‘Culture of family’ among California firefighters provides support during busy holiday season
LOS ANGELES – Firefighters on call during what can be a difficult time for many spend the holidays together building community in their firehouses. First responder-specific resources bring them peace during and beyond the festive season.
Mesa Community Court, Mesa Community College partner to help curb homelessness through education
PHOENIX – Mesa Community Court is collaborating with Mesa Community College to refer some of the city’s homeless population into enrollment. Individuals referred have access to a multitude of amenities to assist on their path of reintegration.
Sales of birth control, Plan B and abortion drugs spike after Donald Trump’s election
WASHINGTON – Emergency contraceptive purchases and appointments for long-acting birth control have jumped since Donald Trump's election, amid fears of looming restrictions.
Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education raises concerns for Arizona schools
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would give states far more control over federal K-12 funding. Advocates fear cuts for low-income students and special education, along with weaker enforcement of civil rights laws.
Roller skating resurgence sparks interest in new and old roller rinks in Arizona
PHOENIX – TikTok and the COVID-19 pandemic inspired a nostalgic revival for roller skating, with the new downtown Phoenix Zoni Girls skating space popping up in recent months.
ASU Prep launches Family Choice Day for flexible Friday learning
PHOENIX – ASU Preparatory Academy in Phoenix has launched Family Choice Day, which allows students to engage in on-campus clubs or flexible at-home learning on Fridays. This initiative provides families with options to tailor their children's educational experiences.
Video: Phoenix barber found life’s passion in cutting hair
Arizona native Jessie Ponce is a first-generation business owner and founder of The Greater Good, a barbershop in central Phoenix. Being in barbershops growing up, Ponce found his life's passion in cutting hair.
‘Cultural shift’ of young voters favored Donald Trump in 2024 election
PHOENIX – With the 2024 election over, data shows that young men and women made significant shifts since 2020 in favor of the Republican Party. Gen Z voters in Arizona say they can now speak out after the election.
Arizona Senate candidates Kari Lake, Ruben Gallego targeting younger voters
PHOENIX – With one week until Election Day, Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Ruben Gallego are working toward picking up crucial votes from a younger generation of voters.
Act One helps Title I students connect to the arts with string quartet at Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix
PHOENIX – Act One is helping to provide Title I schools – those that have a high percentage of low-income families – with the ability to connect with the arts, a sector that is severely lacking on their campuses. The organization kicked off its season with a school trip to the Orpheum Theatre to see the Tetra String Quartet on Wednesday.
Arizona Humane Society and Soldier’s Best Friend aid military families with pets, service animals
PHOENIX – Arizona Humane Society's Project Active Duty and Soldier’s Best Friend support active-duty military personnel and veterans by providing foster care for pets and service dog training during and after service.
Gen Z in Arizona and beyond worries that food choices are driving climate change
WASHINGTON – Gen Zers seek healthier food systems amid concerns about the environmental and health impacts of processed foods. Sustainable practices are a point of pride for Arizona’s Date Creek Ranch among other businesses.
