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Phoenix-based Suntec Concrete transitions to employee-owned company

Suntec Concrete is celebrating its 40 th anniversary in 2024 and recently transitioned to become an employee-owned firm. The move makes Suntec one of the Top 10 largest construction …
fundraiser

Barrow Neurological raises $9.9 million in funding

The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation announced Sunday, March 17 that it raised $9.9 million for Barrow Neurological Institute through the 59th Barrow Grand Ball on Jan. 20, 2024. …

Experimental plane crashes in Arizona, killing 1 and seriously injuring another

Authorities are investigating the crash of an experimental, homemade plane that left one person dead and another seriously injured about 70 miles southwest of Phoenix. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s …
ON TOUR

Fletcher to bring world tour to downtown Phoenix

Singer/songwriter Fletcher announces her global In Search Of The Antidote tour with the U.S. headlining run will make a Phoenix stop.
MEN'S BASKETBALL

Grand Canyon University wins trip to NCAA Tournament

LAS VEGAS  — Tyon Grant-Foster scored 22 points, Ray Harrison added 15 of his 19 in the second half and top-seeded Grand Canyon beat UT Arlington 89-74 Saturday night to win the Western …
ON TOUR

Meghan Trainor’s 1st tour in 7 years will include Phoenix

Grammy Award-winning hitmaker Meghan Trainor announced her sixth full-length album and an upcoming tour.

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Labor

Federal wage investigations recover $607K for Phoenix light rail workers

PHOENIX — The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $607,395 in back wages for 227 people working on an extension of the Valley Metro Light Rail system in the Phoenix metro area. Several …
SENTENCING

Leader of human smuggling ring brought more than 1,000 to Phoenix area: US Attorney

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 90 months in prison for his leadership role in a criminal conspiracy to transport and harbor at least 1,000 “undocumented noncitizens” over several …
COMEDY

Comic Steve Hofstetter planning one-night gig in Phoenix

Comedian Steve Hofstetter will be appearing in Phoenix in April.
Green beer

Green beer and fun on tap for St. Paddy’s 2024

Grab your green and come thirsty, it’s St. Patrick’s Day 2024, where bagpipes will be a playin’ and green beer will be a flowin’ to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. …
MARCH 17

Phoenix Police Foundation honors fallen officers with run, walk

The Phoenix Police Foundation is the host for the 2024 Honor Run/Walk on Sunday, March 17, aimed at commemorating the lives and sacrifices of officers who have died in the line of duty. …
ON TOUR

Avett Brothers bringing fall tour to Phoenix

An Evening With The Avett Brothers is coming to downtown Phoenix this fall.
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Chicken chain Bojangles bringing 20 locations to Phoenix area

Bojangles , a chicken and breakfast brand with made-from-scratch food, announced March 14 the signing of a multiunit development agreement that will bring 20 new restaurants to Phoenix, marking the …
SPORTS

Grand Canyon U’s Bryce Drew revisits his place in March Madness history

As soon as the February calendar flips to March, Bryce Drew knows he’ll be getting the phone calls and emails. It’s an occupational hazard when you’re part of March Madness history.
OPINIONS WITH CIVILITY
With the rise of artificial intelligence and job automation, it’s possible that certain industries and occupations may become obsolete. However, studies show that what AI is not replacing are …
A trend has emerged where some celebrities, professional athletes, or other high net worth individuals are asking to be paid...
Next year might feel like a long way away, but it’ll be here quickly.
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Parking locations for Nowruz 2024

Nowruz: A Global Night Market in Phoenix celebrates Persian cultural influence

A free event with food, crafts and performance will take place Saturday in Phoenix as a variety of groups celebrate Nowruz. Phoenix Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari, the International Rescue …
ASU's Popular Music Program will host its second annual music industry conference at its downtown Phoenix location.

ASU’s Popular Music Program to bring music industry to Phoenix

Arizona State University's Popular Music Program will host its second annual music industry conference at its downtown Phoenix location.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is just one of the Valley attractions available to visit free with an Act One Culture Pass.

Explore Valley arts, museums events with Act One Culture Pass

There is a way to get two free tickets to dozens of museums and arts organizations across the state.

Spotlight Youth Theater welcomes playwrights to Glendale

Glendale-based Spotlight Youth Theater, 10620 N. 43rd Ave., will offer a three-class series in April called Spotlight On Playwriting. Playwrights And aspiring playwrights ages 12-20 and their …
The “Barbie: A Cultural Icon” exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum opens with a display of one of the first Barbie dolls. The first Barbie debuted in 1959. Photo taken in Phoenix on Feb. 21, 2024. (Cronkite News/Emily Mai)

Pretty in pink: Phoenix Barbie exhibit highlights cultural, fashion icon

PHOENIX — Despite many feeling the “Barbie” movie was snubbed at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, the doll franchise has continued to influence the current cultural climate. Even …
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