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5 things to do in metro Phoenix this weekend
Say "see ya" to the work week with these fun events around the Valley. 🍷 DTPHX Urban Wine WalkTake a self-guided stroll through downtown Saturday afternoon and grab $5 wine samples and complimentary snacks at any of the 25 participating bars and restaurants.🖼️ Storytelling with PhotographsIt's the final weekend of former D-Backs pitcher Randy Johnson's photography exhibition at the Center Space gallery inside Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.🎷 Scottsdale Jazz FestivalCelebrate International Jazz Weekend at the Valley's premier jazz event Saturday at the Scottsdale Civic Center.Tickets start at $45.🌴 Arizona Tiki OasisCheck out this island lifestyle meetup at Hotel Valley Ho. Programming — including seminars, soirées and live music — continue through Sunday.Tickets start at $149.🛒 Junk in the Trunk Vintage MarketPeruse 120,000 square feet of vintage and artisan goods at WestWorld of Scottsdale.Tickets start at $8.
What do metro Phoenix millionaires look like? Here's where they live and work
Millionaire homeowners in metro Phoenix are getting younger. The average millionaire is now a Gen Xer, meaning someone born between 1965 and 1980, according to Point2, which studies and writes about real estate. ...
Large scale deliveries drive Phoenix industrial market in Q1
According to CBRE‘s Q1 Phoenix Industrial Figures, the Metro Phoenix industrial sectors started the year strong in the first quarter. Metro Phoenix recorded 9.6 million sq. ft. of gross absorption marketing, the second-highest quarterly total over the past 10 years. During Q1, leasing activity was notably strong, with 9.6...
Maricopa's Copa Cultural Night Market Returns for a Multicultural Feast at Copper Sky
Get ready to feast on culture as the Copa Cultural Night Market hits the Copper Sky Recreation Complex this weekend. Slated for Saturday, April 27 beginning at 5 p.m., this jam-packed evening of multicultural festivities will be the place to savor arts, performances, and a taste of the world's best. And the best part? It's free to attend, as confirmed in a statement published by the City of Maricopa.
Death of five-month-old in Casa Grande results in 3 others lives saved
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - A five-month-old baby is now being hailed as a hero after her tragic death led to organ donations that saved three others. Her parents, who live in Casa Grande, shared how their tragedy turned to a happy ending for two other babies and an adult whose lives were saved.
Metro Phoenix to see cooler temps but hot weather will be back. Here's what we know
Breezes and possible rainfall were forecast for Phoenix and the desert southwest over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. But the hot temperatures were expected to be back next week. Multiple areas of low pressure were expected to traverse the desert southwest, resulting in cooler-than-normal temperatures through at least...
It is possible: Climate activism helps youth cope with climate anxiety
Alyssa-Leigh Alcantara sits at a table in Maricopa, Arizona, fundraising for the Youth Climate Action Team’s climate education division, Dec. 17, 2022. Alcantara is the director of climate extracurricular education with YCAT. Photo courtesy of Alyssa-Leigh Alcantara. Samir Chowdhury, founder and chairman of the Youth Climate Action Team, an...
MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Cool-down coming to the Valley! Rain chances in play, too.
PHOENIX — Our first 100s of the year are behind us. Now, temperatures will be dropping for the rest of the week as back-to-back storm systems move through Arizona. Temperatures across the Phoenix metro area will fall into the low to mid 90s on Wednesday, before dropping into the low to mid 80s for the rest of the week.
Christopher Todd Capital Purchases Arizona BTR Community for $57 Million
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 25, 2024-- Christopher Todd Capital has completed its first purchase of a newly-completed Build-to-Rent (BTR) community in Avondale, Arizona, part of Phoenix metro. The company, with offices in Arizona and Florida, purchased the community for approximately $57 million, which is well below what it would cost to build from the ground up today. The Class A fully amenitized community includes 217 one- and two-bedroom homes. It is adjacent to the City’s 90-acre Friendship Park. The seller is WS Avondale 1, LLC. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425097157/en/ The Cottages at McDowell, located in the greater Phoenix area, has been purchased by Christopher Todd Capital. The Build-to-Rent community is the first acquisition for the company, a part of Christopher Todd Communities, the successful BTR innovator. (Photo: Business Wire)
Valley's Recent Drownings Drive Home Urgent Need for Water Safety Vigilance in Phoenix
As temperatures rise, pools and beaches are becoming the go-to spots for families looking to beat the heat, but with the increased water activity comes a heightened risk of drowning, particularly for young children. ABC15 reported two separate incidents in one day in the Valley, one resulting in the fatal drowning of a child, underscoring the critical need for water safety awareness. Drowning ranks as the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths, a sobering statistic provided by the Salt River Project via the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Amazon to launch drone delivery in metro Phoenix. Here's how it works and how to sign up
The future of unmanned delivery services is closer than it may seem — and it’s right in one of Arizona’s backyards. Tolleson, a small city about 11 miles west of Phoenix, will serve as the third home base for Amazon’s experimental drone project, the delivery service powerhouse announced in a news release on...
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