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News from 2017

Red Mountain Group rejuvenates Mesa retail hub

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 19, 2017

Retail redevelopment specialist Red Mountain Group (RMG) recently completed a $5 million renovation of Mesa’s 130,000-square-foot shopping center at the junction of Main Street and Lindsay Road.

Movement Mortgage contributes to Phoenix Rescue Mission’s heat-relief effort

By Mia Sims | Jul 19, 2017

Movement Mortgage and Movement Foundation have donated hundreds of thousands of bottles of water, as well as a grant, to support Phoenix Rescue Mission’s Code:Red heat-relief program.

Scottsdale offers sandbags to residents during monsoon season

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 18, 2017

The city of Scottsdale has free sandbags available for residents facing possible flooding from summer monsoon storms.

Florence considering property tax increase

By Chandra Lye | Jul 18, 2017

The town of Florence is considering increasing property taxes 1.43 percent, which would bring in over $14,000 for the town coffers.

Cochise County hosts young African leaders

By Chandra Lye | Jul 18, 2017

Twenty-five young African leaders were welcomed by the Cochise County in June as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

'Most Likely to Succeed' screening slated in Gilbert

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 17, 2017

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the award-winning documentary "Most Likely to Succeed" on Aug. 10, with the local showing followed by group discussion.

Housing market in Phoenix ranked hottest in the country

By Chandra Lye | Jul 17, 2017

Phoenix has been ranked the hottest housing market, and it will not be cooling down over the summer, according to an industry forecast.

$221.4 million Buckeye budget approved

By Chandra Lye | Jul 17, 2017

The Buckeye City Council has approved the fiscal 2017-18 budget, which includes a 14 percent increase over past year.

ADRE-licensed Arizona agents will be able to sell mobile, manufactured homes

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2017

Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) licensees can sell mobile and manufactured homes not “legally affixed” to their surrounding community’s land once Arizona House Bill 2072 becomes effective Aug. 9.

Cochise County seeks on-call justice of the peace

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2017

The Superior Court of Cochise County recently established a committee and issued a call for applications for the role of an on-call justice of the peace pro tempore.

Coconino County expands birth certificate services

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2017

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) has expanded birth certificate services at its Northern Region Office in Page.

Late Arizona coach honored with holiday

By Mia Sims | Jul 14, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey has declared July 5 Frank Kush Day in honor of the Arizona State University coach who died June 22.

Scottsdale Police Department invests in new motorcycles

By Chandra Lye | Jul 13, 2017

The Scottsdale Police Department has acquired two motorcycles for officers to use on duty.

MC Companies listed among Arizona's best workplaces

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2017

Real estate investment and property management firm MC Companies of Scottsdale has ranked on the 2017 azcentral.com Top Companies to Work for in Arizona list.

Youth STEM programs in Temple awarded grants

By Chandra Lye | Jul 13, 2017

The city of Temple has received two STEM grants that will promote learning in out-of-school programs.

Casa Grande blood donors can win a Volkswagen vehicle

By Chandra Lye | Jul 13, 2017

Blood donors can save a life and win a car during the city of Casa Grande's blood drives this summer.

Impromptu flag raising creates Scottsdale legacy

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 13, 2017

When a pair of young men inadvertently created controversy by planting a flag on a mountaintop — sparking debate and fueling media attention — their action generated a memorial in a Scottsdale desert preserve.

Tucson Metro Chamber names finalists for Copper Cactus Awards

By Chandra Lye | Jul 12, 2017

The Tucson Metro Chamber has named the finalists for its Copper Cactus Awards.

Roderique named Buckeye's economic development director

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 12, 2017

David Roderique has joined Buckeye, Phoenix’s westernmost suburb, as its new economic development director, bringing a background in strategic planning, analysis, marketing and implementation to his position.

Maricopa’s Bueras received advanced certification status

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 12, 2017

Maricopa Clerk Vanessa Bueras recently received the Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) Inc.

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