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GiGi’s Playhouse Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Secretary of State Adrian Fontes presented GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix with an official proclamation at their 8th anniversary that declares March 21 as World Down...

Orpheus Male Chorus Presents Benefit Concert for 100 Club of Arizona

ALL ticket proceeds benefit families of first responders killed or injured in line of dutyThe Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix is proud to present...

Hues of Hope

Join us for an evening of hope, benefiting families affected by ALS on April 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Now in its...

Tasting with Tequila Corrido

Come taste tequila like you never have before. Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena is hosting a Tequila Corrido tasting and bottle signing at...

Mint Cannabis Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Sweet, Infused Treats

No matter whether you are single or attached this Valentine’s Day, the Mint’s cannabis kitchen has you covered!The Mint Café’s professional chefs are offering...

Make Valentine’s Day Gift-Giving Easy and Affordable at Bashas’ and Food...

  Bashas’ and Food City grocery stores are full of thoughtful gifts for Valentines of all kinds, from significant others to kids, pets, friends, classmates,...

Community leaders gather to launch clean water initiative in south Phoenix

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Water Works to bring safe, clean...

Food City Celebrates 20 Years of Hosting Community Soccer Tournament

After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Food City’s annual soccer tournament, Copa Food City, returns to the Phoenix Events Complex (2209...

Bashas’ Holds Family-Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Stores on Sat. Oct. 29

Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities the...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Employees to Fill 1,000 JoyJars...

In support of the Jessie Rees Foundation, an estimated 170 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona  employees will volunteer their time to fill 1,000 JoyJars with toys,...

Bashas’ Announces Promotions

Three new appointments within Bashas’ Family of Stores are bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of their brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and...

Bashas’ Names C4 Foundation the Winner of $50,000 Donation in Charity...

Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event at...

Bashas’ to Donate $50,000 to a Lucky Nonprofit Sept. 23

Supermarket chain will announce which one charity (out of 10 finalists) received the most online votes from the community; Trey Basha will present that...

Kierland OktoberWest Festival to Take Place Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022

 Get ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet as The Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale will soon host its inaugural OktoberWest Festival,...

Downtown Tempe Plans Sunday Fun-Days to Kick off Fall-O-Ween

It’s sure to be a fun-filled fall with the return of several popular family-friendly fun events in Downtown Tempe. Favorites like the Second Sundays...

Food City Spices Things Up for Hatch Green Chile Season

 While many of us cannot wait for cooler temperatures to arrive, it is about to get a lot hotter throughout the state due to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation opens grant application window,...

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement announced today that it has opened its discretionary grant application window...

Bashas’ launches a 90-day celebration for its 90th anniversary

Bashas’ will begin a 90-day celebration this month to commemorate its 90th anniversary. From grocery card giveaways and an attempt to break a GUINNESS...

The Partnership of Economic Innovations Adds Grace O’Sullivan of ASU to...

O’Sullivan to offer expertise in formulating strategic public-private partnershipsThe Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to...

Bashas’ Announces EBT SNAP Online Acceptance for Same-Day Grocery Delivery and...

Shoppers looking for accessibility and convenience have a new option for their grocery purchases. Bashas’ more than 100 grocery stores across Arizona are now...

Bashas’ Invites Arizonans to Get Nostalgic to Celebrate its 90th Anniversary

As it prepares to officially celebrate 90 years of serving Arizona later this year, Bashas’ is inviting Arizonans across the state to look back...

Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Partnership Expands to Support 200...

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation recently announced an investment of $6 million to increase access to higher education for Native American students as part of an...

Bashas’ Brings the Carnival to Town for This Year’s Donut Flavor...

Vivid fluorescent lights, childlike squeals of delight, and an unmistakable aroma of sunshine, machine oil, and sweet, sticky indulgences. These are sights, sounds, and...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Holds Free Medicare Information Sessions

Healthcare needs can radically change as people age, which makes having a keen understanding of Medicare options vital. With more options than ever before,...

SCNM and Tempe Fire Department Collaborate to Promote Holistic Wellness

Community Partnership Aims to Educate and Support Servicemen Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) and the Tempe Fire Department are proud to...

Cancer Support Community Arizona CEO Receives Fellowship Award

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust selected Cancer Support Community Arizona CEO Debbie DiCarlo as a recipient of one of its nine Piper Fellowship award...

Raley’s Completes Purchase of the Bashas’ Company

Raley’s has announced the completion of the Bashas’ acquisition.  As previously shared, Raley’s had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all the assets...

DOWNTOWN TEMPE CELEBRATES START OF FALL/WINTER EVENT SEASON WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

As temperatures drop across Arizona, the holiday season will be heating up as Downtown Tempe plays host to some of the Valley’s favorite and...

