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Oct. School Briefs

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Schools

Xavier’s College Preparatory program sent several young women to Quito, Ecuador.

Free economic forum for women

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Business

Women Talk: Money and More!” is the topic of the 2013 Women’s Economic Forum, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Phoenix College’s John Paul Theatre, 1202 W. Thomas Road. The free event will provide a forum for...

Mystery authors visit Burton Barr

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Community

Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave., will host two well-known authors this month: Anne Hillerman and Valerie Plame. Hillerman, daughter of bestselling mystery author Tony Hillerman, will discuss her new novel,...

Research supports early focus on reading

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Schools

Recent research indicates that third graders who can read at grade level are more likely to...

CU West helps youth with finances

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Business

Credit Union West recently introduced MoneyIsland, an educational and entertaining online world...

Phoenix boasts dozens of Merit Semifinalists

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Schools

Officials from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of...

College resource fair, more on Oct. 13

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Schools

Phoenix families are invited to attend a free local college resource fair, featuring more than 50...

Build relationship between biz, education

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Business

The Washington Elementary School District Business Advisory Team hosts its first meeting of the...

Markets open, close in North Central

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Features

[btn]By Teri Carnicelli[/btn] It’s been a case of good news, bad news when it comes to the grocery...

TO YOUR HEALTH: Myths about breast cancer

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

[btn]By Linda Greer, M.D.[/btn] October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Despite the pink ribbons...

New physical rehab clinic in Sunnyslope

Posted by North Central News | Oct 1, 2013 | Healthy Living

Valley Rehabilitation Associates opened its newest Physical Therapy clinic on July 9, located 1 mile from John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital at 717 W. Dunlap Ave., Suite 100. The clinic, owned and operated by Julie Kresl,...