By Madison Alder | Cronkite News (Washington, DC) – When the Supreme Court on Monday hears a Texas challenge to the Obama administration’s deferred deportation programs, the fates of 137,000 people in Arizona – and millions in the U.S. – will be
By: Brittany Schmus and Cammeron Neely Cronkite News (Phoenix, AZ) – Just south of the railroad tracks in downtown Phoenix, warehouses that once played an integral role in the city’s development are now home to thriving businesses. Throughout the Warehouse District, historic buildings
By Samantha Witherwax | Cronkite News The first benefits of a transit tax increase that was winning approval from Phoenix voters will likely be increased service by Valley Metro’s Dial-a-Ride and more attention to potholes, supporters said Wednesday. While opponents said Proposition 104
With an excessive heat warning in effect, park rangers with the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department are continuing their “Take a Hike. Do It Right” safety outreach at two high-traffic desert preserve “trailheads” in the city. For the past several
(Phoenix, Ariz.) — The Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) will retire Randy Johnson’s No. 51, presented by Fry’s Food Stores, this Saturday including a special pregame ceremony honoring Randy Johnson beginning at 5:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:30
(Phoenix, Ariz) – The Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Public Service (APS) will host their annual “Green Night” on Tuesday, August 4 when the team takes on the Tulsa Shock at US Airways Center. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. US Airways
(Phoenix, Ariz.) — What began as a group of high school students wanting to stand up for change, is now making history. Phoenix Vice Mayor Daniel Valenzuela is excited to announce that El Oso Park located at 3451 N. 75th
(Phoenix, Ariz.) — In the midst of the economy picking up and the surge of urban growth and development in downtown Phoenix, there is new affordable condo project breaking ground. Since the launch of en Hance Park, four units have already
(Phoenix, Ariz.) – At the end of its first year of on-the-ground activities, a first-of-its-kind educational initiative in Arizona has yielded several key successes in preparing young people for the future. The work for the unprecedented education initiative, Thriving Together, began
(Phoenix, Ariz.) — The city of Phoenix Human Services Department is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Head Start Program and is now recruiting children for the 2015-16 school year. The center-based Head Start program is looking for children 3
