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January 2021
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- Boost core strength at AIR Aerial Fitness
- Connect with others, find businesses on new app
- Crowd-funded company completes upgrade project
- IT company raising money for food bank
- Jabz Boxing raises money to fight against cancer
- Local man joins financial life firm
- Real estate company sees significant growth
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Community
- AHS to run mobile veterinary clinic
- ASU offers saliva COVID-19 testing
- Barrow foundation to host online event
- Buy bones to support small-dog rescue
- City hits record in street paving projects
- City seeks nominees for youth awards
- Homicides increase, other crimes drop
- Kitty is sugar and spice, seeks loving home
- Motorized vehicles not allowed on canal
- Name changed to reflect equality
- New resource helps pet owners in need
- Phoenix makes Top 10 Digital Cities list again
- Piper Charitable Trust funds emergency grants
- Playground opens at Longview Park
- theHUB, city to plant trees, erect signs
- Tutor, student stay in touch during pandemic
- Women’s Final Four coming to Phoenix
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February 2021
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- Church gets major upgrade for new focus
- Circle of Friends urges spay/neuter surgeries
- City, nonprofit provide laptops to schools
- Committee head helps nab suspected robber
- Community mourns loss of religious leader
- Cuddly Ghost Bear has loving spirit, likes hikes
- Local students earn GCU scholarships
- LUNAFEST to celebrate women filmmakers
- Scout creates cookie castle to promote sales
Dining
- Arizona wines take center stage at Southern Rail
- Deli trays feature popular Super Bowl treats
- Dutch Bros offers coffee and mugs online
- Firehouse Subs foundation supports first responders
- Hula’s adds mocktails, Impossible Burgers
- Huss releases new IPA, brings back other brew
- Kids can make pizza with help from Dough Riders
- Sweeten Valentine’s Day with a Pookie
- Whataburger brings back spicy chicken sandwich
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March 2021
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- Animal shelters struggle during pandemic
- City Council to consider water rate increase
- City donates to support food assistance effort
- Find treasures at Holiday Spa yard sale
- Heartworm impacts pets in Arizona, can be deadly
- Iconic spot will become vintage furniture store
- Marijuana dispensaries see jump in traffic
- New partnership helps support pets and owners
- Pierson Place supports small businesses
- Prove vaccinations through new app
- Real estate industry helps local homeless
- Support non-profits on Arizona Gives Day
- Sweet white rat is sociable, loves snuggling
- Two events will offer arts, games, bike rides
- Voters will elect two City Council members
Dining
- Aunt Chilada’s offering St. Patrick’s Day specials
- Bakery serves bread you can chew on
- Enjoy a taste of Ireland at Match Market & Bar
- Feast on Irish treats at Miracle Mile
- Find Lent-friendly meals amid safety precautions
- Get take-and-reheat meals at Sierra Bonita Catering
- Pita Jungle expands menu and launches food truck
- Sip new cocktail at Phoenix City Grille
- Spice up lunch, dinner with Taco Guild packs to-go
- Sweeten the day with new Starbucks drinks, desserts
- Tap into Irish luck with Phoenix City Grille meal
- Toast St. Patrick’s Day with Irish soda bread
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April 2021
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- Chicanos Por La Causa helping small businesses
- Local HomeSmart agent, broker earns top honors
- Local organizations honored by Chamber
- Long-time stylists create oasis for hair
- Mid-century complex getting makeover
- New legal counsel joins Bell Bank Camelback office
- New president takes reins of FirstBank in Phoenix
- Pearl Biltmore luxury apartments open
- The Mint dispensary hiring many employees
- To Be Continued opens two new resale stores
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Community
- Arizona Town Hall seeks award nominees
- Churches offer services despite pandemic
- City launches another COVID-19 testing van
- Crossroads long-time coordinator retires
- Enter to win a car, support AHS
- Major facelift sought for Christown mall
- Park amenities reopen, some limits in place
- Pickle is handsome kitty who needs love, patience
- UMOM to hold virtual scavenger hunt
- Virtual workshop will teach about water use
Dining
