Pictured by row — “Roman Roads seeks historic preservation” (On the Cover); Café Chat: “Experience classic French with a Southwest tang” (see Food for Thought) |
“True North takes on Butler properties” (see Taking Care of Business); Pet of the Month: “Elder pup still has plenty of pep” (see Community/Pets); June Public School Briefs (see School Days) |
“The thrill of the hunt: Thrifting in Phoenix” (On the Cover); “AHS campus expands veterinary services” (see Community)
Hello, North Central neighbors!
It is estimated that the world generates 92 million metric tons of textile waste every year – much of it driven by “fast fashion” – with around 20 percent of the total waste coming from the U.S. The EPA also estimates that 12 million tons of furniture is discarded in the U.S. annually, with roughly 80 percent of it going straight to landfills. With that in mind, Trudy Thompson Shumaker looks at how North Central resale businesses are diverting items from landfills, generating jobs and commerce and, in some cases, supporting local nonprofits along the way.
Meanwhile, I caught up with Rachel Simmons at Roman Roads, who is spearheading a zoning application to obtain Historic Preservation Overlay zoning for the iconic 1964 Al Beadle designed condominium complex. The case will be heard by the Historic Preservation Commission on June 15. At the same meeting, the Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave., will be considered for historic preservation. You can read my story about Acacia Library online in our January 2026 issue.
Also in this month’s issue, you will find stories about ways for both humans and pets to stay safe as we head into summer, along with other neighborhood news in Community; our round up of North Central school news in School Days; things to do in Phoenix in Arts & Entertainment; and in Food for Thought, Marjorie Rice pays a visit to Vincent on Camelback in Café Chat, and we highlight other places to eat and drink in North Central and beyond.
We hope you enjoy our June issue, and until month, all my best,
Kathryn M. Miller
Editor, North Central News
editor@northcentralnews.net
