Dangerously hot: Phoenix opens 22 cooling stations to aid homeless, elderly
PHOENIX – Phoenix has opened more than 20 “cooling stations” around the city to offer bottled water, an air-conditioned building and other respite from the heat to people who are homeless, elderly or in need.
Why do rural areas of Arizona have a shortage of STEM teachers?
STEM education in rural areas of Arizona has been falling behind the curve compared to metropolitan areas, according to Arizona Science Foundation.
Despite low pay, WNBA still attraction to international players
PHOENIX — In a quest for better salaries, nearly half of WNBA players compete overseas in the off-season. The mindset for international players, however, is different.
Justa Center in Phoenix helps address ‘surge’ of older homeless population
PHOENIX – It can happen in an instant: You lose your job. You can’t pay your medical bills. You have an accident.
Valley diving community determined to quell fears about sport’s safety
PHOENIX - One of the most high-profile diving accidents of all time still resonates with many. “There was this ‘wham’ and this big gasp from the crowd,” Arizona State diving coach Mark Bradshaw said. “The best diver in the world (just) hit the board.”
English contingent leads Phoenix Rising FC
SCOTTSDALE — In the United States, a popular formula for building a successful soccer franchise hinges on a team’s ability to sign and develop young local talent.
Arizona churches offer sanctuary to immigrants seeking refuge
PHOENIX - A twin bed, a desk and a bookcase fill a small, rectangular room at Shadow Rock United Church of Christ in north Phoenix. On top of the desk, a Bible lays open, which Ismael Delgado, an immigrant from Mexico, uses each day to study scriptures.
Arizona food deserts: How can leaders and residents address the issue?
PRESCOTT – When the residents of Paulden want to buy more than just basic groceries, they must drive to the next town over in Chino Valley to find a full-service grocery store.
Arizona joins flotation therapy trend, but does sensory deprivation have health benefits?
SCOTTSDALE – At a flotation therapy center in Scottsdale, clients enter, watch a short video and then enter a flotation pod with more than 1,000 pounds of epsom salts.
Past concerns spur ‘body-positive cosplay’ at Phoenix Comicon
PHOENIX - Kimberly Speer spends hundreds of dollars and countless hours building her costumes for Phoenix Comicon. The 28 year old makes the costumes by hand and pays minute attention to detail so they replicate her character’s original form. She displays her hard work through social media. And then the comments come.
Muslims seek religiously inclusive food, beauty services in Phoenix area
PHOENIX – Some Muslims who want to live out their faith in Arizona can have a difficult time finding certain businesses that cater to their needs.
Military veterans benefit from positive impact of jiu-jitsu
PHOENIX — Carlos Rojas served in the Navy -- he enlisted before the terrorist attacks on 9/11 -- and is now based in the Valley as an instructor of jiu-jitsu. He has seen how the sport can impact one’s life.
