Local Interior Designers Connect with Homeowners to Upgrade Personal Spaces
Updating and redesigning your home can bring incredible results but getting to the end of the project or remodel can be challenging. Working with...
Tempe Prep Adds Strength and Conditioning Program for Athletes
By Spencer BodowTempe Preparatory Academy’s new Athletic Director, Mr. Doug Seagrave, is one of the most unique athletic directors Tempe Prep has had. In...
Tempe Prep Music Teacher’s 30-Year Career with Phoenix Symphony
By Hannah FrazierMany Tempe Preparatory Academy students know that their music teacher and Sinfonia director, Mrs. Wilkison, was in the Phoenix Symphony, but not...
Sanctuary Bail Bonds Celebrates 10 Years of Excellent Customer Service
In 2010, Tom Cerino and Randy Feldman founded Sanctuary Bail Bonds while working within the restaurant/hospitality industry. Friends and business partners for several years,...
Tempe Prep Senior Athletes Pursuing College Sports
By Hannah Chadwick“Don't just dream, reach. If all you do is dream, you will achieve nothing. If you want to succeed, give yourself a...
Waymo Drops the Term “Self-Driving”
From the Waymo Blog:Last year was a big one for us - we raised our first external investment round, we rolled out the 5th...
TruWest® Credit Union Raises $55,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital
TruWest Credit Union, donated $55,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, through a fundraising 50/50 raffle and “Casual for a Cause” staff donation...
UCP of Central Arizona to Open New Facility at the Renowned...
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona (UCP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organization dedicated to helping children and adults who have a wide array of...
TruWest® Credit Union Releases Voice Authentication for Better Service and Security
TruWest Credit Union is excited to launch Voice ID, powered by Illuma Shield, a voice authentication and fraud prevention platform from Illuma Labs, to...
ECD Systems, Member of True Blue Tempe, Gives Back to Tempe...
After COVID-19 canceled the company's annual holiday celebration plans, Tempe-based ECD Systems decided to use their event money to show their support and appreciation...
Tempe Diablos Host Crucial Blood Drive
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise again, many Valley healthcare facilities are overwhelmed with patients and need all the support they can get. A...
ACCEL Recipient of an Anonymous Donation of $50,000 in New Physical...
ACCEL, a nonprofit that serves children and adults who have developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, cognitive disabilities and behavioral disorders, recently received a...
Arizona REALTORS® Supports the National Association of REALTORS® Action to Curb...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Board of Directors has voted to approve a series of recommendations from NAR’S Professional Standards Committee that extends...
Tempe Prep Chamber Choir Practicing for Competition
Tempe Prep Chamber Choir Practicing for Competition By Sam Campbell With all the school clubs and plans that Covid-19 has cancelled for students, Tempe Prep’s Chamber...
Pedal Haus Brewery Hosts Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving has become an increasingly popular celebration among groups of friends. This year, more than ever, many are opting out of visiting family because...
SaddleBrooke Ranch Opens New Casual Dining Amenity
SaddleBrooke Ranch, a Robson Resort Community located north of Tucson, is excited to announce the opening of Ed’s Dogs. This casual dining spot reflects...
Tempe Prep Information Night on Thursday, December 3
Tempe Prep Information Night on Thursday, December 3Current 5th to 10th grade students and their families are invited to learn more about the exceptional...
Pedal Haus Brewery Takes Gold at San Diego Beer Festival
PHOENIX – Pedal Haus Brewery announced today that it received gold standing in the Dark Lager category at this year’s San Diego International Beer Festival for its German...
Tempe Business Owner Creates True Blue Tempe to Support His City’s...
Mike Bradley, a Tempe business owner, recently created the advocacy group True Blue Tempe with the mission of calling on fellow Valley business owners...
Veteran Receives Bath Remodel
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 5.5 million U.S. veterans are living with a disability; many facing everyday challenges such as taking...
ACCEL Announces Bethany Eggleston as its Advancement Manager
Bethany Eggleston has joined ACCEL, a nonprofit organization serving children and adults who have developmental disabilities, as its advancement manager. Eggleston will be responsible...
Fearless Kitty Rescue Wet Your Whiskers Virtual Event October 21 –...
Due to the disruption from COVID-19 Fearless Kitty Rescue will be following social distancing guidelines and holding Wet Your Whiskers as a virtual event...
39th Governor’s Arts Awards Goes Virtual on Oct. 28
The 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards, postponed last spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be broadcast virtually on Wednesday, Oct. 28 on the Arizona...
Valley Caterers Adapt!
No doubt times are changing in our world of catering. It is going to be a little bit harder to “Make the good times easy”,...
Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser Named Grand Marshal for Annual East Valley...
Parade in Reverse Invites Spectators to Drive-Through Parade Reflecting this year’s East Valley Veterans Parade theme of “Celebrating Lives of Service,” Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Receives Grant from The Substance Abuse...
SAMHSA Grant Will Support a Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Center with an Integrated Systems Approach for Mohave County Residents (PHOENIX – Sept. 30, 2020) – Southwest...