- ‘Takeout Tuesday’ adds sizzle and deals to meals
- Daily Dose delivers dog-friendly date nights
- Dunkin’ spices up menu with avocado toast
- Farmers market offers fresh produce, other foods
- Fired Pie spices up menu with Thai chicken salad
- Grab a family meal or a sammie at Noble Eatery
- Luci’s at the Orchard open for dine-in customers
- Sierra Bonita Catering offers old favorites, new tastes
- The Gladly supports local family with ice ball sales
- Try cereal smoothie recipe, other cool concoctions
- Uncle Biff’s offers sweet treats for all occasions
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May 2021
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- Adult scholarships for college available
- Busy intersection gets new traffic signals
- City reaffirms mask requirement
- Documentary captures blind teens’ journey
- Expert offers tips for hiking with dogs
- Help available for rent, utility bills
- Local dog nominated for national hero award
- Madison partners with company for testing
- Operation School Bell receives grant support
- Shortage of vets poses concern for pet owners
- Sweet Mae Mae loves hikes, treats, seeks loving family
- Teens, young adults can apply for internships
Dining
- Buy ‘passport’ to pub savings, help charities
- Buy mom a subscription from Press Coffee
- Celebrate mom with treats from local chocolatier
- Culver’s adds savory pretzel bites to menu
- Flower Child takes unique approach to Cinco de Mayo
- From pastries to cocktails, Valentine covers it all
- Let AJ’s Fine Foods prepare your holiday feast
- Match Market & Bar offers Mothers Day specials
- Take-out helps Federal Pizza weather the pandemic
- Treat mom for Mothers Day at Phoenix City Grille
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Kids & Families
- Boys & Girls Clubs camps offer sports, art, robotics
- Children’s Museum of Phoenix to reopen
- Compete with family in virtual trivia night
- Essay contest gives kids chance to save for college
- Explore art with your kids through The Heard Museum
- Explore sky, planets in science center shows
- Youths keep in motion at Impact Gymnastics camps
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June 2021
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- Americans are daunted by home buying and selling
- Biltmore reopens after $70 million renovation
- Boutique hotel gets new name, upgrades
- Children’s association is hiring professionals
- Hubbard Family Swim seeking employees
- Pacific Dental Services is hiring staff
- Whiz Kidz Preschool offers summer programs
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Community
- AAWL seeks donations for cats and dogs
- Become bottle baby foster hero for kittens
- City approves office for police oversight
- City bans open fires in parks and preserves
- City lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated
- Dentist pulls trapped man from canal
- First Place AZ elects officers
- GCU partnership will help families in need
- Libraries reopen on limited basis
- Local woman writes memoir about abuse
- New health center breaks ground
- Sweet Millie is sociable, domestic longhair
- Valley Metro app offers construction updates
Dining
- Buy ‘passport’ to pub savings, help charities
- Buy mom a subscription from Press Coffee
- Celebrate mom with treats from local chocolatier
- Culver’s adds savory pretzel bites to menu
- Flower Child takes unique approach to Cinco de Mayo
- From pastries to cocktails, Valentine covers it all
- Let AJ’s Fine Foods prepare your holiday feast
- Match Market & Bar offers Mothers Day specials
- Take-out helps Federal Pizza weather the pandemic
- Treat mom for Mothers Day at Phoenix City Grille
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July 2021
Arts
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- Arthur Murray Dance reopens in new location
- Craft Nights open again for artsy fun, parties
- Local auto shop is BBB finalist
- New assisted living home to offer customized support
- New builds to offer sustainable lifestyle
- Tailor and stylist moves to new location
- Uptown Jungle offers indoor play for all ages
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Community
- AHS clinic suffers damage from crash
- Campaign raises $300K for kids
- City approves plan for federal funds
- City is finalist in global challenge
- City plan would improve Hatcher Road
- City will not pursue Central Ave. changes
- Dog teeth cleaning without anesthesia
- Food drive garners support for St. Mary’s
- Help catch those porch pirates
- Hike early or late due to heat
- Initiative connects job seekers with jobs
- Network offers refuge, hydration sites
