coronavirus outbreak as doing so may lessen the urge to touch your eyes. The advice, issued by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), is part of larger guidance on how to stop COVID-19 from entering through the eyes. While it is well...
Read MoreThe City of Phoenix this weekend began limiting access to various hiking destinations in order to promote social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Five of the city’s high-traffic hiking destinations will have limited access, and the visibility of park rangers and city staff at those locations will increase to resolve issues with vehicle...
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