New Study Finds Link Between Dental Insurance and Improved Overall Well-Being
Delta Dental poll finds Americans with dental insurance have better oral health habits, healthier lifestyles, and financial benefits.(Glendale, Ariz. – Sept. 30, 2020) — As communities continue to...
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH. Support Local and Eat at Organ...
Celebrate National Pizza Month with live music at the iconic Valley restaurant and entertainment destination, Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, Arizona. Meal packages start...
C2 Tactical Offers Taser Demo
C2 Tactical is hosting a FREE Taser demo at its Scottsdale location (7000 E. Mayo Blvd.) on Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to...
Vessl Teams Up with the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer...
Vessl, Inc., owners of the VesslTM technology and the ready to drink tea brand Tea of a Kind, announced today that the company is...
Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Hosts Dr. Donna Beegle for Virtual Poverty...
Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) continues to be dedicated to their commitment to DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and recently hosted Dr. Donna Beegle,...
Ben Zamora Joins Wilde Wealth Management Group as an Investment Advisor
(Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 23, 2020) – Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial advisory firm with offices in Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Payson,...
ACCEL Completes $232,000 Facilities Expansion
(PHOENIX – Sept. 23, 2020) – ACCEL, a private, nonprofit organization serving children and adults who have developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, behavior...
WALK N ROLL PHOENIX – Spina Bifida Arizona hosts Virtual Fundraiser...
Join the fun, VIRTUALLY on October 17th and support the Spina Bifida of Arizona nonprofit!Spina Bifida Arizona is hosting a VIRTUAL Walk-N-Roll on their...
New Nonprofit Rare Ambition Launches in Scottsdale With A Mission
Mary Hampton, a Scottsdale-based entrepreneur, is excited to announce the launch of her new non-profit 501 (c)(3), Rare Ambition with a mission to make sure families...
Serrano’s Debuts 6 New Specials for October
Serrano’s Debuts 6 New Specials for OctoberChef Lorraine Serrano Introduces New Flavors to Spice Up Traditional Favorites CHANDLER, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2020) – Beginning in...
Connie Health Launches Medicare Services Throughout Arizona
(PHOENIX – September 10, 2020) – Connie Health, a personal Medicare advisory service combining Medicare expertise and local advisors with data-driven insights, to help individuals...
WashClub Phoenix to Celebrate Teachers with Giveaway
On-demand, mobile laundry service wants to help a hard-working Arizona teacher this September with one less thing to worry about PHOENIX – Adapting to a...
Celebrate National Bourbon Month at Kasai
It’s National Bourbon Month! Did you know that bourbon does need to be made in the United States to be considered bourbon? This seemingly...
First Responders Free at C2 Tactical All Month
September is Military and First Responder Appreciation Month at C2 Tactical so as a “Thank You”, the locally owned company is offering FREE range...
Fulton Homes Reimagines its School Salute Program for 2020-2021 School Year
Homebuilder is keeping kids interested in music studies by giving solo students the opportunity for an on-air feature TEMPE, Ariz. – Even though most schools...
East Valley Veterans Day Parade WILL Happen this Year!
The Annual East Valley Show of Thanks Will Go on in a Creative, COVID-Safe Format In a year that has seen the cancellation of so...
Tempe Prep Breaks Ground on New Fine Arts and Sciences Building
This week marked a significant milestone in the history of Tempe Preparatory Academy as it held a groundbreaking ceremony initiating construction of a 20,000...
SMTC presents a Live Streaming Concert
SMTC is producing a Live Streaming concert featuring a full evening of some of the best songs from some of Broadway’s Best Shows. With...
Fearless Kitty Rescue Fitness for the Felines
Fearless Kitty Rescue is creating an outlet for people who miss working out – an hour-long workout class taught by an experienced fitness instructor.WHEN:...
Arizona Boardwalk Attractions to Hold Labor Day Weekend Food Drive to...
Visitors to Arizona Boardwalk this Labor Day Weekend are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the entertainment destination’s Food Drive to benefit United Food Bank and...
Waste Not and Starbucks Kick Off Hunger Action Month™ with FoodShare...
Beginning September 1, the first day of Hunger Action Month, local nonprofit organization Waste Not will partner with Starbucks stores throughout the region to...
Local Credit Institution Raises $4,600 for the American Lung Association
TruWest® Credit Union has raised $4,600 for the American Lung Association through the first ever Fight for Air Climb in Phoenix. The Fight for...
Stray Pit Bull Mix Seeks Loving Family Through Fulton Homes’ Pick...
Fulton Homes chooses Greta, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, as August’s featured pet TEMPE, Ariz. – Fulton Homes has partnered with 98KUPD’s John Holmberg to help valley animals...
Press Coffee Announces New Community Blend
Local Coffee Roaster Commits to Supporting Local Nonprofits
Press Coffee is passionate about supporting the community where they work and live. Over the years...
Esperança is Beneficiary of Multi-State Bridge Club Tournament; More Than $19,000...
(PHOENIX – August 25, 2020) For the past 50 years Phoenix-based nonprofit, Esperança has been dedicated to providing hope to some of the poorest communities in...
