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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...

Innovative Cooling Cosmetic Bag Keeps Products from Melting Down this Summer.

 Now available in select Scottsdale, Gilbert, Carefree retailers and online Phoenix is called the “Valley of the Sun” for a reason. The average temperature in...

VISIT MESA LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH WHEEL THE WORLD, A TRAVEL-PLANNING SERVICE...

  New Program Allows Travelers to Book Experiences in Mesa, AZ That Match Their Accessibility Needs  Feb. 28, 2023 – MESA, Ariz. – As part 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,...

Valley businesses partner with Southwest Human Development on holiday gift-giving drive...

Southwest Human Development, a statewide early childhood nonprofit focused on supporting young children from birth to age 5 and their families, partnered with U-Haul...

Visit Mesa Teams Invites Locals, Visitors to Opt Outside for Adventure...

All-NEW Adventure Explorer Passport Rewards Guests for Checking ‘In’ and Checking Outhttps://www.visitmesa.com/passes/wildjoy/ Dec. 1, 2022 – MESA, Ariz. – Just in time for winter and...

Tempe Prep Information Night on December 6

Current 5th to 10th grade students and their families are invited to learn more about the exceptional education offered at Tempe Preparatory Academy at...

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...

November Community Book Sale events from Southwest Human Development

Support Southwest Human Development by checking out these community events and pick up a copy of their newest book, This Little Farmer Went to...

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...

Innovative Cooling Cosmetics Bag Helps Save Makeup, Skincare Products from Arizona...

The average woman in the U.S. spends nearly $1,400 annually on makeup and just under $3,000 each year on skincare. Exposure to Arizona’s year-round...

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...

Arizona students share solutions for ‘MAKERS of Change’ assistive technology challenge

More than 50 high school teams submitted solutions for a young child named Reese to gain independence. Submissions will be narrowed down to nine...

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...

LeTip of Superstition/Gateway Packs Meals for Feed My Starving Children

Members of LeTip of Superstition/Gateway gathered on September 1, 2022 at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) located in Mesa Fiesta Power Center to pack...

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...

Impact Gymnastics Academy Hosts Second Annual “Make an Impact” Invitational this...

Proceeds Raised Benefit the United School for Autism in ScottsdaleWatch future Olympians and competitive gymnasts hit the mats at the second annual Make an...

Construction Trades Program for Kids Needs Volunteers

TradeUp!, a Phoenix nonprofit dedicated to empowering children through hands-on learning in the construction trades, is seeking parents, educators, and professionals in the skilled...

Tuesday Night Pickleball™ Takes Off at Jigsaw Health in Scottsdale

Opportunity to meet professional pickleball players, enjoy the fastest growing sport in the U.S. (Aug. 19, 2022 – Scottsdale, Ariz.) Tuesday Night Pickleball™, a new,...

Southwest Casting Expo Premiers Just in Time for Arizona Film Tax...

A Scottsdale-based company expects its inaugural actors conference will be a blockbuster, thanks in large part to Arizona’s new film tax credits.With more production...

One Million Christmas Lights Bring Holiday Cheer to the West Valley

WADDELL, Ariz. – Arizona’s inaugural Desert Farm Lights is bringing light, joy and holiday cheer to the West Valley this winter season. Starting Nov....

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...

Ballet Under the Stars

Join Ballet Arizona this fall with free events and dance performances for the whole family in Phoenix and across the Valley. At Ballet Under the Stars, you’ll...

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 Maricopa County Home & Garden Show Brings a Dream Closet...

 The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show, the largest home show in the Southwest, returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale Friday, May 6 through Sunday,...

Pipeline AZ and Opportunities for Youth Awarded $95K from Valley of...

New grant will support increasing access to education and employment opportunities for youthPipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job skills exploration platform, and Opportunities...

FirstBank Maintains Robust Growth at the Start of 2022

FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” announced its 2022 first quarter summary of the...

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...

Summer Poses Daycare Issues for Families Across the Valley. Unique local...

(April 20, 2022 – Phoenix, Ariz.) For working parents, summer camps are often childcare - but not the affordable kind. With inflation ravaging family...

Tempe Prep Celebrates 25 Years with Founders Week Events

Tempe Preparatory Academy has so much to celebrate this year! The 2021-22 school year marks Tempe Prep’s 25th year of educating students from all...

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,...

Stay-At-Home Moms Provide Caregiving Services to Moms Returning to Work After...

New Company, Launched in Phoenix, Caribou, Screens Moms and Pairs to Ensure Ideal Caregiving SituationsThe pandemic has wreaked havoc on parents. It has also...

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...

Childcare Desert, Daycare Shortages, Lead to Innovative Childcare Solution Launching in...

According to a recent report from the advocacy group ReadyNation, the lack of quality and affordable childcare is a major issue hampering employees, mostly women, from returning to...

Partnership for Economic Innovation Invests in Blockchain Research

Partnership for Economic Innovation Announces Local Tech Partners Investing in Blockchain ResearchIntel, Kudelski Security, Early Warning Services, BD and Movemedical first to support the...

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...

12 Different Ways to Help Local Families Facing Cancer This Holiday...

While there are many different local nonprofits to choose from and give back to this holiday season, a local nonprofit with a small but...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Grants More than $395,370 to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s Mobilize AZ initiative has awarded grants to seven local community organizations, providing funding to help combat diabetes and...

