Hydration Is the New Hard Hat
As Phoenix tightens heat-safety requirements for city contractors and Arizona regulators roll out new statewide heat-illness prevention guidelines, local employers are facing growing pressure to protect outdoor and heat-exposed workers before summer reaches its most dangerous stretch. The updated Phoenix ordinance requires covered city contractors, licensees, and lessees to maintain written heat-safety plans for outdoor […]
From Old Town Pedals to Tempe Lake Vibes
Arizona knows how to turn a simple outing into a full-blown group moment, and Arizona Party Bike has been proving that one pedal-powered celebration at a time. Anyone who has spent a night in Old Town Scottsdale has probably seen it: a brightly colored, music-filled party bike rolling through the streets while a crew of […]
Rack Makes a Strong Case for Pool Night in Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale knows how to do nightlife. The packed dance floors, the bottle service, the bass you can feel in your cheekbones. But Rack brings something a little different to the scene: pool tables, cocktails, big games, better-than-basic bar food, and a social setup that does not require shouting over a nightclub speaker to […]
The East Valley Day Trip With Serious Flavor
Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of the East Valley, Queen Creek Olive Mill has become one of Arizona’s most beloved agritourism escapes. It is part working olive farm, part foodie playground, and part “wait, why don’t we come here more often?” kind of destination. What started with owners Perry and Brenda Rea moving west with […]
The Skilled Workforce Era Starts in AZ Classrooms
Arizona’s next big workforce flex may not come from a boardroom. It may come from a classroom with welding gear, medical training equipment, agriculture projects, aerospace pathways, automotive labs, and students who already know exactly where they are headed. State schools chief Tom Horne gathered with industry leaders, students, parents, and educators in Phoenix this […]
The Insider Tee Sheet: 14 Top Arizona Golf Spots
The Phoenix metropolitan area has become one of the country’s top golf destinations, drawing everyone from beginners to PGA Tour players with its year-round playing conditions and wide variety of course offerings. Long Beach State senior Alejandro de Castro recently captured his first collegiate tournament win while visiting Tucson Country Club for the Arizona Thunderbird […]
#MissionMonday: Denise Voss
In Arizona, generosity is more than a value; it is a way of life. From boardrooms to classrooms, ballfields to board service, countless individuals quietly give their time, talent, and resources to strengthen the communities they call home. This weekly Mission Monday column shines a light on those difference-makers. Each week, we spotlight a philanthropic […]