An old sport, a renewed interest
The game of squash was invented at Harrow School in England in the 1830s after racquetball players discovered a deflated ball proved much..
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A love of gardening shared over 80 years
Things were very different in Phoenix in 1937. Much of the Valley was still undeveloped, and life was a struggle for many families trying..
Luxury apartments get OK from city
The Phoenix City Council last month voted 6-2 to approve a planned urban development (PUD) zoning change for a luxury apartment development..
School Briefs
Glendale Union High School District GUHSD Board honors WHS Achievers Washington High School’s best of the best were honored Nov. 1 during..
A personal struggle, a message of hope
By Teri Carnicelli North Central resident Lori Price has always had an interest in fitness, and particularly enjoys finding was to make..
Renowned violinist visits Memory Café
This month’s Memory Café, hosted by Jewish Family & Children’s Service, will feature internationally known violinist Moshe..
Rehab is key for cardiac recovery
Advances in cardiovascular care have come a long way, but to be most effective, new medications and procedures must be accompanied by a..
New patio opens at Lifeboat Coffee
Lifeboat Coffee, 536 E. Dunlap Ave., had added new patio seating adjacent to the business that is located at the north end of Tony’s..
Support group for senior hoarders
Registration is open for Area Agency on Aging hoarding therapy groups for Maricopa County residents 60 and older challenged by compulsive..
‘A Matter of Balance’ class starts in January
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. “A Matter of Balance” is an award-winning program..
More space, programs at Impact Gymnastics
Impact Gymnastics Academy has expanded its facility and offerings. Located at 7812 N. 12th St., the gym owned by Samantha Baltierrez and..
New BBQ joint heading to ’Slope
It’s official: Little Miss BBQ will open in the Sunnyslope community by spring of this year. Nugget Landholdings LLC, a limited liability..
Families explore the world together
Eighteen summers … that’s all most people get with their kids before they fly the coop. So, what’s on your bucket list of things..
Joe’s Midnight Run announces new owner
Joe’s Midnight Run, known for staying open late and being housed inside a former midcentury modern liquor store on 7th Street, has a..
Breaks for students, breaks for parents
The Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics & Dance Center, 15801 N. 32nd St., will host its fun-filled “Supercamp” during Winter Break (Jan...
Corner Bakery Café has closures
Restaurant franchise group Blue Mountain Cafes last month closed three Phoenix-area Corner Bakery Cafe locations, including the one at 1949..
Cooking classes offer health, flavor, fun
North Central resident Nancy Matsui had had a lifelong love of cooking, which she now shares with the community through her Onion..
Burger ‘joint’ opens second Phoenix location
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, the “neighborhood burger joint” founded in Scottsdale, opens second Phoenix location last month at 3950..
Street fair seeks vendors for March
The annual Melrose on 7th Street Fair is seeking vendors for its upcoming event, set for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The event draws..
AZ cocktail event moves to downtown
Tickets to the 7th-annual Arizona Cocktail Week-End go on sale Jan. 8. Now hosted in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Cocktail..
Progressive sale at My Sister’s Closet
Didn’t get those designer duds you were hoping Santa would bring you? My Sister’s Closet and Well Suited, 4869 N. 20th St., invite you..
Two music series starting this month
Arizona Bach Festival returns for its 9th-annual season of four inspiring, transcendent performances of the music of Baroque composer..
Volunteer tutors sought for schools
A local tutoring program is seeking Phoenix adults to go back to school and donate their time to make a significant impact on early..
Performing arts studio continues to grow
Cannedy Performing Arts Centre, celebrating 30 years as a dance studio for children through adults, is expanding its efforts from the North..
