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2020 ARCHIVES
January 2020
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- Delivering Dreams bus brings children clothes
- Food bank receives new truck
- Get discounts on dog classes
- HALO Animal Rescue receives honor
- Home deemed historic, but the fight is not over
- Local woman shares inspiring story in book
- Police officer will run to honor fallen comrades
- Seniors stay active, socialize at center
- Sweet Fitz is tiny ball of cuteness
- The Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona Marathon
Dining
- Celebrate Chinese culture and cuisine
- Craft brewers event offers 500 beers
- Fired Pie offers cheesy special
- Grinders Coffee Co. reopens after fire
- Helton Brewing offers Vegan Thursday
- Kaleidoscope Juice blends healthy smoothies, foods
- New Tocaya serves healthy Mexican food
- Wine festival features Arizona wineries
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February 2020
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- AAA Auto Repair center being built
- AT&T retail store opens on 7th Avenue
- Business owners, experts to talk about recycling
- City councilmembers will discuss business issues
- Club to discuss business tips from book
- Kaya Hemp Co. offers unusual gifts
- See’s Candies offer sweet Valentine’s treats
- Trauma, dry desert inspire skincare line
- Write-Ons offers cards, Valentines in new location
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Community
- AAWL offers walk-in chips, vaccinations
- Ballet couple stars in PBS documentary
- Concerns prompt new pipeline route
- Esperança marks service milestones
- First Things First seeks volunteers
- Fluffy, energetic Dot needs loving home
- Food drive set for military, vets’ families
- Fundraiser features vintage cars, raffles
- Local residents tapped for arts awards
- M7 Street Fair offers artisans and music
- Realtors donate trees to homeowners group
- Residents on alert after spike in break-ins
- Spay/neuter deal at Humane Society
Dining
- Community vibe, organic treats at Persepshen
- Crepe House Café offers diverse treats
- James Beard Foundation to hold pop-up dinner
- Pie Snob rolls out new location
- Someburros opens Central Phoenix location
- Treat your sweetie with Phoenix City Grille menu
- Valentine’s Day menu coming to Southern Rail
- Weekend to feature cocktails, entertainment
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March 2020
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- Engage in DIY fun, shop at Woods and Whites
- Local center offers ‘Fire & Ice’ facial
- Long-time agencies form new partnership
- Network with businesses at joint spring mixer
- New U-Haul spot open for rentals
- On the Money helps businesses boost profits
- Tall parking garage to accommodate Park Central
- Two steps you can take to keep pests away
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Community
- Annual salon event raises funds for rescue
- Become foster ‘hero,’ save young critters
- Chapman BMW team sponsors adoption fees
- Comment on budget with new online tool
- Garden club marks 90th anniversary
- Grand Canalscape is officially open
- Judith Leiber’s purses to be featured at event
- New sidewalk built in Pierson Place district
- Police offer tips to stop burglaries
- Schools to remain closed until end of academic year
- Several schools to close, events postponed due to Coronavirus
- Sunnyslope event featuring Judith Leiber’s purses postponed
- Sweet, goofy and adorable Harley can mix with cats
Dining
- A taste of Ireland is on tap at Rosie McCaffrey’s
- Armadillo Grill getting a wee bit Irish for holiday
- Babbo Italian Eatery reopens on 16th Street
- Carlos O’Brien’s rolling out St. Patrick’s Day specials
- Miracle Mile Deli offers St. Pat’s Day meal
- Salvadoreño mixes staples with Irish flair
- Southern Rail gets jazzy with Sunday specials
- Taste of Emerald Isle at Phoenix City Grille
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Healthy Living
- Destress with yoga in free local classes
- Get support after stroke, obtain risk assessment
- Hoarding group helps struggling seniors
- Hospice of the Valley offers mindfulness classes
- Several schools to close, events postponed due to Coronavirus
- Support community offers grief, loss support group
- Teens can apply for hospital volunteer work
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April 2020
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- Beware of Coronavirus scams
- City buildings are appointment only
- City cancels job workshops
- City discusses Hatcher Road work
- Coronavirus puts hold on pet adoptions
- Don’t handle stray kittens
- Family quietly marks daughter’s triumph
- Golf professionals raise funds for charity
- JFCS adjusts services in light of Coronavirus
- Local organizations make beds for children
- Local teen recognized for volunteer efforts
- Oil change discounts for front-line workers
- Recycle old car seats at auto repair shops
- Simba is shy, sweet big boy that needs love
- Site offers meal service locations in Spanish
- Teen Lifeline extends hours due to virus
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May 2020
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- Area Agency on Aging receives calls for help
- Changes made to public transit
- City offers help for domestic violence
- Companies donate to Coronavirus relief fund
- Farm Credit West helps food banks
- Homeless get help during pandemic
- Liam is big, smart active pup
- Non-profit awarding beauty workers grants
- Non-profit Esperança finds new ways to give
- Plan for pet emergencies
- Poison centers warn of dangers at home
- Residents hit trails, parks amid pandemic
- Salvation Army helps seniors, shut-ins
- Sunnyslope residents eager for gated alleys
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- Bring Crayola activities into home
