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Barro’s Pizza gives $40K to support Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children telethon

Barro’s Pizza gives $40K to support Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children telethon

Additionally, for the eighth year, throughout the month of June all Valley Barro’s Pizza locations will donate proceeds, up to $40,000, from the sale of any lunch special to ACFC, a local nonprofit whose mission is to help Arizona families with the high costs and challenging logistics while caring for their children undergoing cancer treatment. The Queen Creek Barro's Pizza is located in the Queen Creek Marketplace, at 20415 E. Rittenhouse Road.
Waymo One doubles service area across Phoenix

Waymo One doubles service area across Phoenix

Since the Valley is one of the most lucrative ride-hailing markets in the country, Waymo One is doubling its service area across Phoenix, connecting downtown and East Valley territories.
Queen Creek author shows it’s never too late to follow your dreams

Queen Creek author shows it’s never too late to follow your dreams

"The novel is titled 'Between Two Truths' because there are two truths to this story. The truth is we can’t open our borders. The other truth is if we were in the same position and couldn’t feed our families, we’d do the same thing," said Queen Creek resident and author Mariann Groshans.
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these sweet, savory deals

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with these sweet, savory deals

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, various local businesses are offering special deals for teachers as a way to say thanks.
ADOT to host May 9 virtual meeting for I-10/Baseline Road study

ADOT to host May 9 virtual meeting for I-10/Baseline Road study

Potential improvements at busy interchange being evaluated
QCUSD superintendent, students awarded, recognized for exemplary leadership

QCUSD superintendent, students awarded, recognized for exemplary leadership

Queen Creek Unified School District student finalists for this year’s School Connect Student Champion K–6 Award were Cooper DeWitt, from Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, and Owen Fuhriman, from Silver Valley Elementary. This award is given to students who exemplify leading by example and inspiring his or her fellow students to embody generosity, perseverance and the bold leadership required to empower the next generation.
Fear Free Certified Vet Practice now open in Queen Creek

Fear Free Certified Vet Practice now open in Queen Creek

Revel Vet provides an animal loving, lifestyle-focused clinic to bring back that hometown feel to veterinary medicine.
QCFMD hiring for 24 EMT, paramedic positions

QCFMD hiring for 24 EMT, paramedic positions

Recruitment opens Monday, May 8 in an effort to hire and train staff before two new ambulances arrive by the end of July.
Burawa Horse Rescue in Queen Creek to host first goat yoga class May 27

Burawa Horse Rescue in Queen Creek to host first goat yoga class May 27

The class will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and will be taught by a lead instructor from Soul Sisters Yoga.
Queen Creek recognizes its volunteers

Queen Creek recognizes its volunteers

To help streamline and enhance the opportunities and process, the town launched a centralized volunteer program earlier this year. The centralized program includes one place for all town volunteer opportunities, a primary point of contact, background screenings for applicable positions, and options for volunteers to provide feedback.