Publisher’s Note: Long-time residents will recall Legend City, the old Phoenix amusement park that never lived up to its potential. It’s burned in my memory as a magical place where I spent ma…

Although summer is winding down, the desert heat remains strong. Our unique environment in Phoenix gives us sunshine and warm weather year-round, and many species of flora and fauna thrive in …

Fire erupted in a storage room at Navajo Elementary School on 4525 N. Granite Reef Road, during the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 22, on what should have been the 12th day of school. 

The weather might be a little warm for the fall season, but that won’t stop Arcadia residents from heading to the Shemer Art Center for 2018’s GAIN picnic event. This year marks the 20th anniv…

If you’ve ever enjoyed the timeless feel of Arcadia High School, or the massive, near-century old eucalyptus trees on Arcadia Drive or the fact that Camelback Road is not a six-lane highway bi…

I don’t know how significant the month of October is in other parts of the country, but here in Arizona, we are celebrating. Pumpkin spiced lattes are back on the menu, there’s a chance we may…

Talking about safe driving concerns with a senior citizen can be challenging, but it’s an important conversation to have. Unfortunately, not enough older Americans are having these discussions.  

Arcadia is a family-centric neighborhood known as a great place to raise kids. But eventually, these kids actually grow up and leave home. That’s when parents eventually reach what is known as…

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Your four-legged friends are always there for you. They’re your faithful companions along this journey we call life. You want the best for your pets, so imagine a place and event that’s design…

Looking for a fun fall break activity for the kids? A brand-new, out-of-this-world play space is coming to Arizona Science Center!  

The title of my column  may sound a bit confusing. It comes from one of my own mentors. Years ago, when I was finishing graduate school in California, I spent a significant amount of time sear…

Arcadia resident Stephen Beals always wanted to be a doctor. During his studies, he developed an affinity for surgery, specifically plastic surgery. From there, he developed a passion for the …

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If you find your mind wandering while going about your daily routine, you aren’t alone. According to Harvard research, we spend almost half of our waking hours thinking about something other t…

Fire erupted in a storage room at Navajo Elementary School on 4525 N. Granite Reef Road, during the early morning hours of Wednesday, August 22, on what should have been the 12th day of school.