- Build model shuttles, create with color
- Burn calories, get artsy on schools site
- Explore scientific experiments online
- Gymnastics centers offer online lessons
- Hubbard Family Swim offers safety tips
- Library offers online storytimes for kids
- Routine, honest talks can help kids at home
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June 2020
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July 2020
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- Beatitudes Campus official nominated for award
- Couple buys area dental practice
- Documentary to focus on small businesses’ resilience
- Insurance broker offers tips on safely reopening
- Metrocenter Mall closes due to COVID-19
- New tenants open in Camelback Colonnade
- Sales executive pivots during COVID-19 crisis
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Community
- City budget adds funds for police, oversight
- City earns bike-friendly community honor
- Deadline extended to respond to census
- Kodi’s to provide dog dental clinic
- New animal shelter helps ease burden
- Phoenix job losses less than other cities
- Prepare pets to stay calm during fireworks
- Shy Ed blossoms, needs loving home
- Wait times decreased at pedestrian signals
Dining
- Arizona Wilderness, state parks release seasonal ale
- Aunt Chilada’s spices up menu, boosts safety
- Matty G’s steakburger eatery opens new spot
- Pomo Pizzeria offers true taste of Naples
- The Macintosh reopens, still offers curbside service
- The Refuge Café reopens, enhances safety
- Whataburger adds delivery service for customers
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August 2020
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- Back-to-school drive helps children in need
- City offering face coverings to public
- City unveils plan for affordable housing
- Dbacks’ support will help the homeless
- Donate supplies, food via JFCS programs
- Local experts write COVID-19 kids’ book
- Organization pays it forward to caregivers
- Socialize your puppy during pandemic
- Sweet Pauly D is small but loving
- Swing into summer at city golf courses
- Take steps to prevent drowning in pools
- ‘Pets on Parade’ show to urge donations
Dining
- Barro’s Pizza, Pepsi raise funds for cancer nonprofit
- Carry-out cocktails, Dim Sum on tap at eatery
- Get deals on drinks, food at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
- Growly Delivers brings beer to your doorstep
- Middle Eastern Bakery offers sweet, savory treats
- Pita Jungle rolls out summer specials
- Support heroes, help kids with Dunkin’ cards
- Sushi Vibe opens in Uptown Plaza
- Those in need can buy more fresh produce
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September 2020
Arts
- Arizona Theatre Company shares plays online
- Cultural Coalition receives CARES Act grant
- Feast on display of diverse masks online
- Find photos, sculptures at GalleryCoronado
- Long-time dancer featured on YouTube show
- Phoenix Art Museum to keep doors closed longer
- Phoenix Symphony cancels rest of season
- The Nash teaching youths workshops
Business
- Apply for IT, cybersecurity jobs via Apprenti Arizona
- ARRIVE Phoenix hotel opens Sept. 4
- Cox grant helps residents with autism
- Lotions & Potions opens Melrose District site
- Many Worlds offers huge sneaker selection, cleaning
- Midtown Music helps musicians of all levels
- New salon offers customized facials
- The Brokery will open new office
Cafe Chat
Community
- 3rd Avenue upgrades
- AHS needs PPE for hospital, emergencies
- Beware of COVID-19 test result scams
- Donate blood at Sunnyslope event
- Donate vehicle to help Humane Society
- Federal grant to fund new Phoenix buses
- Local nurses receive care packages from NY
- Nominations sought for MLK awards
- Ordinance would end flavored tobacco sales
- Pit bull terrier mix is smart, loves snuggling
- Play or adopt at pop-up event
- RAMMS suspends fall sports
- Temple to hold High Holiday services online
- Web page offers details on COVID-19 relief
Dining
- AJ’s helps young chefs have fun in kitchen
- Angry Crab Shack gives to food banks
- Beckett’s Table rises to challenge of pandemic
- Blue House Coffee offers many ways to get java
- Brunch, munch and dance at Aunt Chilada’s
- Culinary Dropout offers options in meal deal
- Feast on family meal with tacos, beans, guacamole
- Fired Pie brings back Elote Pizza
- Huss Brewing releases Oktoberfest beer
- Mix veggies, protein for Flower Child deals
- New eatery offers American-style fusion food
- Pita Jungle adds iMeals with diverse choices
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October 2020
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- Amazing Lash Studio opens on Glendale
- Dunkin’ organization helps hungry residents
- Facial practice offers seasonal beauty treats
- Find jobs, seek workers through tourism office
- Local business to pitch products to Walmart
- Polish your resume for free in library program
- Site offers details on restaurants, hotels
- Unusual office complex thriving despite pandemic
- WW of Arizona reopens for in-person workshops
Cafe Chat
Community
- Candidates vie for school board spots
- City offering bonuses for housing assistance
- Fields reopen for sports teams to play
- Hummingbird is sweet pit bull terrier, pointer mix
- PACC911 online event celebrates rescues
- Preschool/kindergarten seeks support to survive
- Scholarships help adults return to school
- Volunteers needed to help homebound adults
Dining
- Americano Foods nut butter sales to help Beirut
- Charlie Mae’s Soul Food opens in North Central
- Flavorz offers fish, chicken, homemade cakes
- Indulge in pie special at Miracle Mile Deli
- Plant-based dishes are focus of Pachamama
- Press Coffee Community Blend sales to help causes
- Vig offers chic setting, dynamic new dishes