Skip to content

Local News

Veggie Gardening in the Desert workshop for residents Sept. 9

Veggie Gardening in the Desert workshop for residents Sept. 9

All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Master Gardener Cathy Rymer will help residents discover the secrets to successfully plant, irrigate and grow vegetables in our desert environment during the Veggie Gardening in the Desert workshop.
Locally made, award-winning 'Run Rabbit' plays Sept. 9 at Jerome Film Festival

Locally made, award-winning 'Run Rabbit' plays Sept. 9 at Jerome Film Festival

Justin Rose, from Gilbert, and Christopher Studenka, from Scottsdale, look forward to sharing their award-winning, anti-hero film, "Run Rabbit" Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. during the Jerome Indie Film and Music Festival. Purchasing tickets to the festival supports local filmmakers.
MCCCD, AMR partner to expand Earn While You Learn program

MCCCD, AMR partner to expand Earn While You Learn program

To establish a Paramedicine Employee Sponsorship and degree pathway opportunities across the system, Maricopa County Community College District has announced a partnership with American Medical Response.
Portillo's now open in Queen Creek

Portillo's now open in Queen Creek

In honor of the opening, Portillo’s celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony where Michael Portillo, vice president of restaurant support, presented its charity partners, Queen Creek 4-H and Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation, with checks from funds raised during the restaurant's sneak peek training meals Aug. 21-22.
2023 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week coming up Sept. 8-17

2023 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week coming up Sept. 8-17

During 2023 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week diners can indulge in 10 full days of culinary exploration, in which they are encouraged to discover the breadth of amazing food and beverage options available throughout the state — at just a fraction of the usual cost.
Queen Creek hosting blood drive Sept. 5

Queen Creek hosting blood drive Sept. 5

These monthly blood drives started as an emergency pandemic response. It is only with the help of generous blood donors that Vitalant can continue to be the sole blood provider for every hospital in Maricopa County.
MCC dental hygiene students offer free dental screenings Sept. 9

MCC dental hygiene students offer free dental screenings Sept. 9

Students must pass a state licensure clinical exam that requires the advanced instrumentation skills developed during their last two semesters while treating more complex periodontally involved patients.
What’s new at Phoenix Art Museum in September

What’s new at Phoenix Art Museum in September

Here’s a look at what exhibitions are coming up this month at Phoenix Art Museum.
How to inexpensively decorate your dorm room for fashion, function

How to inexpensively decorate your dorm room for fashion, function

When your space makes you happy, feels comfortable and supports your needs, you will maximize your learning experience.
ADOT reveals winners of its Safety Message Contest

ADOT reveals winners of its Safety Message Contest

ADOT displays unconventional safety messages on overhead signs as part of an effort to change driver behavior and encourage motorists to make better decisions while driving. According to national statistics, driver behavior, like choosing to speed, driving distracted, impaired or reckless, plays a role in more than 90% of vehicle crashes.