North Central News

Pet of the Month: Max is a great companion dog

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

There was a time when Maximus would scamper through the house causing curious mischief and...

Pet therapy program gets boost from Z’Tejas

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

[btn]By Teri Carnicelli[/btn] Steven Micheletti, CEO of Z’Tejas, is an unabashed dog lover. He...

Phoenix helps find pets new homes

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

The city of Phoenix was named among the top adoption-“furriendlist” cities during PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend, May 3-5. Phoenix ranked sixth among the local adoption partners who found the most homes for...

Donate your clutter to White Dove

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

Cleaning out clutter this summer? Donate gently used furniture, clothing and more to the White Dove Thrift Shoppe, 5035 N. 7th Ave. All sale proceeds benefit patients and families served by not-for-profit Hospice of the Valley....

Power Soccer battle set for June 27-29

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

The United States Power Soccer National Presidents Cup Tournament is being played at Camelback High School, 4612 N. 28th St., June 27-29 from about 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport...

AWEE receives grant from Wells Fargo

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

Arizona Women’s Education & Employment (AWEE) has received a $150,000 NeighborhoodLIFT grant from Wells Fargo to support education and workforce development programs in the Valley. AWEE was one of six organizations...

Science center, Orkin partners in ‘pestology’

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

Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix has formed an alliance with Orkin, pest control provider, on communications and insect-infused education initiatives that will run through September this year. The science center and...

Price-Smith receives Gates scholarship

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

[btn]By Natalia Jamroz[/btn] North Central resident Jennifer Price-Smith was among three Bioscience High School students to receive an esteemed Gates Millennium Scholarship this year. Each of the three seniors received $250,000,...

Rescue Rooter now ‘The Sunny Plummer’

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

The Sunny Plumber is a new plumbing company that will serve customers in both the Phoenix and Tucson markets. Phoenix Peach LLC acquired the assets of Rescue Rooter in Arizona at the end of 2012, transforming the company into...