Movember at the Mint Addresses Men’s Health Issues & Promotes Early...

Mint Cannabis, operator of Arizona’s largest dispensary, has joined efforts with Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ) to launch a “Movember at the Mint” campaign....

Cancer Support Community Arizona to Host Free Virtual Workshop

What is going to happen when I am gone? It is a question no one wants to think about. Yet it is something that...

AJ’s Fine Foods Challenges Arizonans to Make the Hottest Drinks +...

To celebrate the start of the New Mexico Hatch Green Chile season, AJ’s Fine Foods has teamed up with Blue Clover Distillery, The Italian...

ASU Prep Digital Helps Schools to Reduce Student Learning Loss Due...

After powering through a year or more of remote and hybrid learning due to COVID, a significant share of traditional school districts are returning...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Announces New General Manager

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona recently appointed Joe Greenberg as the new General Manager of its Commercial Business Segment.In his role, Greenberg will...

ASU Prep Digital Partnerships with Utah Schools Provide Model for Expanding...

Education changes lives. Yet for a multitude of reasons, not all students have equal access to quality learning. It is a challenge that former...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona to Award $400,000 in Grants...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) will grant $400,000 to local organizations to help reverse the diabetes trend and its impact on Arizonans....

Arizonans Invited to Add Heat to Their Meals with #HatchAtHomeAZ Recipe...

As Arizonans begin counting down the days to cooler weather, Food City and Bashas’ supermarkets, together with Blue Clover Distillery and Mark Tarbell, look...

Valley military moms supported by Star Spangled Babies® baby shower

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, 50 new and expecting military moms were treated to a baby shower just for them. Operation Homefront hosted...

13 Arizona kids and grown-ups named as finalists in Bashas’ annual...

The votes are tallied, and five kids, five grown-ups, and three Bashas’ Family of Stores members (employees) are finalists in this year’s Donut Flavor...

Dr. Thuy Ngo Joins Brighter Way Institute Serving Vulnerable Populations

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 25, 2021): Brighter Way Institute, now in its 20th year of providing comprehensive oral health care for vulnerable and uninsured children, adults, veterans, individuals...

FirstBank Shows How First-Time Homebuyers Are Overcoming Unique Challenges

If home is where the heart is, then home buying should be a labor of love. FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held...

Two Local Brands Team Up to Thank Arizona Teachers

After a school year that has been anything but a fairytale for most educators, two Arizona-based brands are teaming up to offer a sweet...
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Tempe Prep Students Inducted into National Honor Society

By Taylor Conley After a difficult year of volunteer opportunity cancellations and uncertainty with college decisions, Tempe Prep seniors pulled through and had the honor...
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Tempe Prep Robotics Adapts to Online Competition

By Cameron Hill Many people see Robotics as just coding and robots, but that is not the case. Robotics is really about the journey throughout...
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“A Mountain” Challenge Entices Valley Residents to Rediscover Tempe While Earning...

A little ingenuity is all it takes to get back out and enjoy all that Tempe has to offer this spring, and that’s exactly...
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The Mint Prepares for First 4/20 Celebration Following Recreational-Use Designation in...

Against a lively backdrop featuring a DJ, games, free food and giveaways, the Mint plans to celebrate 4/20 in a big way, from April...
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Scottsdale Fashion Square Details Recent Successes & Continues to Evolve to...

After a multi-year redevelopment that set the bar for luxury retailing, Scottsdale Fashion Square, part of the Macerich (NYSE:MAC) portfolio of one-of-a-kind retail properties...
More than 89,000 Arizonans Could Be Newly Eligible for Greater Health Insurance Subsidy

More than 89,000 Arizonans Could be Newly Eligible for Greater Health...

The subsidy expansion under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 could allow more than 89,000 uninsured Arizonans to be eligible for health insurance...
Bashas' Family of Stores Aims to Fill 700 Positions

Bashas’ Family of Stores Aims to Fill 700 Positions

Bashas’ Family of Stores, the family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ's Fine Foods, and Bashas' supermarkets, is looking to add nearly 700 people...
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Tempe Prep Student Achieves Perfect PSAT Score

 By Theresa O’Connor I know achieving a perfect score on a standardized test is not easy. When it comes down to preparing and taking the...
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The Mint Dispensary Marks 4th Anniversary

The Mint Dispensary is celebrating its 4th anniversary all month long by giving a free infused edible (no purchase necessary) to patients and customers...
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Local Web Design Company Offering Free Services To One Lucky Nonprofit

Calling all nonprofits in need of a website makeover! Local web design company Hammersmith Support is offering one nonprofit to be their special pro...
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Local Wedding Boutique to Close This April

Almond Tree Wedding Boutique in Phoenix announces it will be closing its doors this April after 12 years in business. The owner Pam Ronalter...
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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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SMTC presents a Rodgers and Hammerstein revue

Scottsdale Musical Theater Company is thrilled to announce a great new performing opportunity by showcasing Broadway’s most famous music and songs in a cabaret...
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Tempe Prep Students Continue Volunteer Service

Tempe Prep Students Embrace Community Service  By Maya Kostov Whether sending letters to veterans, sorting medical supplies at Project C.U.R.E., cleaning or gardening on the...