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Seasonally warm weather continues across Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A zonal pattern in the jet stream, generally running from west to east, is setting up over the western third of the country for the next several days. And the jet itself is situated to the north of Arizona. That means we’re going to continue to...
Phoenix man sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for attempting to hire hitman to kill ex-wife
A Phoenix man was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in federal prison after admitting to attempting to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife in order to retain full custody of their two children, authorities announced Wednesday. Court documents stated 44-year-old Ali Joseph and the woman finalized their divorce on Feb....
Speak Up: Scottsdale No. 2 in country for fatal rush hour crashes by percentage
The street can be a dangerous place, especially in rush hour. From the speed racer flooring the accelerator to be the first at his destination to the multi-tasking driver who's also texting with his BFF, the perils are myriad. And that's especially true in Scottsdale. A study by Las Vegas firm H&P Law broke down the Fatality Analysis Reporting System data from 2017 to 2021 to find geographically where the highest percentage of fatal crashes are coming during the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wind, cool down on the way for the weekend in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) —Warm and dry conditions are expected today across the Desert Southwest as high pressure sits over the region. For the Valley, this means a high of 93 degrees for this first day of May. The average high for today’s date in Phoenix is 89 degrees. A...
Phoenix weekend events: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby and May the Fourth
There's plenty of fun to be had across the Valley this weekend. Enjoy Mariachi music, nerd out with Star Wars celebrations and more: ☄️ Galaxy STEM FestBring the kiddos for hands-on learning and fun, including slime-making and a demonstration of "The Force" by the Arizona chapter of the international Star Wars costuming club.Saturday, 9am-2pm; Free!🏇 Derby Day ClubGrab a giant hat and head to Turf Paradise for a Kentucky Derby Party with on-site horse betting and mint juleps.Saturday, 10:45am-5pm; Tickets start at $50.😋 Vegan Street FairTaste-test snacks from more than 20 plant-based vendors at PHX Beer Co.Saturday, 11am-7pm; Admission is...
3 Arizona cities named top 100 places to live in US
ARIZONA, USA — Three Arizona cities made the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." list, according to Livability. Livability, an online resource used for researching communities across the U.S., puts out the list annually. Cities are ranked using a "Liv score" based on categories such as the economy, housing and cost of living, amenities, transportation, environment, safety, education, and health.
Spa-like amenities, self-serve alcohol: Upscale pickleball club set to open in Scottsdale
Scottsdale is getting an upscale new pickleball club this summer that will have everything from booze to massage chairs to "cold therapy" lounges, in addition to courts. The club will be owned by a new Valley-based company called Center Court Pickleball. The franchise is opening its first 30,000-square-foot location in Gilbert this month and...
18-year-old metro Phoenix bar makes way for $110 million resort update. See what else closed
Metro Phoenix's restaurant saw over 40 restaurants open and several close their doors for good. A major restaurateur announced his intent to close his 20-year-old restaurant to make way for a Black-owned fine dining concept, a downtown staple is changed hands after 20 years and a chicken and ribs joint replaced a longtime barbecue spot. ...
Free training program offered
A new program is aiming to bridge the gap between Valley job seekers and career opportunities, providing a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency through quality employment and off government assistance. Phoenix-based nonprofit, St. Joseph the Worker (SJW), has launched a new free program called the Workforce Housing and Training Program...
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