Zingara Brings a Southern European Experience to Scottsdale
Combined Coffee Shop, Bespoke Market and Wine Bar to Open Late Summer SCOTTSDALE- Long-time Arizona restaurateur and entrepreneur Hera Ambrosio is proud to announce her...
Bashas’ to Celebrate the Best Standout Flavors In Donut Contest
From throwback childhood flavors – like Root Beer, Butterscotch, Neapolitan, Key Lime and Banana Split – to today’s unconventional flavor mashups – like Strawberry...
Business Leaders Come Together in Support of The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation’s...
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. hosted the 13th annual Fitz’s Supper Club event presented by Dominick’s Steakhouse benefitting The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation.The sold-out event, which integrated...
Power Ranch Golf Club Launches Greens and Bunker Renovation Project
Award-Winning Course Will Invest Approximately $2.6 Million Dollars to Update Facility PHOENIX – Power Ranch Golf Club, owned by Thompson Golf Group, is closing its...
Bashas’ Supermarkets Team Up With FirstFruits to Donate More than 20,000...
Now that pandemic-related SNAP benefits have ended, more people are turning to their local food banks to help make ends meet. Thanks to a...
4th Annual Cinco de Chandler at Ghett’ Yo’ Taco!
Wish you could be spending Cinco de Mayo at Rocky Point? Get the next best thing at the annual two-day Ghett’ Yo’ Taco Cinco...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Ability360, Guild Mortgage Join Social Network Television (STN) to Promote Diversity,...
In a continuing effort to promote and support diversity and inclusion initiatives in Arizona, Guild Mortgage Company has become the presenting sponsor of biweekly...
Ability360: Reconsider Decision Denying Paralympic Athlete’s Personal Care Attendant to Attend...
Ability360 is deeply concerned over the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) decision to deny Becca Meyers’ request to have her mother accompany...
Poll Shows Half of AZ Residents are Dreading Laundry This Summer
Time, Wrinkles, Missing Socks, Lack of Space and the Dryer Heat Among Top Reasons Why PHOENIX - Laundry can be frustrating, even for those who...
Silver Linings Project Searches for Resilient Small Business Owners Across Arizona...
COVID-19 has affected just about everything, but small businesses have been among the hardest hit. At the same time, small business owners have risen...
Things To Do While You Are Stuck At Home!!!
Overview Okay, so right now we are all stuck in our homes. Nobody really knows how long this will last. Whatever are you going to...
Opinion: Doreen Garlid is the Tempe City Council Race’s Standout Newcomer
Tempe voters: if you haven’t already received your Tempe municipal ballot in the mail, you will very soon. While most of the attention has...
Native American Heritage Month
November was Native American Heritage month and is heavily celebrated within the Native American communities throughout Arizona. Throughout this month Arizona State University has...
Purge-A-Palooza: Scottsdale’s Call to Action for Sustainability
Purge-A-Palooza is an opportunity for members of the community to get rid of their hard to recycle items....
Book discussion highlights education, identity
Educators and community members spoke candidly about race in America and the public-school system at a book discussion moderated by an Arizona State University...
Opinion: Plasma Donation Is It Worth The Compensation?
For those of you that are familiar with donations to the good cause of Plasma Protein Therapy, then you know that plasma donation centers...
(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...
Vote for your Favorite Kid-Inspired Healthy Dish Today
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona asked local kids to create their best recipes for a healthy and tasty side dish and boy did...
(Opinion) After Democracy
“What comes after democracy?” That’s a question I first asked myself a few years ago, not because I thought there was something better than...
Arizona State Fair Celebrates Friends 55+ Day Presented by Humana on...
Fair goers 55 and older can enjoy complimentary admission to the Arizona State Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, thanks to Humana, a leading...
Sourcely Appoints Jeff Mandell as Board Advisor
Sourcely Holdings, Inc., a leader in aftermarket mobile device parts and services, today announced that telecom and consumer electronics industry veteran, Jeff Mandell has...
(Opinion) The Case For Survey-Based Goal Setting
When I first got on Council I pushed for a Residential and Commercial Code Compliance survey. Basically, I asked that we create an objective...
Viewpoints: Good Leadership Requires a Commitment to Personal Responsibility
Do you ever get tired of people behaving badly? I certainly do. In the workplace, the boardroom, civic and social groups, churches and synagogues,...
Young LatinX Community Shares Their Opinions on The Fourth of July
With the recent events of minors being relocated from their families, young adults within the Latinx community have expressed unease during the Fourth of...
LGBTQIA+ Communities Strive for Acceptance, Support for Youth
Dr. Joe Kort, a well-known therapist who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, said one of the biggest things society needs to see...
OPINION: Why I Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month
It’s sadly ironic that while communities across the country celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in June, we are simultaneously witnessing cruelty toward immigrants...
