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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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