Arizona Gives Day is on the Way
Arizona Gives Day is almost here! This 24-hour state-wide campaign is when people across the state join forces to support the causes that mean...
Amid Rising Car Prices, Valley Mechanics Offer Repair or Replace Insight
(PHOENIX) – With the average new-vehicle price hitting a record in February and a lean used-vehicle supply for the spring selling season, Neighborhood Auto...
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...
Avoid Getting Taken For A Ride – Local Mechanics Mark Consumer...
Vehicles sales, repairs and rentals are the most common consumer complaints the Arizona Attorney General’s Office receives. In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week...
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...
How to Allergy Proof Your Car
Buckle up, we’re in for a rough allergy season. Thanks to more winter rain than usual, we can expect fast-growing weeds and high levels of...
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,...
‘Tis The Season for Road Trips.
With falling gas prices come rising expectations for holiday travel. Between December 23 and January 2, AAA estimates 102 million Americans will drive at...
EVIT Automotive Technology Students Get Advanced Driver Training at Ford Driving...
Nearly 100 students from EVIT’s Automotive Technology program received advanced driver training behind the wheels of Ford Mustangs and other Ford vehicles as part of the...
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...
Valley Mechanics Offer Fall Car Care Advice
While cooler temperatures are cause for celebration, the change in weather can impact your car in different ways. For example, a temperature drop causes...
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...
How to Avoid Extreme Heat Breakdowns from Valley Mechanics
As we face another week of extreme heat warnings, your Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) are sharing the most common heat-related vehicle issues and ways drivers can...
The Future Looks Bright for Girls in Baseball: Baseball For All...
Baseball For All Nationals, the largest and most-celebrated girls’ baseball tournament in the U.S. is back—and this year, will be hosted at Bell Bank...
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...
Holiday Weekend Drives Road Trip Plans Despite Record Gas Prices
Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to be almost in line with pre-pandemic levels. AAA predicts 39.2 million people will travel at least 50...
Heat Awareness Week Signals Car Check Opportunity
(PHOENIX) – Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed May 23-27 as Heat Awareness Week. Your Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) are sharing ways drivers can beat the heat and avoid vehicle breakdowns. Beat the Heat1. Turn...
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,...
How To Be A Green Driver. Valley Mechanics Offer Tips For...
Transportation – from cars and trucks to planes and trains – account for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, according to the...
Arizona Gas Prices Inch Closer to Record High. Get Expert Advice...
(PHOENIX)– Drivers in Arizona are paying, on average nearly $4 per gallon ($3.98). That’s just 12 cents less than the record of $4.09 reported by AAA...
Avoid Getting Taken For A Ride. Valley Mechanics Mark Consumer Protection...
Whether you’re looking for a used car or confused about auto repairs, your Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) can help you avoid getting taken...
How Arizona Car Owners Can Help During Drought, River Shortage
(PHOENIX)– The city of Scottsdale is asking residents, visitors, and businesses to conserve water by at least 5%. The request comes as Arizona is...
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...
Rising Gas Prices Impacting Holiday Travel. Local Mechanics Offer Ways To...
Drivers in Phoenix are paying about $1.50 per gallon more than this time last year. Rising gas prices are why 53% of people surveyed plan...
Ford Driving Skills for Life Hosts Free, Hands-on Safe Driving Clinics...
Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford, and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen...
Can Proactive Car Care Save you Money on Gas as Prices...
Gas prices are at a seven-year high and they aren’t expected to drop in Arizona until the winter months. Right now, gas prices are averaging $3.39 per gallon in Maricopa County, which is roughly 90...
West Valley Teen Driving School Officially Opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony,...
DrivingMBA, the industry leader in driver education, is hosting a ribbon-cutting event, Saturday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at its newest site in Glendale. Located at Il Palazzo at...
Rental Car Crunch Expected To Drive Business For Local Mechanics
(PHOENIX) – If your summer plans include road trips, you could hit some roadblocks. Many travelers are struggling to find rental cars. Early in...
Tesla Car Share Program Expands Services to Flagstaff/Phoenix for Personal, Business...
(Phoenix, Ariz. – April 29, 2021) Arizonans are often faced with a hurdle when traveling between Phoenix and Flagstaff because it’s too close to...
Average New And Used Car Prices Hit Record Highs – Car...
(PHOENIX)– Consumers looking for new and used vehicles could be in for serious sticker shock. According to the car research site, Edmunds, the average price for a new...
Moms • Dads • Grads! Special Offer from NARPRO Auto Repair...
Moms • Dads • Grads!Check out this Special Offer from the Valley’s NARPRO auto repair and tire shops. (Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals)Send Some Love: VIP Card...
Visit Mesa, destination marketing organization for the First Ever Autism Certified...
Nearly two years after Visit Mesa was named the first-ever destination marketing organization that completed autism certification with the International Board of Credentialing and...
Recycle your Child’s Old or Damaged Car Seat at a Valley...
Has your child outgrown their seat? Is it expired? Has it been in an accident?Don’t throw it out – RECYCLE IT!NARPRO (Network of Auto...
Do you Need a Negative COVID-19 Test to Travel, Work or...
Locally-owned 911 Drug Testing company is helping Valley residents get back to normal life, safely Logistics around a "vaccine passport" are still up for debate,...
Local Driving School Boosts Skills of Teens with New Programs
DrivingMBA, the industry leader in driver education with a Scottsdale and West Valley location, has added Boost Programs for teen drivers to its list...
