Arizona Pickleball Players League’s growth empowered by sport’s increase in popularity
PHOENIX – Since its founding in 2019, the Arizona Pickleball Players League has earned increased popularity among the Phoenix and Tucson regions. The league hopes to expand to neighboring states to create regional tournament.
ASU sprinter Justin Robinson’s road to redemption ends in gold at the World Athletics Championships
TEMPE — Justin Robinson, a junior on the Arizona State track and field team, just captured two gold medals at the World Athletics Championships. Gold medals are always special, but it is especially sweet for Robinson, who went four years without recording a personal best in his signature event.
Los anticonceptivos estarán disponibles en las farmacias sin necesidad de receta, aumentando la accesibilidad para las mujeres de Arizona
PHOENIX – Los habitantes de Arizona ya no necesitarán una receta médica para acceder a anticonceptivos a través de una farmacia, lo que los hará más accesibles para quienes viven lejos de las instalaciones médicas, pero no será tan fácil como obtener productos de venta libre.
Zac Gallen’s postseason homecoming spoiled as Phillies claim NLCS Game 1
PHOENIX – Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen grew up just 10 miles away from Citizens Bank Park, and took the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies. The postseason homecoming did not go to plan for Gallen, as Philadelphia racked up three HRs and took Game 1 of the NLCS, 5-3
Desert Vista’s ‘Point Goddess’ Ijiwoye headed to women’s hoops power Stanford
PHOENIX – Desert Vista senior Shay Ijiwoye has committed to Stanford after receiving over 45 offers from D1 schools. Her decision lends itself to the Cardinal basketball program, the prestigiousness of the school, the academics and being close to home.
Arizona Republicans tout family tax rebates amid projected $400 million budget shortfall
PHOENIX – Republican legislators defended family tax rebates Monday on the heels of new projections that show Arizona is expecting a $400 million state budget shortfall.
Contraceptives will be available at pharmacies without a prescription, increasing accessibility for Arizona women
PHOENIX – Arizonans will no longer need a prescription to access birth control through a pharmacy, making it more accessible to those who live far from medical facilities, but it won’t be as easy as getting over-the-counter products.
World of hurt: Inside the cuts, bumps and bruises of mixed martial arts
PHOENIX – The world of MMA has a unique blend of passion and pain as fighters discuss the physical and emotional toll of injuries and the resilience that drives them in the unforgiving sport.
Childhood friends Flaggs, Brennan take brotherly bond from ASU to GCU
PHOENIX – Duke Brennan and Malcolm Flaggs have been close since their days playing together in AAU basketball. They both started their college careers at Arizona State, and now hope to help take Grand Canyon’s basketball program to new heights.
Phoenix Rising forward Panayioti ‘Panos’ Armenakas seeks fresh start in Valley after frustrating years in Europe
PHOENIX – Panayioti ‘Panos’ Armenakas was recruited as a 7-year-old by some of the best soccer clubs in the world. After several up and down years in Europe, Armenakas joined Phoenix Rising, determined to get his career back on track.
Phoenix funding trees and shade structures for underserved communities
PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix’s Office of Heat Response and Mitigation is working to fund trees and shade structures for qualified census tracts. Schools and neighborhoods can apply for funds to increase shade cover, in line with the city’s Tree and Shade Master Plan, which aims to increase city canopy coverage to roughly 25% by 2030.
Arizona gestiona la “desvinculación” de Medicaid posterior a COVID confiando en la comunicación con los miembros de AHCCCS y la asistencia comunitaria
PHOENIX – La agencia de Arizona encargada de Medicaid, AHCCCS, ha estado reevaluando la elegibilidad de sus miembros desde el 1 de abril debido a cambios en los criterios de ingresos después de COVID-19. AHCCCS Connect y el apoyo comunitario son cruciales para navegar estos cambios y encontrar alternativas asequibles.
