Community

Residents on alert after spike in break-ins

Residents are on high alert after an unusually high number of burglaries recently in Sunnyslope. There were 15 residential and car..

Concerns prompt new pipeline route

Neighbors’ push to protect their neighborhoods and the Phoenix Mountains Preserve is prompting the city to move installation of a water..

Spay/neuter deal at Humane Society

You can catch a deal on getting your dog or cat spayed or neutered if you act quickly. Book a spay/neuter with the Arizona Humane Society..

Realtors donate trees to homeowners group

Local Realtors are helping make the community greener through a donation of $5,000 to purchase trees. The 180 members of the North Central..

Fluffy, energetic Dot needs loving home

Adorable Dot is as cute and fluffy as they come. She has lots of puppy energy and playfulness she loves showing. This German Shepherd mix..

M7 Street Fair offers artisans and music

Explore all the Melrose District has to offer at the M7 Street Fair on Saturday, March 7. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5..

Local residents tapped for arts awards

Several North Central Phoenix residents are among the contenders for the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards. Sixty artists, arts organizations..

Fundraiser features vintage cars, raffles

A fundraiser benefit for Lucky Dog Rescue is set for 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at The Rhythm Room, 1019 E. Indian School Road. The donation..

Food drive set for military, vets’ families

Humana and United Food Bank are teaming up to help military members and veterans’ families with a food and fund drive through Friday,..

First Things First seeks volunteers

First Things First, the state’s early childhood health and development agency, is looking for 150 volunteers to collaborate with other..

Ballet couple stars in PBS documentary

Two Ballet Arizona dancers and North Central Phoenix residents, who are partners on stage and in life, are taking the spotlight. Arizona..

AAWL offers walk-in chips, vaccinations

The Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA will offer walk-in vaccinations and microchips for cats and dogs on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8..

Esperança marks service milestones

It is a new year and a new decade but also the start of a year of celebration for local non-profit organization Esperança and one of its..

Sweet Fitz is tiny ball of cuteness

Only seven-and-a-half pounds, Fitz is a little ball of cuteness that fits perfectly in your arms, lap and heart. The adorable..

Delivering Dreams bus brings children clothes

A new bus will keep a program that offers students in need clothes rolling. The Assistance League of Phoenix..

Seniors stay active, socialize at center

Mature adults smiled as they danced in a Zumba class, prayed and sang during a Taste of Shabbat service and listened to classic music at a..

The Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon

The marathon is a three-day event that includes a free Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, Jan, 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18; a 5K and a..

Police officer will run to honor fallen comrades

Marathon runners and spectators are used to seeing costume-clad teams at many charity runs, but one group at the Jan. 19 Humana Rock..

Local woman shares inspiring story in book

The stories of a successful North Central Phoenix woman and other women who overcame tremendous obstacles are being shared in a new book,..

Home deemed historic, but the fight is not over

A historic designation for a home on North Central Avenue is in place after a protracted debate between its owners and neighbors but the..

HALO Animal Rescue receives honor

HALO Animal Rescue.has been chosen by the Petco Foundation as a 2019 Honorable Mention recipient for its Holiday Wishes grant campaign...

Get discounts on dog classes

Receive 20 percent off when you sign up for the Arizona Humane Society’s dog training classes all this month, as well as private lessons...

Food bank receives new truck

More families in need will be able to receive food due to a new, HonorHealth Desert Mission Food Bank refrigerated food truck unveiled last..

Valley Metro seeking Next ArtsLine artist

Valley Metro Rail is looking for its next artist for its ArtsLine. The agency will select an ArtsLine Local Artist to be featured in the..