Opening doors to Mexico paying off for Phoenix economy
SEPTEMBER 2015 — Cities that can compete in the 21st century economy have something in common: they’re global. That’s why in Phoenix..
Monthly Archives
Local youth named a national ‘ambassador’
North Central teen Josh Kaplan has been selected to serve as a National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador. As one of 51 Youth..
Summit teaches you how to grow food
Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm, Kari Spencer of The Micro Farm Project, and the Uptown Farmers Market host the GrowPhx Fall Summit, 8..
Xavier athletic trainer enters Hall of Fame
Laurie White is a humble, selfless person. She normally doesn’t like the spotlight shining on her. She just does her job with kindness..
Schools invited to apply for grants
The Arizona Diamondbacks organization is accepting applications for the $100,000 School Challenge, presented by University of Phoenix, to..
Shoe shopping event aids Florence Crittenton
Florence Crittenton’s seventh-annual Heels for Healing is set for Saturday, Oct. 3, when new and like-new designer heels and handbags..
Urban Ale Trail returns on Sept. 12
Urban Ale Trail, like its sister event Urban Wine Walk, is a self-guided walking tour of Downtown Phoenix and light rail corridor bars and..
Irish center hosts Fall Tea Party
The Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library’s Annual Fall Tea Party will take place 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the IRC, 1106 N...
Pet of the Month: Mature Border Collie still has lots of energy
The perfect day for Jinx needs only two ingredients: a ball and someone to throw it. The agile Border Collie is a fetching machine and..
Fall Restaurant Week returns Sept. 18-27
The Arizona Restaurant Association’s Fall Arizona Restaurant Week spans 10 days, starting Sept. 18 through Sept. 27, and diners can..
Cooking classes offer health, flavor, fun
North Central resident Nancy Matsui had had a lifelong love of cooking, and during her 35 years of elementary school teaching she managed..
School Briefs
Madison Elementary School District Two teachers receive grants Two Madison District teachers have received Arizona Technology in Education..
Parade entries sought for Oct. 10 event
Native American Connections (NAC) is encouraging school groups, veterans groups, other nonprofit agencies, local businesses, and more to..
Participants sought for Poetry Out Loud
The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites Arizona high schools to participate in the 2015-2016 Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation..
Coffee, wine, and now dinner at Urban Beans
Central Phoenix is getting a three-for-one deal with the expansion of Urban Beans Bar and Café, 3508 N. 7th St., Suite 100. The longtime..
Charity aids families with in-home care
More than 130 families coping with Alzheimer’s disease will now receive much-needed support thanks to the Hilarity for Charity and Home..
MCACC reduces fees for dogs, cats
Since July 1, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) shelters have averaged an intake of 121 animals per day and the agency is..
Burgers, brews event benefits AZ Search Dogs
As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill in Phoenix announces its first Phoenix Fire Fighters Burgers,..
Garden needs to pull up roots and move
In 2005, a North Central family purchased a property at 2nd Street and Glendale Avenue that had an old home and a duplex on it. They..
Emerging poets to read during First Fridays
The University of Arizona Poetry Center presents emerging poets Tarfia Faizullah and Francine J. Harris during First Friday, Sept. 4, at..
Food bank hosts gardening class
The Desert Mission Food Bank, 9229 N. 4th St., hosts a free Gardening Class 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 that is open to the public. Learn..
Two free days at AZ Science Center
Arizona Science Center offers free general admission on Sept. 19-20, courtesy of Fry’s Food Stores, to all that have a curious mind about..
Donate to Arbor Day group, get free trees
Everyone from Arizona who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free Arizona cypress trees as part of the..
Madison campaign gets boost from Realtors
The Madison Education Foundation has found a new “partner” to help promote the Madison 125 Endowment Campaign. Madison 125, which..
