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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.
Election Day 2024: Updates from Arizona voters, polling locations, watch parties and more
PHOENIX – Arizona voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for the presidential election, a U.S. Senate race, nine U.S. House races, 13 state ballot measures and many more state and local races.
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.
Arizona Department of Education launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about dangers of fentanyl
PHOENIX – Arizona's STOP-IT Task Force, launched by the Department of Education, aims to combat the growing fentanyl crisis by providing education, prevention resources and support to students, parents and educators across the state.
Experts say women of color will massively influence the 2024 election
PHOENIX – As the 2024 election approaches, women of color are emerging as a powerful voting bloc, driving key issues such as reproductive justice and immigration reform. Their influence in Arizona and other states could reshape electoral outcomes and mobilize communities for systemic change.
‘It’s not just a movie’: Hispanic Heritage Month screening of ‘Spare Parts’ honors STEM heroes
CHANDLER – To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, the Chandler International Film Festival screened “Spare Parts,” a film about the true story of four Arizona students who overcame obstacles to win a national robotics competition, highlighting STEM achievements.
Spark the Spectrum empowers Arizona voters with disabilities after court ruling expands accessibility
PHOENIX – A Spark the Spectrum workshop, co-hosted by First Place AZ and the Foundation for Blind Children, aimed to empower voters with disabilities with knowledge for the November election. It is part of the ongoing Vote the Spectrum campaign, dedicated to helping those with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities navigate the voting process.
From ‘JV of the NL West’ to World Series: Lovullo’s August speech marked turning point for Diamondbacks season
PHOENIX – On Aug. 11, the Diamondbacks had lost nine games in a row and were 58-60. An uncharacteristic fiery speech from Arizona manager Torey Lovullo inspired the team and served as the turning point in their season.
Poor birds: Eerie similarities between 2001 and 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks provide extra layers of World Series intrigue
PHOENIX – From game schedules mirroring the 2001 World Series games to uncanny parallels in their playoff runs, the Arizona Diamondbacks' journey this season seemed destined to echo their legendary past.
