Report: Child care costs rival in-state college tuition in Arizona
WASHINGTON - Infant child care in Arizona costs an average of $9,437 a year, rivaling in-state college tuition and putting care out of reach for many families, according to a recent Economic Policy Institute report.
Some fliers curse airline fees, but balk at possible congressional cure
WASHINGTON - Larry Ward thinks the fees that airlines charge are "absurd," but the Fountain Hills resident is no more enthusiastic about any possible solution to the problem that involves Congress.
Advocates’ hopes high for domestic violence hotline for Native women
WASHINGTON - Rape and domestic violence against Native women have reached "epidemic proportions," but the hotlines that could help are often unprepared for the unique cultural needs of tribal women who may live in rural areas with little support and a bewildering legal system.
What price a miracle? Limited access to hepatitis-C drug sparks debate
WASHINGTON - Jose Robles is the picture of health. And because of that, he has to remain sick, even though new drugs would likely cure him of the disease he's had since birth.
Short on Z’s in AZ: A third of Arizonans don’t get enough sleep
WASHINGTON - One word keeps coming up as Amber Stites describes her night - late.
Return of men’s tennis brings ASU a step closer to goal of becoming Olympic mecca
TEMPE – From the day he arrived at Arizona State in 2014, Ray Anderson has worked to make the university a destination for Olympic hopefuls.
Downtown Phoenix development highlights need for walkable streets
PHOENIX - Downtown Phoenix streets, once scattered with vacant lots and modest housing, are now abuzz with the ceaseless sounds of cranes, backhoes and tractors.
Coffee shops bring growth and community to downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX - Late on a Sunday morning, Lola Coffee Bar can expect an eclectic group of people, from college students gathering to gossip, to businessmen meeting to discuss the week ahead, to dedicated readers with books open on their laps. The dining area is small, with several community-style tables that brings all of these different people together.
Vintage culture expanding in the Valley
Anyone who has driven through downtown Phoenix recently has seen the construction on every corner and dozens of new restaurants and coffee shops. Contrastingly, if they drive four miles north of downtown along 7th Avenue, they’ll encounter a neighborhood with rich history and 20-year-old small businesses.
WNBA jersey ads bolster revenue for Phoenix Mercury but lead to controversy in NBA
The four major professional sports leagues have shied away from placing sponsored advertisers on players’ jerseys but the Women’s National Basketball Association has capitalized on the practice since 2011. And the NBA will soon follow the WNBA’s example.
Peanuts, Cracker Jacks and poutine: the new era of stadium food
With more and more sports teams introducing outrageous and unique food items, it begs the question of what kind of fan bases these teams are trying to attract.
Children living in lower-income areas are more susceptible to asthma
Children in the state’s lower-income urban communities suffer more serious bouts of asthma caused by dirty air and other pollutants - despite decades of state and local monitoring and repeated concerns that air in their neighborhoods is dangerous to their health.
