Following a vote during Wednesday’s Phoenix City Council meeting, all amenities in city parks will begin reopening effective Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 a.m. Reopening of some amenities will require additional time for Parks and Recreation Department staff to make available. Use of select park amenities has been restricted following a series of City Council orders dating to … [More]
On a Whim: AAA Arizona Reveals Last-Minute Travel Trends
As travelers begin to hit the roads again, many are making travel plans on a whim. According to AAA.com hotel booking data, domestic travel bookings show September was the strongest month of the year, but still down 12% compared to 2019. AAA Arizona travel data also reveals: 49% of hotel bookings are within three days of travel, up from 31% in 2019. 65% of hotel … [More]
Friends of Phoenix Public Art announces LOVE IT! Public Art Campaign
Friends of Phoenix Public Art, a private, nonprofit organization created to help support the city of Phoenix public art program, is launching a long-term community campaign, LOVE IT! Phoenix Public Art™, to raise awareness and appreciation of the city’s public art assets. Within its 516.7 square miles, Phoenix proudly features a nationally- and internationally-recognized … [More]
Arizona Historical Society Announces Fall Reopening Plans
The Arizona Historical Society is pleased to announce its reopening timeline for the Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park in Tempe. The reopening includes policies and procedures for guests, visitors, and staff based on current guidelines from the Arizona Department of Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Arizona Heritage Center at Papago … [More]
Get Out the Vote Campaign Targets Latino Electorate
Chicanos Por La Causa Action Fund and UnidosUS Action Fund are teaming up for a Get Out the Vote campaign, with an October 6 livestream kickoff featuring Latino voters and leaders. CPLC President & CEO David Adame and UnidosUS President & CEO Janet Murguia will open the 10 a.m. event on Tuesday, which will be streamed live on CPLC YouTube channel. A panel discussion … [More]
Chef Scott Conant Expands Restaurant Portfolio with The Americano in North Scottsdale
Chef Scott Conant is expanding his Arizona restaurant portfolio with the announcement that he and his SC Culinary Inc. team have partnered with Creation Hospitality, led by Bob Agahi and David Sellers, for the ownership and operation of The Americano, an Italian-inspired steakhouse, in North Scottsdale. Through this new relationship, Conant will exclusively lead the culinary … [More]
Harkins Presents October Fright Nights Every Friday and Saturday for $5
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with Harkins October Fright Nights! All month long, see your favorite frightening films on the big screen every Friday and Saturday at 7PM and 9PM for only $5. Get ready for a seriously scary affair featuring everything from the family fun fantasy of The Nightmare Before Christmas to the head-spinning horror of The Exorcist! For more … [More]
ZooLights is Back. Walk or Cruise this Holiday Tradition
The Valley’s most cherished holiday tradition, ZooLights, presented by SRP, is back with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures and our Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 creatures — polar bears, mammoths, peacocks and more, all aglow. And this year, there’s a NEW way to feel the magic. Cruise ZooLights, the drive-thru experience that is not to be … [More]
Second Luxury Apartment Tower at Expansive Optima Kierland® Opens in North Scottsdale
Right on time to meet the recent increase in demand for elevated apartment living in the greater Phoenix-metro area, real estate development firm Optima announced today the opening of the luxury apartment tower 7140 Optima Kierland in North Scottsdale, with immediate move-ins available and the leasing gallery and model residences accessible for private tours. As the second … [More]
Deepening Donor Relationships in a Virtual World
As local and global communities grapple with the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic, many organizations and businesses are struggling to stay afloat in these uncharted waters. Meanwhile, the nonprofit sector is feeling the severe economic impact of the crisis at the same time that requests from individuals and families they serve are at record highs and … [More]
2021 Ram 1500 TRX
With eight extra inches of overall width, massive 35-inch tires and a menacing stance, TRX asserts itself as the most muscular truck to ever leave the Dodge factory. The supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 is not only famous, it is advanced. When an engine boasts Best-in-Class horsepower and torque, it doesn’t need any artificial noise enhancements to create an authentic sound in this … [More]
Gifts Employees Would Actually Love to Receive
It’s that time of year when business managers need to start thinking about ways to show employees their appreciation, and that often means gifts. So, are there gifts out there that employees want more than others? The answer is yes, and here are some of this year’s top contenders. Rawlogy Let’s face it, most jobs can be stressful and employers know that. This year, think … [More]
Angry Crab Shack: Asian Cajun Serves Its Communities
Operating a restaurant during a global pandemic brings its fair share of challenges. Despite the obstacles, Angry Crab Shack did not concede to the crisis; instead, we displayed our resilience by facing the new economic and situational realities head-on through our philanthropy and community support, enhancing guest experience, adapting restaurant operations and strengthening … [More]
Final Chance to Cruise the Zoo (In Your Car That Is)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIMYm6yqVDc If you haven't "cruised" through the Phoenix Zoo yet - this is your last chance! CRUISE ONLY - NO FOOT-TRAFFIC! Catch your last chance to see exotic animals from the comfort of your own vehicle this weekend! Cruise the Zoo takes you past tortoises, giraffe, baboons, mandrills, rhinos, flamingos, elephants, lions, tigers, … [More]
HalloweenCostumes.com Release Results of Their 2020 ‘Halloween in America’ Survey
HalloweenCostumes.com, the largest online-only retailer of Halloween costumes, has officially released the results of their 2020 "Halloween in America" survey. With the economic effects of COVID-19, many are left wondering how the virus will affect the way people celebrate Halloween this year. HalloweenCostumes.com surveyed 1,505 respondents to reveal how the United States will … [More]
E-Scooter-Related Injuries Are on the Rise, CPSC Releases New Study and Public Service Announcement
The use of micromobility products, including e-scooters, hoverboards, and e-bikes, has grown in popularity in recent years. Users say they are a convenient, cost-effective and fun mode of transportation for short distances. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths associated with their use have also increased, according to a new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety … [More]