Implementation of tenant/landlord assistance programs is critical
By Michelle Lind, CEO Arizona REALTORS® Arizona businesses continue to be affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. Particularly hard-hit are those individuals whose business is...
VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen Announces First Franchise
Tempe-based VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen has secured its first franchise contract shortly after its first year of operations, allowing the Cajun, creole and Caribbean...
The Unsuccessful Quitter
It seems the loudest naysayer in our lives many times is ourselves. My own self-insults were never louder than when I decided to write...
Morning Squeeze – A Tempe Necessity
There's always that one place you go to - you know - the one that you think about first thing in the morning, right...
Big Brothers Big Sisters Welcomes New Board Chair
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ), one of the largest Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in the United States, appoints a new...
AZCCC Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Sanjeev Gopal Bringing Top Cancer Care...
Arizona Center for Cancer Care is proud to bring the highest level of cancer treatment and blood disease to one of the fastest growing...
Great Hearts Announces Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon
Great Hearts Academies is proud to announce the first-ever Teacher Excellence Fund Telethon, taking place Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Great Hearts Announces Co-Founder as New CEO
The Great Hearts America Board of Directors has appointed founding Chairman Jay Heiler as Chief Executive Officer of the organization.Heiler and President of the...
More Time At Home = Higher Energy Bills. Local Experts Offer...
As we spend more time at home, many of us are using more water and electricity. To help save energy and money, the experts at Donley...
Rocky Mountain Emmys to Host First-Ever Virtual Event
The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences will host its first-ever virtual event on Saturday, September 19...
Evolve PR and Marketing Continues Growth in 10th Year
When Jennifer Kaplan founded Scottsdale-based Evolve Public Relations and Marketing in late 2010, she was laser-focused on building the best team of publicists in...
Great Hearts Graduates Above National Average
The numbers are in, and Great Hearts Academies, a nonprofit network of tuition-free public charter schools in Texas and Arizona, is excited to announce...
Hospitality Group Announces Director of Culinary Operations
Fork & Dagger Hospitality, which operates Pedal Haus Brewery, has named Jared Porter its Director of Culinary Operations. In this role, Porter will oversee...
Advocates Call to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products...
PHOENIX – A wide-ranging coalition of advocates and organizations have joined Phoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski to call for an end to the sale...
Esperança Shipment Day: Staff Pack/Load Medical Supplies for Distribution in Nicaragua
Twice a year, Esperança sends shipment containers filled with donated medical supplies and equipment to its trusted partner in Nicaragua, where they will be...
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Names Erica Missicano Vice President of...
(PHOENIX – July 22, 2020) Southwest Behavioral & Health Services (SB&H), an innovative leader in behavioral health, today announced that effective immediately, Erica Missicano...
East Valley youth invited to submit to art show
The East Valley Jewish Community Center (EVJCC) and Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC), are inviting middle and high school students in the East Valley to...
CHAS ROBERTS TO GIVE AWAY NEW A/C SYSTEMS, NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH...
Chas Roberts, a local family-owned A/C, heating and plumbing provider, is donating two brand new A/C systems, including installation, to two lucky winners as...
Terrence Daniels Joins Jewish Family & Children’s Service as its Chief...
(PHOENIX – July 13, 2020) – Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) today announced Terrence Daniels is joining the nonprofit organization as its new...
How to Avoid an Automotive Breakdown During Extreme Heat
Auto Repair is Essential, especially when it is hot outside!Arizona drivers run the risk of being stranded in triple digits any time they put...
A Fresh Look at Trends and Statistics in the Automotive Aftermarket
A Fresh Look at Trends and Statistics in the Automotive Aftermarket
The aftermarket industry has become a huge part of the automotive economic sector....
Online Trading Academy Opens New Peoria Location
Online Trading Academy opened its newest location in Peoria, Ariz. Locally owned and operated by Aaron Warby, Ammon Warby, Tate Buntz and Timothy Tormey...
ALARMING DURATION OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC CAUSES MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Institute for Mental Health Research Creates Fund to Study Mental Health Impact of Pandemic PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR), an Arizona...
Arizona Theatre Company Joins “The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues” For...
The 24 Hour Plays announced today that they will partner with Arizona Theatre Company on an exciting edition of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues, available July...
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Receives HealthyVerified Certification
(PHOENIX – July 7, 2020) – Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) today announced that its three integrated healthcare centers and outpatient behavioral health...
Fearless Kitty Rescue Online Silent Auction July 13-27
Between July 13 and July 27 Fearless Kitty Rescue is holding a virtual/online silent auction. No venturing out, no masks required - from the...
Forbes Recognizes Tempe-based Credit Union as America’s Best Credit Union in...
TruWest Credit Union has topped the Forbes list of America’s Best Credit Unions, ranking No. 1 in the state of Arizona. Forbes partnered with...
200,000 ARIZONANS MAY HAVE MISSED STIMULUS CHECKS THAT TOTAL $198 MILLION
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Cover Arizona and the Arizona Alliance For Community Health Center are launching a public information campaign to assist Arizonans who have not...
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse Opens in Scottsdale
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse in Scottsdale is excited to announce it is reopening on Wednesday, July 1, at 4 p.m. with a streamlined summer menu...