Olive Mill event roundup: Queen Creek Olive Mill is rolling out three signature events to spice up your season — find out what’s happening.
Gilbert Heritage District signage: Seventy-four new permanent signs, including two seven-foot programmable LED directories at key Vaughn Avenue corners, now guide visitors to parking, restrooms, rideshare zones and showcase canal, water tower and railway motifs from Gilbert’s 1902 roots — check out the interactive maps.
Chandler fights card skimming: The Chandler Police Department teamed with the U.S. Secret Service’s Phoenix Field Office to sweep more than 100 terminals and ATMs for illegal devices, finding none — learn how to protect your cards.
Liberty Wildlife rescues thousands: Phoenix rehab center has treated some 10,000 native animals affected by human activity and extreme heat, from Benji the raccoon to Lizzie the owl, while tracking bird flu’s toll on condors — find out how you can help.
Railroad Park reopens in style: Scottsdale’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park has unveiled $13.1 million in upgrades—including a 5,000 sq ft splashpad, indoor playground and Kristine Kollasch’s 3D cactus mural with a built-in time capsule—ahead of its 50th birthday Railfair on Oct. 4-5 — find out what’s in store.
Other East Valley headlines this week
- ASU Prep Polytechnic STEM hosts campus tours
- Higley Performing Arts Center unveiled new season
- Phoenix welcomes Sound Bites Music, Food Festival
- Falcon Field Airport expands amid aviation development
- East Valley firm offers ex-inmates second chance
- Tempe breaks ground Scottsdale Road bike access