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During the festival, guests can browse pottery, watch clay take shape on a wheel and enjoy the vineyard setting, where the region’s agricultural landscape and its creative community meet. Photo provided.
From Clay to Community: Verde Valley Pottery Festival Returns
The exterior of Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Sept 10, 2026. The baseball academy is featured in “Team Moms: Baseball,” a new reality series with Kim Kardashian as executive producer. Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News.
Scottsdale Baseball Moms Get the Kardashian Reality TV Treatment
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The rescue is seeking a dependable van or large SUV with reliable air conditioning and room for multiple large kennels. Photo by Linh La.
Better Piggies Rescue Needs New Wheels to Save More Pigs
MedFest supports athlete health while giving MET Professional Academy students hands-on experience in a real-world medical setting. Photo provided.
Peoria’s MET Academy to Host Special Olympics Arizona MedFest
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Harvest Weekend is a two-day gathering that marks the release of the newest Red Barn Red vintage while inviting guests to enjoy live music, food, pumpkins and the first real signs of fall among the Tempranillo vines. Photo provided.
Fall Finds Its Pour at D.A.Ranch Harvest Weekend
Students at Unbound Academy and Novatio School take part in hands-on, project-based learning designed to turn ideas into real-world work. Photo provided.
From Lessons to Goals, a Clearer View of Virtual School
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Queen B Sushi brings a fresh new dining destination to Old Town Cottonwood, just around the corner from Queen B Vinyl Café. Photo provided.
Queen B Sushi Gives Cottonwood a Fresh New Roll
Presented with Scottsdale Community All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale and Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, RIM 2 RIM is part charity game, part neighborhood gathering and a celebration of those who show up for Scottsdale’s youth. Photo courtesy of Colleen Katz-Pictures in Pixels Photography.
Community All-Stars Take To The Court for Boys & Girls Clubs
Inspired by the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, the gathering has grown into a warm Mountain View tradition. Photo provided.
Sit, Stay, Get Blessed: A Mesa Tradition Turns 10
Children's Cancer Network volunteers Melody Orak, Anu Murthy and Carlton Lester at the nonprofit's Food and Basic Needs Pantry. Photo courtesy of Children's Cancer Network.
A Pantry With Purpose, A Fashion Show With Heart
Arizona’s hospitality industry is powered by the people behind every memorable stay. Photo courtesy of Royal Palms Resort & Spa.
AZ Hospitality Has a New Day to Celebrate
AI can offer support, but it can’t replace real human connection or clinical care. Photo by Zach M on Unsplash.
Scottsdale Clinic Sounds the Alarm on AI and Mental Health