Attend Bisbee Pride with My Son (Again)? Absolutely!
I attended Bisbee Pride with my son and husband for the second time this past weekend and it was just as wonderful as the...
(Opinion Column) Promises Made, Promises Kept
Promises made. Promises kept. In the early 1970’s and into the 1980’s and even 1990’s, Tempe was acquiring neighborhood parks at a rapid rate...
Opinion: Think Your Son or Daughter Might be LGBT+?
Are you worried that your son or daughter might be LGBT+? Many parents and grandparents today were raised in an era where certain behaviors,...
(Writer Viewpoint) Survey: How Can We Prevent School Shootings
In the wake of a series of school shootings, the most recent in Texas, ways to prevent future school shootings has been a topic...
Why Do People Struggle Financially? Take a look and Find...
Have you ever wondered why people struggle financially? There are so many opinions and ideas around this topic. Many blame the government, society and...
Viewpoints: Is This Myth True about DACA?
It's no secret that President Donald Trump is on the verge of ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program; one reason is the...
Opinion – Is it Better to Rent or Own a Home?
Dollars & Sense
There is one Personal Finance question that comes up all the time…
“IS IT CHEAPER TO RENT THAN TO OWN A HOME?”
The...
Opinion: Asking for Transparency and Accountability in Tempe Renewable Proposal
At the February 15 Tempe City Council study session, a proposal to adopt a goal of carbon neutrality in municipal operations by 2050 with...
Opinion: There is More to Dark Money than a Current Tempe...
Outrageous. She claims to be fully supportive of Proposition 403, a measure that would amend Tempe’s City Charter to seriously regulate “dark money” expenditures...
Answering the Call: Arizona Women Running for Elected Office
Sunday morning, my husband Dave and I attended a donor's brunch for U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema at the home of a very nice couple...
Bisexuals Make Up 52% of LGBTQ Community
Bisexuals are the silent majority of the LGBTQ community, says a report from the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), an independent think tank that provides...
Opinion: If It Isn’t Mine, Why Care?
Convenience is such a big deal in today’s society. Stores and restaurants are catering to us to provide the easiest way to deliver their...
Starting 2018 with No Broken Relationships? If It Were Only That...
I've really enjoyed the downtime over the holidays with my family and friends. We've relaxed, slept in, traveled, attended fun parties and enjoyed the...
Opinion: Why I Won’t Order a Medium Drip
Rest assured that if you see me in a coffee shop, I will be ordering a medium coffee, not a medium drip. Why? Because...
Could You Be Homophobic? Self-Check for this Ugly Emotional Cancer
Does it make you uncomfortable to think about homosexual sex? If so, have you ever asked yourself why? Really, your discomfort likely goes back...
College Readiness? I’m No Genius..
Last night I made a critical error. I got wrapped up in routine housework and missed the Sign Up Genius going live for our...
So Your Friend Just Came Out as Bisexual? Seven Useful Tips..
So your friend just came out to you as bisexual? Congratulations! That must mean you are a great friend because your friend trusts you...
Opinion: Grant Dreamers’ Dream Before 2018
Many view the start of a new year as an opportunity for a clean slate, a chance to start fresh. However, before Americans and...
Opinion: Tempe’s Anti-Tethering Ordinance
By City of Tempe Councilmembers Lauren Kuby and Randy Keating
Tempe residents have demonstrated time and time again that they treasure the companion animals in...
Director Contributes to Native Students’ Education
In a space located at Arizona State University on the Tempe campus in Discovery Hall, you can find the American Indian Initiatives Office. Even...
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Does Not Work for ICE
In a special town hall meeting, hosted by Queen Creek on Tuesday evening, Sheriff Paul Penzone made it clear that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s...
Charlie Rose’s Harassment Scandal Led to Rescinded Awards
75-year-old Charlie Rose, a well-known American journalist featured on CBS and an interview host on PBS, was fired this week after thorough investigation and...
Opinion: Bolding Remains a Teacher at Heart, a Voice Against an...
Arizona Rep. Reginald Bolding, of the 27th District, never saw himself in government; in fact, growing up, he never even knew of the grandiose...
VIDEO: Ten Ways Tempe Models Sustainability
I’m proud to be part of a City Council supportive of sustainability and the “Three Es” – Environment, Economy, and Equity. Tempe takes care...
Opinion: Poverty Doesn’t Take a Break
Now that the holidays are approaching people are once again paying more attention to charities. This especially includes those that help the poor in...
OPINION: Choosing Your Tempe City Council
In the coming months, Tempe City Council candidates will be making the rounds, collecting signatures, raising money for their campaigns, and participating in forums...
OPINION: Re-elect Robin Arredondo-Savage for Tempe City Council
Four years ago when Robin Arredondo-Savage was running for Tempe City Council. I supported her candidacy then, and I support her now.
Robin has deep...