McAlister’s Deli fast casual restaurant chain to expand operations in Phoenix
When it comes to fast casual sandwich-oriented restaurant chains, Arizonans might be most familiar with names like Corner Bakery, Jason’s Deli and Panera Bread.
Phoenix continues cleanup after major storm
Phoenix, and especially the zoo, are cleaning up after a massive storm that hit the city last week.
Cronkite News: Sept. 8, 2015
This episode of Cronkite News focuses on birthright citizenship, marijuana legalization in Arizona and progress on the football stadium renovations at Arizona State.
Valley fever can be devastating for dogs
While he may seem like a typical dog, this Great Dane named Relay has overcome a lot in his nine years. And recently, so has his owner, Jenny Allert of Mesa.
Congress returns from recess facing long to-do list, short calendar
WASHINGTON - When Congress returns Tuesday from a five-week vacation, its members had better be rested.
Advocates to Ducey: Pay court-ordered education funding now
The state's failure to pay public schools hundreds of millions in court-ordered funding has chased competent teachers from classrooms, education advocates said at a demonstration Thursday.
City Council renews Valley Metro event day program, U.S. Airways Center partnership
Next time you’re headed to US Airways Center for an event, you won’t have to seek out a parking spot.
Students combat bullying on the court as Mercury’s Bass shares experience
In middle school, Phoenix Mercury forward Mistie Bass needed a way to prevent the boys from laughing at her as she perspired while playing basketball with them.
Businesses near Valley Metro’s northwest light rail extension struggle during construction
While residents and city leaders celebrate the opening of Valley Metro’s light rail extension in Mesa and future transportation funding from recently passed Proposition 104, small business owners at the northwest end of the light rail said they feel left in the dust.
Arizona’s economy continues to recover, just very slowly
Spurred by slow but steady employment and housing growth, local and national economists remain cautiously positive about the economic forecast for Arizona.
Douglas recall petition launches; needs 366,000 signatures
An organization seeking to recall Diane Douglas filed paperwork Tuesday to start gathering signatures, with its chairman saying the state schools superintendent has done nothing to improve education.
Traffic jamming: That time spent behind the wheel adds up
WASHINGTON - What could you do with the 51 hours that you spent stuck in traffic last year if you were a typical Phoenix commuter? Or even the four hours that the average Lake Havasu commuter spent in congestion on the other end of the state's traffic jam spectrum?
