Sit, Stay, Read program: Valley kids build reading confidence by sharing books with certified therapy dogs at seven Phoenix Public Library branches — find out how to join.
Phoenix’s coolest gallery escapes: Beat the desert heat at seven independent art spaces—from Alwun House’s historic oasis to Modified Arts’ landmark showcase and Bentley Gallery’s final shows before its September 13 closing — find out.
AI drives Valley’s data boom: Phoenix metro has surged into North America’s fourth-largest data center market, with over 125 facilities racing to host power-hungry AI servers. New noise limits and buffer zones aim to guide growth amid energy and community concerns — find out how Phoenix is managing the surge.
Arizona Is Home expands: The state has added $5 million to its down payment assistance program—boosting total funding to $18 million and offering first-time buyers in Maricopa County 3–7% of a home’s price and Pima County up to $9,000 — find out what you qualify for.
Revamped ride matching platform: Valley Metro recently relaunched ShareTheRide.com and rolled out a mobile-responsive app featuring Commute Perks that turn carpools, bike rides, telework and transit trips into BOGO offers, achievement badges and contests — learn what rewards await.
Other Phoenix headlines this week
- Logistics firm takes over huge Goodyear building
- Doechii brings fall tour to Phoenix
- HVAC companies scramble amid summer heat wave
- Ballet Arizona seeks kids for The Nutcracker
- Arizona Science Center sets reopening October 18
- Frontier, Verizon invest $8M in broadband upgrades
