Tempe council members create program to bolster equal pay efforts for women
TEMPE – Tempe council members are trying to shrink the pay gap between men and women by encouraging business owners to tout their equal pay practices.
Arizona battles gender pay gap through local efforts
The U.S. women’s national soccer team has won three of the seven FIFA world cups. It has taken home the Olympic gold all but once since 1996. It is the No. 1 team in the world, according to FIFA.
Downtown growth leads to apartment construction boom
PHOENIX - Several new apartments are being built in and around Downtown Phoenix. Many of these apartments include amenities built exclusively for students and most of them are located within walking distance of the downtown Arizona State University campus.
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.
In limited market, Phoenix teams turn to Native American communities to sponsor arenas
Four major professional sports teams. Four professional sports venues. Nine different names.
Team owners starting to demand new stadiums sooner
In its short, 20-year life, Atlanta’s Turner Field played host to one of the highest attended playoff games of all time when more than 54,000 fans crowded in to watch the Atlanta Braves play the Chicago Cubs in 2003.
Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum remains relevant without pro team
Once known as “The Madhouse on McDowell” when it shook during Phoenix Suns games, Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum leads a quieter existence these days without a professional sports franchise.
Suns, Coyotes, Diamondbacks wandering in the desert, pondering new homes
Arizona’s professional sports teams have wandering eyes.
South Phoenix housing project to undergo $44 million renovation
Once in danger of demolition, a housing project in south Phoenix is getting a new lease on life with a $44 million renovation.
Health care organizations respond to stressful wait times
When you arrive to the doctor’s office, chances are that you’re about to wait. And wait. And wait some more.
Olympic medalist prepares elite track athletes at Phoenix-based Altis
When a marketing team proposed the name “Altis” to John Godina for the sports-training business he founded, it had a familiar ring to him.
‘Toughest sport on dirt’ raises questions about animal cruelty
CAVE CREEK - A calf breaks from the chute, and is dragged down in a cowboy’s lariat.
