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Apply now for Mesa Leadership Training & Development Program Class of 2026
The Mesa Leadership Training & Development Program is accepting applications for next...
Mesa announces $1M grant program to combat opioid epidemic
The city of Mesa is launching a $1 million grant...
Arizona Entrepreneurs award President Donald Trump with a lifetime achievement award
Scottsdale-based entrepreneurs Brandon and Natalie Dawson have bestowed a big...
Local students encouraged to enter Mesa history writing, art contests
The Mesa Historic Preservation Board is sponsoring a Historical Essay...
Business & Money
Life-altering collateral consequences of a criminal conviction
A criminal conviction results in more than just a legal...
Technological innovations in online gaming
The world of gaming is honestly really transforming at a...
As rideshare technology spreads across US, vehicle-for-hire car insurance now a necessary consideration
When taking advantage of the convenience a rideshare business offers...
Thirsty Lion unveils rooftop patio and bar in Westgate Entertainment District
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill announces the opening of its...
Dwellings & Multifamily
Sherman Residential enters the Phoenix multifamily marketplace with acquisition of Axis Camelback
Sherman Residential has acquired Vela on Camelback in Phoenix, rebranding...
Greystar now pre-leasing Marlowe Peoria Place in January 2025
Greystar is announcing it will begin pre-leasing for Marlowe Peoria...
By the Numbers: Phoenix Realtors provide data on metro real estate sales
Closed residential sales in greater Phoenix rose nearly 14% in...
Adlanto and Plaza Companies announce ‘The Goldwater,’ an upscale development in Old Town Scottsdale
The Goldwater Residences is a for-sale condo development found at...
Everly at Morrison Ranch now pre-leasing in Town of Gilbert
P.B. Bell, is pre-leasing at its newest community, Everly at...
Thoughts on Innovation
Lamber: New federal rules requiring rear passenger seatbelt warnings have no teeth
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized a rule this...
Dr. Odle: Goal-oriented mindset can ring in health benefits for the New Year
A new year brings new resolutions that can lead to...
Thoughts on Innovation: Supporting the Valley’s young professionals is crucial to Phoenix’s future
As we embark on a new year, it is evident...
Milhaven: A celebration of bipartisan support for Scottsdale Schools
Last month, I had the joy of attending a celebration...
Spurgeon: West-MEC’s strategic partnerships leading to new career-focused programs
Since beginning my role as West-MEC’s superintendent in 2022, creating...
Shapiro: Our playground welcomes all in Scottsdale — that includes big business with big ideas!
Growing up, we all knew or heard stories about the...
Bien-Willner: Thank you Town of Paradise Valley for letting me serve
Together, we have achieved so much. As I move forward...
A Powerful Partnership: QuikTrip and Sojourner Center unite against domestic violence and homelessness
In our community, domestic violence is not just a statistic...
Real Property & Homes
Phoenix REALTORS partners with Rayse Platform to increase digital transparency in all things real estate
Phoenix REALTORS is now offering its brokers the opportunity to...
Cullum Homes offers 3 luxury properties for sale at Ascent at The Phoenician
Cullum Homes is offering three new fully furnished homes available...
Frank DiMaggio of Compass brokers $12.5M sale of residential parcel in the Town of Paradise Valley
Luxury Real Estate Agent Frank DiMaggio of Compass has closed...
Jennifer Swanton named director of business strategy and growth at DAVIS architectural firm
DAVIS has named Jennifer Swanton director of business strategy and...
Wilkinson Estate of the Town of Paradise Valley now on market for $16.2M
Emerging on the northeast side of Mummy Mountain the Wilkinson...
Science & Technology
Google scraps diversity-based hiring targets
Alphabet’s Google is scrapping its goal to hire more employees...
US Congress to form cryptocurrency working group
U.S. Representative French Hill, a Republican who chairs the House...
After robotaxi failure, GM software bet turns to driver assistance
General Motors is charting a technological future focused on its...
Mexico president to Google: Wrong to accept Trump’s Gulf of Mexico name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said Google is wrong...
Building blocks of life found in samples from asteroid Bennu
Rock and dust samples retrieved by NASA from the asteroid...
Free Press Philanthropy
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation gets $50k Grant from Gila River Indian Community
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation is reporting a $50,000...
Mesa-based United Food Bank unveils new branding with focus on staples
United Food Bank, a Mesa-based food bank that serves those...
Arizona Costume Institute holiday luncheon raises record-breaking amount for Phoenix Art Museum
Arizona Costume Institute hosted its highly anticipated holiday luncheon on...
Rusty Spur Saloon gives $6K to Hope Fund at Phoenix Children’s Foundation
A long-standing custom of patrons of the Rusty Spur Saloon...
Gretchen Caraway named Phoenix Rescue Mission chief program officer
Phoenix Rescue Mission appointed Gretchen Caraway as its new chief...
Happenings & Local Events
World Championship Hoop Dance Contest at Heard Museum celebrates 35 years February 15-16
The World Championship Hoop Dance Contest — a cornerstone for...
David Payne brings Winston Churchill to life at The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company presents “Churchill,” a one-man show running...
Mesa Public Library is collecting Valentine’s Day cards for local seniors
Mesa Public Library is collecting Valentine’s cards to deliver to...
Tony Abeyta to curate special exhibition — Desert Modernism — at Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week in March
Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week Fair is announcing that Diné artist,...
Free Press Photography
HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center enters final stage of $170M expansion
Local dignitaries, elected leaders and medical professionals came together Thursday,...
Free Press Photography: One of the last Mesa City Council meetings held at East First Street chambers
Mesa City Council hosted its final regular meeting at the...
Free Press Photography: aurora borealis or ‘The Northern Lights’ spotted over Queen Creek
Digital Free Press Chief of Image Arianna Grainey snapped a...
Free Press Photography: West-MEC kicks off 2024-25 school year in the Valley
Western Maricopa Education Center, a career and technical education public...
Free Press Photography: The 2024 Native American Basketball Invitational
By Arianna Grainey | Free Press Photography An estimated 1,500...
Free Press Politics
FACTBOX: Young techies underpin Musk’s drive to slash size of US government
Elon Musk is relying on a coterie of young engineers...
Coinbase adds Trump campaign manager, ex-senator to advisory council
Crypto exchange Coinbase on Wednesday added four high-profile members to...
Google Maps to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ for US users
Google Maps will change the name of “Gulf of Mexico”...
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump connection: Why some bought World Liberty Financial tokens
On Sunday, just before Donald Trump’s inauguration, crypto investor Mike...
FACTBOX: Trump’s inauguration billionaires, CEOs: Ambani, Zuckerberg, Bezos attend church, ceremony
Tech billionaires, foreign diplomats and CEOs shadowed U.S. President Donald...
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