Construction claws back from recession, ‘new normal’ still unclear
WASHINGTON - A decade after the start of the Great Recession, Arizona's hard-hit construction industry has come back, but experts are wondering how far it can go this time.
St. Vincent’s renovates urban garden, plans to project as teaching tool for kids, homeless
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s 1-acre urban garden in Phoenix grows fruits and vegetables to provide healthy food to needy families.
Improving the game day experience: ASU football fans speak out
Mediocre attendance has led many to question why ASU struggles to attract a full house at Sun Devil Stadium.
Section 113, Row 15, Seat 12: one seat, four nights, four Suns fans
PHOENIX -- Once upon a time, the Suns were the face of the Valley. They were the community's first major sports team, beginning play in the 1968-69 season.
From transplants to entertainment options, building fan base in Valley challenge for sports teams
PHOENIX -- It’s a Saturday evening at Gila River Arena in Glendale and the Arizona Coyotes are hosting the Winnipeg Jets. A few minutes into the opening period, fans continue to find their seats and settle down for a night of hockey. As the puck finds the back of the net and the horn sounds, a roar of excitement fills the arena.
Phoenix telephone museum re-opens doors, but still faces challenges
PHOENIX – A number of telephone history museums – which celebrate everything from telegraphs and telephone booths to rotary and flip phones – have closed in the past few years.
Going for the bronze: Advocates push low- to no-cost ACA health plans
WASHINGTON - With one week left to sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, advocates are urging Arizona consumers to "window shop" for insurance plans that may be cheaper than they expected or, in some cases, essentially free.
Arizona-based exorcist: Half of world’s population has demons, he turns to Skype to release them
SCOTTSDALE – Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to serving the poor, was exorcised on her deathbed in late 1996, according to published reports, because the Archbishop of Calcutta feared she was “being attacked by the devil.”
Archaeology professor, students dig into Bisbee baseball history
BISBEE – The students digging beneath the stands at Bisbee’s Warren Ballpark have unearthed a few artifacts that provide a glimpse into what life was like for fans of the century-old ballpark: firearm cartridges, broken glass bottles, bus tokens.
ASU adds interfaith, ablution rooms to Memorial Union to accommodate religious practices
TEMPE – Arizona State University recently added an interfaith reflection room and ablution rooms to its Memorial Union to accommodate students who want to practice their religious beliefs.
Arizona’s Talking Book library officials say visually, physically impaired patrons increasingly turn to digital materials
PHOENIX – Craig Turner opens one of many cardboard boxes that had just arrived at the Talking Book library early one October morning. He finds a surprise among them: A thank you note from a patron.
Tucked in: Digitally native mattress companies extend to brick-and-mortar retail spaces
PHOENIX – It’s a Saturday morning in downtown Gilbert, and, for September, temperatures are still sweltering. The sun beats down as a local farmer’s market sells homemade jams and families walk their dogs. The buzz of couples chattering over brunch can be heard from the sidewalk. But, tucked just behind the restaurants that line Gilbert’s Heritage Square, people line up to be one of the first 100 customers to claim a free Tuft & Needle pillow at the grand opening of its fourth brick-and-mortar location.