The Best of Downtown Tempe Foodie Stroll

THE BEST OF DOWNTOWN TEMPE FOODIE STROLL SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 GIVES FOODIES ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE MENUS AT SIGNATURE LOCAL RESTAURANTS At-Your-Own-Pace Stroll is a Tasty...

Downtown Tempe’s “Park After Dark” event series

DOWNTOWN TEMPE’S PARK AFTER DARK EVENT SERIES BLENDS SIMPLE PLEASURES WITH ENTERTAINMENT FOR A LAID-BACK GOOD TIME Series Gives Families a Reason to Rediscover Downtown...
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Fasturtle Partners with Marketing 360 to Bring Power of the Marketing...

(PHOENIX – March 10, 2021) – Marketing 360® and Phoenix’s own Fasturtle® today announced a partnership that will bring the power of the Marketing...
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UNMET Jobs Launches across Arizona for Employers and Job Seekers; Month-Long...

UNMET Jobs, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is hosting a virtual, month-long hiring event for both employers and jobseekers across the...
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Tooth Fairy Giving Reaches an All-time High

Got a fiver for that tooth? According to a new survey from Delta Dental of Arizona, the Tooth Fairy does! Findings from Delta Dental’s...
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The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation Grants $665,000 to Girl Scouts—Arizona...

 (PHOENIX – Feb. 18, 2021) – This year, more than 6,500 Girl Scouts across central and northern Arizona are practicing their entrepreneurial skills by participating...
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“VIDEO” Comediennes “The Ladies” Bring Zany Show to Tempe Parking Garage

With their sold-out performances at shows around the Valley including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler, physical comediennes "The Ladies" bring their newest pop-up drive-in show "Room...
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Arizona Association for Economic Development to Host Career Enriching Course

(PHOENIX – Feb. 5, 2021) – The Arizona Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC), hosted by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), will take...
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JRS Wealth Management and Hallmark Financial Enhance Partnership with Wilde Wealth...

Eighteen months ago, Tucson’s own JRS Wealth Management and Hallmark Financial announced their partnership with Wilde Wealth Management, an award-winning and  independent financial advisory...
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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...
Pedal Haus Brewery will host its Friendsgiving Event on Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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...
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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...
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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...

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...

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...

3 Step Guide to Flourish in the Post COVID-19 World

In the midst of increasing uncertainty, global business leaders are making decisions to help their stakeholders cope with the immediate impact of the pandemic...

Nominations Open for Don Carlos Humanitarian Awards

Tempe Community Council (TCC) is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Don Carlos Humanitarian of the Year, volunteer, impact and young humanitarian awards. Considered Tempe’s...

Arizona Association for Economic Development Announces New Officers

(PHOENIX – June 4, 2020) The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) has announced its new officers for 2020-2021.  Mignonne Hollis, AZED Pro, executive...

Create your Perfect Boba Tea with the First DIY Boba Kit...

The Boba Bar Experience is presented by two local businesses, Sweet Kicks and Nom Nom Events. Sweet Kicks is known for their delicious milk...

Pedal Haus Brewery Opens

Pedal Haus Brewery is officially open for takeout! The award-winning brewery opened its Tempe and Chandler location recently.The Tempe location (730 S. Mill Ave....

Introducing My Pie Pizza – Take & Bake Kits!

While social distancing, you can be the pizza chef at home with our new My Pie Pizza Take & Bake Kits! Tag us in...

VIDEO: Local Company Helps with Business Communications

Crexendo is offering business phone systems to new customers with up to 4 FREE Months of Service, FREE Activation, Free Video Conferencing & Collaboration...

Phoenix General Offers Virtual Hugs

The Phoenix General is offering virtual hug packages until people are allowed to embrace each other again. The local store has put together collections...

Restaurant To Donate Pizzas to HonorHealth Hospitals

We are all in this together. Local restaurant PHX Beer Co. believes in that and that’s why, beginning this Friday, April 3, through April...

Restaurant Offers Live Music with Takeout

Another month of quarantine. Another four weeks of social distancing. Local restaurant, VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen, recognizes the need for all of us to...

Arizona PR Firm Pivots to Support Small Businesses

With the COVID-19 pandemic, daily life is rapidly changing on a global scale. More than 90% of the businesses in Arizona are small businesses....

Lost our Home Needs Fosters & Donations During COVID-19

As concerns grow surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), Lost our Home Pet Rescue continues monitors the situation very closely and are taking steps that have been...

Kids in Focus to Unveil Powerful Photo Exhibit by At-Risk Kids...

Kids in Focus (KIF), a local nonprofit providing photography mentoring programs to at-risk kids, is hosting its 8th annual Exhibit Opening Reception 5:30 pm...

