New bill aims to make transportation more accessible
TEMPE — Senate Bill 1750 was approved by Gov. Katie Hobbs in the recent legislative session, introducing three new funds that will support the...
Phoenix rises as a hub for biotechnology and brain research
City leaders and bioscience officials highlighted Phoenix’s growing role in international biotechnology on Sept. 10, 2025, after sending a record delegation to the Biotechnology...
PHX Arena announces name change to Mortgage Matchup Center
PHOENIX - On Oct. 2, PHX Arena, formerly known as the Footprint Center, announced it would be donning a new name: Mortgage Matchup Center.
The...
Tens of thousands gather downtown for the “No Kings Protest”
Thousands protested and paraded outside the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday in support of the downtown Phoenix "No Kings" protest, one of three major...
West Valley librarians open up on staying afloat in the digital age
In-person libraries have had a difficult time keeping their doors open as online retailers have opened to the public.
With the increasing popularity of online...
Skoden Coffee is a center for Indigenous and LGBTQ+ culture in downtown Phoenix
Nestled inside of Central Records is Skoden Coffee, who self describes themselves on Instagram as “Indigenous and queer af.”
“I want everybody, as soon as...
A recap of the 23rd Annual PHX AM Skateboarding Contest
March 22–23 marked the electrifying two-day 2025 PHX AM skateboarding competition — one of the most highly anticipated amateur skateboarding events in the country.
Now...
The Stealthy Rise of Zyns: Could ASU Take Action?
In a crowded lecture hall, an ASU student quietly tucks a white pouch into their upper lip. There’s no smoke, no smell—just a silent...
Traditional healing practices may soon be covered by Medicaid in Arizona
Arizona is close to becoming one of the first states to cover traditional Indigenous healing practices under Medicaid, concluding a decades-long push by Indigenous...
Arizona educators discuss low rates of college attendance
Roughly 87% of people who live in Arizona have a high school degree, but only 30% of the people who live in this state...