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ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for Phoenix area

ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for Phoenix area

ADOT plans and constructs new freeways, additional lanes and other improvements in the Phoenix area as part of the Regional Transportation Plan for the Maricopa County region. Projects are funded in part by Proposition 400, a dedicated sales tax approved by Maricopa County voters in 2004.
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Spring registration for Queen Creek recreation classes opens Feb. 7

Spring registration for Queen Creek recreation classes opens Feb. 7

Classes are available for all ages and schedules, ranging from one-day workshops to monthly programs.
Queen Creek offers new recreation portal to sign up for classes, workshops, facility rentals

Queen Creek offers new recreation portal to sign up for classes, workshops, facility rentals

"The new system can save you a trip to the Recreation Annex when checking availability," said Kimberly Key, recreation systems and operations coordinator for Queen Creek.
Pet Behavior Solutions: Training creates a partnership with your dog, helps interaction with you despite distractions

Pet Behavior Solutions: Training creates a partnership with your dog, helps interaction with you despite distractions

Exercise is very important, but it is only half of the equation. Training creates a partnership with your dog and helps your dog to interact with you despite distractions and to share the environment with the person they adore most. Happy training!
Friends of the Week: Eva & Riley are a bonded pair of 8-year-old Chihuahuas

Friends of the Week: Eva & Riley are a bonded pair of 8-year-old Chihuahuas

Their human had to go into hospice and they found themselves in a situation with nowhere to go. 
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EVIT Expo will showcase career training programs on Jan. 29

EVIT Expo will showcase career training programs on Jan. 29

“EVIT Expo is a great opportunity for students, parents and the public to see first-hand why EVIT is a great school choice option for high school students and adult students,” said Dr. Chad Wilson, EVIT superintendent. “All of our instructors will be on hand to answer questions and give tours of their programs. Many of our current students will be there as well to demonstrate what they are learning and answer questions about why they chose EVIT."
MCC grants nurture native seed, plant projects

MCC grants nurture native seed, plant projects

“As urban areas expand, residential gardeners are taking on the role of creating wildlife-supporting habitat. But there are few native seed and plant sources in Maricopa County," said Danielle Carlock, who gathered and directed the collecting of the seeds from around Arizona.
Eastbound I-10 reduced to 2 lanes overnight, Guadalupe to Warner roads

Eastbound I-10 reduced to 2 lanes overnight, Guadalupe to Warner roads

Eastbound Interstate 10 will be narrowed to two lanes between Guadalupe and Warner roads from 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 to 4 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 for roadway striping.