Pictured by row — “From indifference toward collective care” (On the Cover); Café Chat: “At Aftermath, the burger is king” (see Food for Thought) |
“Scamper event offers community fun” (see School Days); Pet of the Month: “Sweet Nibbles needs a foster hero” (see Community/Pets); “Celebrate spring with Majestic Mariposas” (see Generations) |
“Explore Willo at annual event” (see Community); “Day care provides safe, fun activity for elders” (On the Cover)
As I write this, I am still reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday was recognized on Jan. 19. Among the many quotes attributed to him making the rounds that day, this one resonated with this month’s cover story: “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”
For the story, we reached out to the various neighborhood groups in the North Central area and asked about their wins and challenges in 2025 and what projects they are working on in 2026. Despite a broad diversity of people in these neighborhoods, the leaders who responded all expressed a similar sentiment in describing their work. Stacia Hurst, founder of PHX LUV, summed up this way, “Different backgrounds, experiences, ages and perspectives come together around a shared goal: caring for the place we call home.”
Small actions add up and can generate big changes. Something as basic as picking up trash in your neighborhood can help instill a sense of pride – others will take notice and join your efforts. We will feature more from our North Central neighborhood organizations in our March issue.
Also, this month, you will find more news from our North Central neighbors, businesses and schools, along with places to eat and drink, our adorable pet of the month, and a wide variety of things to do in Phoenix.
Finally, we encourage you to reach out if there is a great North Central story that you feel needs told. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy our February issue. Until next month, all my best,
Kathryn M. Miller
Editor, North Central News
editor@northcentralnews.net