- Nonprofits conference set for August
- Phoenix tops nation in population growth
- Summer can be brutal for pets
- Tara survives ordeal, loves naps in laps, social eating
- Virtual runs support pet charities
Dining
- Babbo offers food and drink specials
- Buy coffee blend, help homeless people
- Coffee spot brews artisan drinks and pastries
- Culver’s adds sweet, salty new frozen custard flavors
- Eat, listen and dance at Aunt Chilada’s
- Eatery dishes up taste of St. Louis
- Enjoy taste of history with new cookbook
- Get pizza and wings special to go
- Huss to open new taproom
- Pita Jungle offers seasonal menu
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August 2021
Arts
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- Arizona Oncology expands services, adds oncologists
- Hinkley’s Lighting to offer big sales ahead of move
- Homeowners can get help with DIY projects
- My Sister’s Closet opens in Biltmore Fashion Park
- New toy store focuses on purposeful play
- Radio host to be inducted into ASU Hall of Fame
- Swim School offers classes for babies
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Community
- AAWL seeks young professional volunteers
- Beth Ami Temple resumes activities
- City centers reopen, activities resume
- City looks at upgrades to 32nd Street corridor
- Duet seeks help for homebound adults
- Get your car washed, support child safety
- Hiking trails to close during excessive heat
- Lura Turner Homes to host golf tournament
- Pet food pantry helps feed animals
- Police records, services reopen to walk-ins
- Red Cross sees major blood shortage
- Sweet rescue bunny is still a little shy
- Toastmasters returns to in-person meetings
- Volunteers needed to help foster kids
Dining
- Belly Kitchen and Bar draws rave reviews
- Bike-friendly Spoke & Wheel closes
- Distillery master offers five-course dinner
- Dunkin’ adds summer treats to its menu
- Enjoy root beer float to help Phoenix Children’s
- Habit Burger Grill offers limited-time salad
- Menu rooted in Arizona’s cultivation, culinary history
- Order cook-at-home steaks from The Capital Grille
- Starbucks makes navigation easier for visually impaired
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September 2021
Arts
Business
Cafe Chat
Community
- Arts Center reopens for classes, shows
- Bowl to help reduce homelessness
- Buy coffee, support autism research
- Camelback class of 1980 reunion
- Church deacon to host women’s gathering
- Cute shorthair kitty loves cuddles, time to bond
- Exhibit aims to end political division
- Help available for surrendered pets
- Products help calm anxious dogs, cats
- Student essay contest focuses on ethics
- Task force to help struggling pet owners
Dining
- Celebrate salads with specials at Miracle Mile
- Chantico spices up meals with daily specials
- Enjoy deals on food, drinks at Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
- Explore wineries, tasting rooms with ‘passport’
- Find ‘flavor of the day’ at Culver’s with Alexa app
- Find cool tropical treats at Mahalo Made
- Flower Child offers fresh seasonal dishes
- Fresh air, food and flavors blend with beachy vibe
- Sip rosé, grill corn, skewers with Trader Joe’s goodies
- Taphouse Kitchen adds brews to regular menu
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October 2021
Arts
Business
- App stores COVID-19 vaccination and test info
- Businesses needed to offer internships for teens
- Campsite Outfitters makes exploring outdoors easy
- DanceWise celebrates one-year anniversary
- Get insights on succeeding in a small family business
- Goodwill store to open soon, hiring workers
- Learn strength training in Chamber webinar
- Mayor, business leaders to discuss city’s future
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Community
- ‘Unicorn’ fosters sought for adult dogs
- Bingo game aims to break record
- Celebrate the season at ‘spooktacular’ events
- Centenarian is 80-year volunteer
- City launches mobile vaccination units
- City launches website on ARPA spending
- Gentle German Shepherd is sweet cuddle bug
- Mental health services boom amid pandemic
- Piper Trust awards $123 million in grants
- Spa community holds yard sales
- Trade growing tips, buy plants at swap
Dining
- Barro’s Pizza, Dr Pepper to award scholarship
- Enjoy coffee and breakfast and help support refugees
- Enjoy island vibes with HULA’S tiki mugs
- First Watch spices up fall with seasonal treats
- Huss Brewing Co. releases cherry blossom beer
- Local ‘hideaway’ offers unique New Mexican fare
- Local bakeshop scores ‘Lemon-Aid’ grant
- Variety of pies on tap at Phoenix Pizza Festival