Veteran, firefighter thrives on service
U.S. Air Force veteran Doug Mummert spent 36 years battling flames and saving lives with the Phoenix Fire Department, earning a Medal of..
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COVID-19 creates stress as holidays approach
The COVID-19 pandemic is generating anxiety as people struggle to figure out how they will put food on the table, buy gifts and orchestrate..
Shining a light on local breast cancer resources
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to boost awareness of this potentially deadly disease.
Pandemic intensifies domestic violence
The Phoenix Police Department and non-profit organizations are scrambling to help victims of abusive relationships after a significant..
Find help for handling pandemic angst
The COVID-19 pandemic has created high levels of stress, anxiety and depression but luckily there are many resources in North Central to..
Fall events move to virtual format
Businesses and non-profit organizations are finding creative, new ways to deliver popular, large fall events that are critical fundraisers..
Schools strive to plan safe return to classes
Local schools are delaying the usual start date of the next academic year as they struggle to try to decide the safest and most effective..
Local efforts ease seniors’ isolation
Seniors are trying to stay physically healthy and socially connected during this Coronavirus pandemic.
Ways to stay active during pandemic
Summer looks different this year as city of Phoenix pools are closed, family vacations have been canceled and many day camps and businesses..
Non-profits, city partner to add housing
The city of Phoenix, non-profit organizations and developers are teaming up to address the critical need for affordable housing, an issue..
Local businesses get creative to survive
The Coronavirus pandemic is cutting into local business owners’ profits but they are fighting back with creative, new approaches to..
Faith-based groups help amid COVID-19
The physical buildings where people used to congregate for religious services have been closed but the heart of local churches and other..
Local experts optimistic about housing market
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a significant decline in the number of houses being put on the market around the country but local..
Local man survives virus after novel therapy
When Olivera Dedic’s husband, Enes, became sick after returning from a trip to Bosnia for his mother’s funeral, the idea that he might..
City responds to Coronavirus pandemic
North Central Phoenix non-profit organizations, city officials, businesses and individuals are rallying to help elderly residents, children..
Biltmore residents fight golf course plan
Residents in the Biltmore Estates community are fighting plans by a development company to build an event pavilion on a golf course as they..
Schools to remain closed until end of academic year
Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced that schools in the state will be closed..
Nonprofit aims to protect foster children
Angela Barba and her husband, Sean, have hearts for helping children and quickly bonded with the foster children they cared for in their..
Dreamy Draw area to close for installation
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area will be closed for about a year starting in 2021 because a water pipeline is being installed underground and..
Growing gardens to help those in need
A former Phoenix Mercury player is getting her hands dirty literally as she cultivates her new non-profit organization that is grounded in..
Groups join forces to enhance the ‘Slope
Momentum is building to try to bring sweeping upgrades to Sunnyslope, as shown when residents, business owners, non-profit organizations..
Residents oppose water pipelines
Residents in three neighborhoods and in a grassroots organization are pushing the city of Phoenix to stop plans to build two water..
Community activist to receive MLK honor
North Central Phoenix resident Jesse Ary receives 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.
Historic designation moves forward
A neighborhood push to establish an historic designation for a controversial home on North Central Avenue is gaining steam but the process..
