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‘Teal pumpkins’ offer safe space for kids with allergies

‘Teal pumpkins’ offer safe space for kids with allergies

The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating more safe and inclusive for children. Placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep signals that, in addition to candy, you offer non-food trinkets and treats that are safe for all those ghosts, goblins and other scary creatures knocking on your door.
ADOT unveils 3 new specialty license plates

ADOT unveils 3 new specialty license plates

More than 100 now available through the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division
Halloween trash, recycling tips in QC

Halloween trash, recycling tips in QC

Town offers tips to make trash and recycling less scary for residents this spooky season.
ADHS: Get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

ADHS: Get screened this Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For nearly 30 years, the Arizona Well Woman HealthCheck Program has helped people live longer, healthier lives by providing access to early detection through screening and diagnostic services free of charge. People ages 40 to 65, as well as symptomatic people ages 21 and older, who are uninsured or underinsured can receive clinical breast exams and mammograms free of charge. 
ADOT: I-17 speed limit in Phoenix to be raised to 65 mph

ADOT: I-17 speed limit in Phoenix to be raised to 65 mph

Agency conducted study, public survey in accordance with state law
Celebrating Love Our Schools Day in Queen Creek Unified

Celebrating Love Our Schools Day in Queen Creek Unified

This heartwarming initiative allows members of the community to come together and volunteer at their local schools and celebrate the place that shapes the future of today's youths. 
ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for Phoenix area Oct. 27-30

ADOT: Weekend freeway travel advisory for Phoenix area Oct. 27-30

Westbound US 60 (Superstition Freeway) closed between Power and Greenfield roads and lengthy closure of eastbound I-10 set near downtown, Sky Harbor area.
Legacy Park remains in business after new buyer announced

Legacy Park remains in business after new buyer announced

Agreement allows massive sports complex in southeast Mesa, at the Queen Creek border, to successfully emerge from bankruptcy
Bashas' hosting family-friendly Halloween celebrations Oct. 28

Bashas' hosting family-friendly Halloween celebrations Oct. 28

Kids are invited to trick-or-treat at the different grocery store departments and decorate their own Halloween cake or cookie on site or at home.
Friend of the Week: Handsome Stash loves to be loved

Friend of the Week: Handsome Stash loves to be loved

Stash is waiting to be adopted at Friends for Life Animal Rescue's adoption center, located at 952 W. Melody Ave. in Gilbert. His adoption fee is $50. At Friends for Life, animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. Cats are tested for FELV/FIV.