Teen using U.S. Open poster competition win to drum up support for nonprofit

Uplifting Arizona 6/5 12:53P Cameron Polom

A Valley teen is using her win from a U.S. Open poster competition to drum up support for a nonprofit organization. Lizzy Small and her twin sister Ally gave ABC15 a peek into their summer plans. We give them as much as we can, said Lizzy,...

THE FOAM ZONE

AZ Parenting 6/5 6:00A Taylor Skeivik

The FOAM ZONE creates a bevy of bubbles for kids to play in and is the perfect cool activity for hot summer days. This event will be open for foam-tastic fun daily with foam bursts occurring intermittently throughout the day. The FOAM ZONE is...

Mother delivers baby with help from Glendale Fire Department

Uplifting Arizona 6/4 5:45P Christine Stanwood

Meghan Teixeira-Stait and her husband Matt welcomed Evanna Raine into the world Friday night. But it wasnt without quite an entrance. "I've been laboring, at that point, for 23 hours. Teixeira-Stait recalled her plan to go to the hospital, I'm...

Summer Concert Series

AZ Parenting 6/4 4:00P Taylor Skeivik

Rock and roll at the Railroad Park is back on track! Enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening with a variety of local bands. Visit the link attached for performer information. Bring a blanket or chair and relax in the park. Pack a picnic or enjoy...

Summer Of A Billion Bubbles??

AZ Parenting 6/3 2:00P Taylor Skeivik

Soak up a dazzling display of a billion bubbles every weekend this summer! Witness Fountain Park transform into a bubble wonderland between 5-7pm each Saturday & Sunday. Bring a swimsuit to enjoy the nearby splash pad. This bubble experience is...

Beginner Hula Class

AZ Parenting 6/3 7:30A Taylor Skeivik

In this program, Dr. Adelaida Severson , will instruct participants on the art of hula storytelling. Ages 8 & up. No experience needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, barefoot, and ready to sway and learn the basics of the hula. Everyone will...

Blind workforce thriving at Phoenix fulfillment center

Uplifting Arizona 6/2 3:44P Cameron Polom

Inside a massive Phoenix warehouse, dozens of workers are feverishly picking, packing, triple-checking and shipping thousands of items each day. Theres just so much meaning behind a good day's worth of work and pulling an honest paycheck, said...

SRP partners with West-MEC to help students work on electric vehicles

AZ Tech Council 6/2 8:09A Bianca Buliga

AZ Family Electric vehicle popularity is soaring, and West-MEC is trying to stay ahead of the curve through a sponsorship with SRP. The utility provider is partnering with the college to ensure that...

Low-cost carriers drive growth in Phoenix Sky Harbor passenger traffic

AZ Tech Council 6/2 8:03A Bianca Buliga

Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s record year for passenger traffic continued into the second quarter. The region’s primary airport saw 4,259,818 total passengers...

SUMMER FRIDAYS??

AZ Parenting 6/2 7:00A Taylor Skeivik

Celebrate Summer with us every Friday morning in The Quad!  We’ll have a DJ, fun water toys, inflatables and swag from your favorite retailers. The first 100 kids will also get free toys to take home! Summer Fridays Schedule: June 2nd: Aloha...

Valley nurse still making the rounds at 90 years old

Uplifting Arizona 6/1 1:45P Cameron Polom

For Ellie Ucci, its never just another day at the office but more like another day in a life well lived. Even at an early age, her path to this point seemed to be destiny. When I was four, I had a dog that had a fractured foot, and I made a...

Party in the Stars

AZ Parenting 5/31 4:30P Taylor Skeivik

Join the East Valley Astronomy Club and HD SOUTH for a Star Party where attendees will learn about the cosmos and be able to view celestial bodies in our galaxy! This event will take place at the Observatory at the Riparian Reserve. Registration...

How an older Valley woman lost 100 pounds

Uplifting Arizona 5/31 1:52P Jordan Bontke

Finding the motivation to get in a good workout isnt always easy and it can get harder with age. An older Valley adult found a lot more than just a good workout routine at her community center I love this puppy, said Margaret Aviles as she...

Announcing the publication of ILLUME’s new whitepaper and ArcGIS StoryMap

AZ Tech Council 5/31 8:06A Bianca Buliga

Illume Advising Transportation electrification (TE) has emerged as a crucial decarbonization strategy in the fight against climate change. States, particularly California, are leading the way in...

In low-income Phoenix neighborhoods, the lack of shade trees is a question of equity

AZ Tech Council 5/31 7:46A Bianca Buliga

azcentral In central Phoenix, rows of multidecadal Aleppo pines and evergreens form lush corridors along residential city streets. Their canopies expand over roadways and sidewalks, diverting the...