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Last year, LEGO became the latest toy company to announce they are making toys that reflect differences — both racial and those that reflect people with disabilities. Some characters will be missing a limb, some are meant to represent people with Down syndrome.
April 6, 2023
A Portland-based company known for its creative take on the humble doughnut is finally setting up shop in Arizona. Voodoo Doughnut said Thursday the first location in the state will be in Tempe.
April 6, 2023
Salt River Project recently announced a rate hike for customers to help offset its costs. The increase will be in addition to one that took effect in November.
April 6, 2023
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act each included funding for improvements to water infrastructure. Members of the Biden administration are touring Western states to talk about the latest upgrades.
April 6, 2023
Ahead of Easter Sunday, St. Mary’s Food Bank is handing out hams to families in need on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 6, 2023
Wednesday’s Phoenix City Council meeting turned rowdy after a member suggested barring public comment about mobile home park residents being displaced. At times, residents drowned out council members with chants.
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April 6, 2023
The Arizona House preliminarily approved a bill that would tie unemployment benefits to the jobless rate.
April 5, 2023
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States reports tequila and mezcal sales jumped more than 17% last year, bringing the industry’s total revenue to $6 billion. There are concerns about potential shortages of agaves, which are needed to make tequila.
April 5, 2023
A group of residents and business owners along Grand Avenue in Phoenix wants the city to stop plans to turn a church into apartments.
April 4, 2023
Last week, the FDA took a big step forward in countering the ongoing opioid crisis in this country: approving over-the-counter sales of Narcan. That’s the brand name version of naloxone, which can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose with either a nasal spray or injection.
April 4, 2023
A proposed constitutional amendment that is one vote away from being sent to the 2024 Arizona ballot for voter approval will have far-reaching impacts on how the state oversees disaster declarations and potentially impact millions in federal funding.
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April 4, 2023
Arizona State University is banning the use of TikTok on school-managed devices.
April 3, 2023
There’s a lot of conversation about people investing in their own communities — but Michael Shuman says that’s often easier said than done.
April 3, 2023
The former Paradise Valley Mall in northeast Phoenix will be the future site of resort-style living.
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April 3, 2023
Some small businesses in Phoenix could receive extra attention thanks to a new initiative from the mayor’s office.
April 3, 2023
The Cactus League is not unlike an election. Just as one season ends, the next is right around the corner. For league executive director Bridget Binsbacher, that means teaming with Arizona State University for an economic impact study about the value of spring training to Arizona’s economy.
April 2, 2023
Arts nonprofits, cultural groups and individual artists can apply for Tempe’s community art grants programs. There are a variety of awards for group performances, festivals, residencies and teachers.
April 1, 2023
Arizona State University has announced plans to expand its campus near 51 Avenue and Thunderbird Road in northwest Phoenix. The university’s latest project comes in response to the ever-growing West Valley.
April 1, 2023
After a lengthy legal battle over concert noise, a downtown Tempe venue and a senior-living facility on the ASU campus have reached a resolution.
March 31, 2023
Gas prices in Arizona continue rising, as the average price for a gallon is $4.29, up 10 cents from a week ago.
March 31, 2023