13th Annual “Keep Our Planet Neat, Recycle Your Car Seat”
Has your child outgrown their seat? Is it expired? Has it been in an accident?... Don’t throw it out – RECYCLE IT! NARPRO (Network of...
Teen Driving School Relocates, Adds West Valley Location & Offers Exclusive...
DrivingMBA, the industry leader in driver education, has moved its Scottsdale location.The new site is located at 17787 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite A115in Scottsdale. DrivingMBA has graduated over 15,000 students from the...
Community Tire Pros and Auto Repair Celebrates 30 Years in the...
Family-owned and operated businesses often come and go, but for three decades, Howard Fleischmann, CEO of Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair, has dedicated himself to keeping Arizonans safe on the roads. This...
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...
South Phoenix Light Rail Extension Offers New Opportunities
For many, the light rail has been a fixture for more than a decade, connecting the Valley and becoming an affordable and reliable form...
Valley Mechanics Team Up To Support Helping Hands For Single Moms
NARPRO (Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals) is a group of individuals looking to make a difference in the community. The organization has partnered with Helping...
VISIT MESA LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGES FOR LOCALS
Escape to Mesa Themed Stays Include $150 in Incentives for Arizona Residents (MESA, Ariz.) – Starting Sept. 1, Visit Mesa will launch a series of themed vacation packages as part...
Considering Labor Day Road Trip To Cure Cabin Fever?
Considering Labor Day Road Trip To Cure Cabin Fever?Valley Experts Offer Road Trip Checklist (PHOENIX)– Labor Day weekend typically marks the last road trip of...
Labor Day Road Trip Checklist
(PHOENIX)– With gas prices low and health concerns high, more people will rely on road trips rather than flying to treat their cabin fever....
Local Geotechnical Engineering and Survey Company Sees Rapid Growth Amid COVID-19
With more than 100 years of construction and project support experience, locally owned geotechnical engineering and survey company, Alta Southwest, has seen significant growth...
5 Ways Monsoon Storms Can Damage To Your Car And How...
(PHOENIX)– We know heavy rain and blowing dust creates challenging driving conditions, but they can also affect your car’s performance and appearance. Your Neighborhood...
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...
Valley Driving School Reopens with Special Rate for Two-Hour Teen Driver...
(May 2020 - Phoenix, Ariz.) Have you been practicing driving with your teenager during the COVID-19 shut-down? Do you need a professional opinion about whether...
As Workplaces Begin to Reopen Across the Country, the Demand for...
As millions of businesses across the U.S. prepare to re-open to both employees and the public, workplace cleanliness and disinfection is top-of-mind among corporate...
Driving School Reopens with Special Rate for Two-Hour Teen Driver Assessment
(May 19, 2020- Phoenix, Ariz.) Have you been practicing driving with your teenager during the COVID-19 shut-down? Do you need a professional opinion about whether...
Prep your car for a cold flowing A/C with a FREE...
Don't get stuck in a hot car this summer. Prep your car for a cold flowing A/C now.Phoenix is no stranger to hot summer...
Budget Friendly Maintenance Advice for Car Owners in the Valley
Your Neighborhood Auto Repair Professionals (NARPRO) remind consumers that, with proper maintenance, many cars can safely and reliably make it through 250,000-plus.Handling repairs when you’re financially...
“Know Your Roll” this National Tire Safety Week: May 18-24, 2020
2020 National Tire Safety Week is May 18-24th and the shops of Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair seek to educate motorists about tire care, safety...
New App Helps Arizonans Save Money During COVID-19 Financial Crunch
Just Auto Insurance, Inc. (Just) is launching its money-saving auto coverage in Arizona. The first of its kind insurance policy option, Just allows drivers...
Keeping your used car vs buying a new one. Five Reasons...
Five Reasons To Repair, Not Buy A New Car (PHOENIX)– It’s a debate many of us have faced: whether to pay for another car repair or...
Russo and Steele Creates New Division
Drew Alcazar, co-founder and CEO of the famed Russo and Steele Auctions, which celebrated its 20th year during Arizona Car Week, recently announced the...
Study Finds Car Steering Wheels Four Times Dirtier Than Toilets
Study Finds Car Steering Wheels Four Times Dirtier Than ToiletsHow To Clean Your Car To Reduce Coronavirus, Other Health Risks (PHOENIX)– While many of us are...
Are You COVID MAD? Don’t get mad – Make A Difference!
Auto repair shops are classified as an “Essential Business” so they will remain OPEN during this COVID-19 crisis. Policies and procedures are in place to...
Nannies on Wheels Service Available in Phoenix
If you have ever needed to be in two places at once as a working parent, you know the added stress that transportation can...
March is Red Light Running Awareness Month in AZ
Did you know March is “Red Light Running Awareness Month" in Arizona? Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed a proclamation with the input of local...
Valley Experts Bust 5 Car Maintenance Myths
(PHOENIX)– Maybe it’s advice you picked up from a family member or friend. Or tips you came across while surfing the web. While they may sound logical they could end...
Scooters are taking over Scottsdale
Scooters seem to be taking over the streets of Scottsdale. Last December the city wrote their first set of laws for the speed machines....
Parking in Scottsdale Threatened by Developments
According to the 2015 Scottsdale Downtown Parking Study, 86% of parking downtown is off-street parking.
The study was conducted in order to examine supply-demand needs...