Exploring Digital Storage Options
The advent of smartphones, iPads and assorted types of tablet computers has dramatically altered how we communicate and store information. Today, many of us have more than one path to the internet. Storing personal information, files, videos, images and work related content requires consideration, particularly when syncing files and sharing data is involved. As devices >> Read More…
Elementary School Prepping for College
While most eighth grade students are busy wondering what high school will be like, but the eighth graders at Cheatham Elementary School in the Laveen Elementary School District are taking it a bit further. They are actually focusing on college. Cheatham Elementary implemented a College and Career Initiative this year with all eighth graders. The >> Read More…
Four Year Degree at SMCC
South Mountain Community College (SMCC) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are teaming up to offer a four-year baccalaureate degree in Business Administration on the SMCC campus. NAU recommends students complete an ABUS (Associate in Business) degree from SMCC or any accredited community college. Students pursuing other Associate Degrees should contact NAU Program Coordinator Frank Piña, >> Read More…
Golfers Can Tee Up When Sun Goes Down
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is offering golfers a unique way to escape the daytime heat this spring and summer with night golf at the city’s Palo Verde 9-hole course. The “Night Flight Golf” course will be lined with glow lights and players will receive a glow necklace and glow ball. Each foursome will >> Read More…
Laveen School District’s Groundbreaking
The Laveen School District recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the rebuilding of M.C. Cash Elementary School, a K-8 school located at 3851 W. Roeser Road in Phoenix and is the oldest school facility in the Laveen Elementary School District. Students from the M.C. Cash Elementary Student Council led the group in the Pledge of >> Read More…
Area Now Home to Two Farmers Markets
South Mountain and Laveen Village residents can now find two new farmers markets within their community – Southminster Farmers Market at 19th Street and Broadway and the Farmers Market at Gardner’s World on Baseline between 32nd and 40th Streets. Southminster Farmers Market & Market on the Move (1923 E. Broadway) After several months of planning, >> Read More…
AAEC Student Wins Prestigious ASU Scholarship
Karl Cabrera, an Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Early College High School Senior, has been announced as one of only 25 Arizona State University Leadership Scholarship winners for 2012. Cabrera will receive a four-year scholarship and have an opportunity to learn and grow as a leader while giving back to the greater community. Cabrera will >> Read More…
Bringing Big Business to South Mountain
Even though national retailers such as Target, Lowe’s and Wal-Mart opened in recent years, the desire for more big businesses remains strong among many South Mountain-area residents. But attracting larger brands remains a challenge, especially during the economic downturn. So what can a community do to attract big businesses? According to local developer Michael Moreines, >> Read More…
Mayor in CA for Job Creation
Mayor Greg Stanton is visiting San Francisco and Silicon Valley to establish Phoenix as a lead contender for companies considering relocation or expansion opportunities outside of California. City Manager David Cavazos and GPEC President/CEO Barry Broome will accompany Stanton to meet with information technology, clean technology and manufacturing companies in the Bay area. “As Phoenix >> Read More…
New Shuttle U Owners Expanding Service
Shuttle U, a Prescott-based company has excelled in providing passengers safe, comfortable and convenient transportation since 1994. Arizona Shuttle, in operation in Arizona for over 27 years, acquired the company in August 2011. In an ongoing effort to improve its service for customers, Shuttle U now has added four new Mercedes vans to its fleet >> Read More…
