Growing up, Tom McGeorge still remembers his dad saying, “All I ever want is for my kids to be close friends.”
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The average observer probably wouldn’t realize how uncommon it is to view Paradise Valley resident Valerie Thompson at her home office, getting ready to wade through paperwork and do other mundane office tasks.
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Young Arcadians are heading back to school this month and families will shift into higher gears after the lazy days of summer. New schedules don’t have to be stressful. With a little planning,…
Mezcal Carreño is a start-up led by two best friends who brought a 100-year-old family recipe for handcrafting the smoky, agave-based liquor mezcal from Oaxaca, Mexico to Arizona. Today, Abel …
You don’t have to travel 2,000 miles to enjoy an authentic New York deli sandwich. You can indulge your cravings right here in Phoenix at the Miracle Mile Deli, which is celebrating its 70th b…
The average observer probably wouldn’t realize how uncommon it is to view Paradise Valley resident Valerie Thompson at her home office, getting ready to wade through paperwork and do other mun…
Many of us may remember the colorful kaleidoscopes of our youth, but the scopes that were on display at the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society’s Phoenix Expo are far from children’s toys.
Cases of mosquito-borne diseases have taken a dramatic increase this year. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 57 human cases of West Nile virus infection in Maricopa County so f…
You don’t need to leave Arcadia to feel like you’re on the other side of the world. Authentic, international eateries act as portals, “teleporting” those who enter into alternate cultural dime…
Two local businesses are providing opportunities to Arcadians of all ages to explore their creative side through hands-on workshops focused on arts, crafts and science-based projects.
When you’re looking for a new job, the time it takes can feel brutal. Every day, you hope the right job will fall into your lap. Not only are you anxious about this, so are your friends and fa…
If you ever need to escape your car, a AAA study on vehicle escape tools reveals which way works best – and you may be surprised to learn that the specific type of glass in your vehicle plays …
Lauren White, the woman behind local company Intentional Edit, shares how her professional organizing service takes the tiresome act of cleaning up and organizing the house and changes it into…
Kristi Nolde-Morrissey’s love for training began with her childhood dog Dutch, who she taught to fetch slippers, newspapers and to how to “play dead.”
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Ana Houg says a little sweet tooth never hurt anyone. With three girls at home, this Arcadia mom already has her hands full, but she’s taken on a new venture that’s been very rewarding for her…
Rowing is a sport at least as old as ancient Egypt, whose funerary inscriptions date as far back as 1430 B.C. that hail a certain warrior’s prowess with an oar. The legendary poet Virgil wrote…
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At the end of the school year in May, Arcadia News held a luncheon at Postino Winecafé to honor the 2018-19 winners from the Teachers We Love program.
Modern air conditioning has been a widespread feature in homes and vehicles for less than 50 years, but humans have lived in the Valley of the Sun for millennia. As we lament the heat of the s…
Arcadia High School’s football program has a new little brother: Arcadia Junior Titans Youth Football Association, which will be the official feeder for the Titans.
Arcadia High’s String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble hit all the right notes as the two musical groups earned a superior rating at the 2019 Arizona Band and Orchestra Director’s Association (ABOD…
Educator Tamara Jagodzinski is not likely to forget May 8. What started off as a normal Wednesday for “Mrs. J” – as she’s known to students – was made memorable when a school-wide assembly sur…
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After five years, Julie Ballard can now remove the word “assistant” from her title, as she is now the new principal at Tavan Elementary School.
By Kaylee McClaine
How many people can say they’ve traveled to Haiti to help provide citizens with clean water? Or to Nicaragua to build a school garden, or taught algebra to kids in Ecuador? These may seem like…
Back-to-school time is coming up, which means there’s an opportunity to support the numerous neighborhood organizations that provide students with clothing, food and school supplies so that ev…
Arcadia High School has a long and proud tradition of its students producing films for the big screen. In fact, arguably the most famous filmmaker of all time got his start while attending the…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.5 percent of U.S. children are affected by obesity and are at risk for poor health. What’s more, many schools have a limited bud…