GuacStar Kitchen and Cantina Hiring 40-50 Employees

GuacStar Kitchen and Cantina is looking to hire a full team of staff in preparation for its opening in early 2020. The one-of-a-kind, plant-based...

Opinion: Doreen Garlid for Tempe City Council

A few days ago, I had breakfast with Tempe City Council candidate Doreen Garlid. Among other issues and values she espoused, Doreen stated that...

SLOAN and Maag Comm+ Present the Annual Chicago Softball Festival

On Sunday, April 5th, SLOAN and Maag Comm+ will host the annual Chicago Softball Festival at the Cubs Spring Training Facility, Sloan Park! All...

Be a Voice for Your Community

People are the heart of everything Tempe – here’s how you can help Each year, the Tempe City Council and Tempe Community Council (TCC) allocate...

The Stakes Holiday Party at monOrchid

The monOrchid is getting a little more musical on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with a free event for people of all ages. Camille Sledge, of...

McCarthy Building Companies Tops Out Mirabella at ASU on the Arizona...

NEWS RELEASEMcCarthy Building Companies Tops Out Mirabella at ASU on the Arizona State University Campus, Marking Construction Milestone AchievementProject partners Pacific Retirement Services, Arizona...

How Cooler Temps Impact Car Tires

How Cooler Temps Impact Car TiresAnd What Do All Those Dashboard Lights Mean? PHOENIX – It’s the time of year when more red, yellow and...

The Velvet Handcuffs Book – Hot off the Press!

The Velvet Handcuffs Breaking Free of Corporate America.  Authored by Bob Wallace, MBA  Overview This newly published book delivers meaningful and useful tools to break out of...

Arizona State Fair Celebrates Friends 55+ Day, Oct. 16

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, the Arizona State Fair celebrates “Friends 55+ Day” with special entertainment, live animals, educational moments and complimentary admission thanks...

Tempe 9/11 Event Flies Flags for Fallen

The Tempe Healing Field ® is once again proud to honor the people who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. The Memorial will fly one American flag for...

VIDEO: Esports Leagues Comes To Kyrene School District

Esports is coming to the East Valley. Bravous Esports will be hosting an esports league at Aprende Middle School starting in mid-­‐‑September. This is open...

Peter Scolari in Man of La Mancha

Scottsdale Musical Theater Company is thrilled to welcome Emmy Award-winner and Broadway star Peter Scolari (TV’s “Bosom Buddies”, “Newhart”, “Girls”, "Honey I Shrunk the...

VIDEO: Boys & Girls Clubs Launch New ‘Whatever It Takes’ Campaign

TODAY, August 6th, the Boys & Girls Clubs is launching their new 'Whatever It Takes' campaign.In support of Great Futures 2025, the Boys &...

Help AZTV Channel 7 STUFF THE BUS!

Walmart is proud to sponsor the 4th annual AZTV CHANNEL 7 STUFF THE BUS Back to School Drive presented by Liberty GMC. Join us...

vCandidates.com Gives Users 25,000 Reasons to Test New Career Platform

Participants could earn more than $2,000 a month as a Brand Influencer Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2019 - Arizona-based Startup Company, vCandidates.com is looking...

Humana Looking To Fill More Than 150 National Phone Sales and...

 Leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced it is hiring to fill more than 150 new full-time positions in Phoenix...

Tempe Prep Students Travel Abroad with Tempe Sister Sities

By Jacqueline RischExperiencing new cultures, tasting new foods, and meeting new people – ah, traveling! What’s not to love? Traveling exposes you to a...

How One Event Can Change an Entire Community

The Superstition Mountain Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley celebrated its much-anticipated 21st annual YesterYear celebration on April 6th, 2019....

CANADIAN-BASED NERDS ON SITE EXPANDS INTO ARIZONA WITH 6 FRANCHISES

Nerds On Site, which provides on-site IT services to small-to-medium businesses and entrepreneurs in 10 countries, recently opened its first six franchises in Scottsdale,...

17th Annual SLOAN 16-Inch Softball Classic Hosted by Nerds On Site

Businesses and nonprofits throughout Phoenix will participate in the 17thAnnual SLOAN 16-Inch Softball Classic hosted by Nerds On Site. On Sunday, April 14th, there...

United Way Fundraiser Concert at TCA

Sunday, March 17th marks the day that all Tom Jones and Motown fans of the East Valley and beyond will want to gather at...

(Opinion) City and scooter companies must come to a solution to...

Last Sunday I rode a Lime scooter to ASU Gammage to see Aladdin.  By the way, the Genie is fantastic; go see it if...

Scramble – A Breakfast and Lunch Joint Opens Fourth Location at...

Scramble, the popular fast casual breakfast and lunch experience in metropolitan Phoenix known for using local farmers and vendors, announces the official grand opening of...