Charter Schools Providing Families with Options
Editor’s Note: This the second in a two-part series on charter schools in the South Mountain/Laveen areas. Part one ran in the February 2012 issue. Over the past decade and a half, numerous charter schools have cropped up all over the South Mountain area. Such schools include South Pointe Schools, Phoenix Collegiate Academy, South Valley/Skyline >> Read More…
The Breadfruit: Jamaican Food in the Art District
When Dwayne Allen wanted to share a piece of home with others, that desire would translate into a business. As it turned out, it would be on the front lines of a revitalization of a section of downtown Phoenix. Allen has a deep affection for the cuisine of his native Jamaica. And while he often >> Read More…
Police Department Launching Online Reporting
Phoenix Police Department Launches Online Reporting Service The Phoenix Police Department has launched a new online service for reporting minor theft, vehicle burglary, lost property and other crimes. This system is part of the city’s focus on innovations and is expected to save nearly $1 million annually. “I am extremely excited about this because it >> Read More…
Kroc Center to Open in May
After nearly six years of fundraising and two years of construction, the new Phoenix South Mountain Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 18. The 147,000-square-foot facility near 14th Street and Broadway Road is nearly three times larger than the previous Salvation Army structure – which was >> Read More…
Downtown Lecture Series Featuring Rock ‘n’ Roll Insider
Chris O’Dell wasn’t famous. She wasn’t even almost famous, but she was there. The Tucsonan was at the center of the world of rock ‘n’ roll when it was at its creative peak, surrounded by friends and musicians who are considered legends. She worked with the likes of the Beatles; Rolling Stones; Bob Dylan; Led >> Read More…
Laveen School District Installs Solar Panels
The Laveen School District has contracted with SolarCity Corporation for the installation and operation of Solar Generating Systems at two school sites, Cheatham Elementary and Desert Meadows School. One of the many benefits of this program includes the district’s participation in the Salt River Project (SRP) Earthwise Commercial Solar Electric Program. As part of this >> Read More…
Roosevelt Schools Break Ground on Education Center
The Roosevelt School District, in collaboration with partners D.L. Withers and Orcutt/Winslow, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new unique multipurpose facility designed to not only serve as the hub for the district’s Child Nutrition Department but also serve as an instructional resource to enhance and support Wellness and Nutrition Education within the school >> Read More…
AZGF Offering Fishing Clinics
Phoenix Parks, AZ Game and Fish Offer Free Fishing Clinics at Papago Park The Phoenix Parks and Recreation and Arizona Game and Fish departments are teaming up to offer a free fishing clinic at HYPERLINK “http://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations/papago/index.html” Papago Park from 7 to 10 a.m. on Feb. 26. The free clinic is designed to introduce novices >> Read More…
Heart and Vascular Disease: Are you at Risk?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease, also called heart and vascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States. In addition, The American Heart Association estimates that more than 81 million Americans have at least one type of cardiovascular disease. That’s nearly one out of every >> Read More…
Charter Schools Providing Options
Editor’s Note: This the first in a two part series on charter schools in the South Mountain/Laveen Areas. Part two will run in the March 2012 issue. Over the past decade and a half, numerous charter schools have cropped up all over the South Mountain area. Four such schools include EAGLE College Prep Harmony Elementary >> Read More…
