https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:32 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/cropped-Logos_Phoenix-favicon.png The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/arizonas-1b-broadband-investment-aims-to-deliver-statewide-high-speed-internet/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=961 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/arizonas-1b-broadband-investment-aims-to-deliver-statewide-high-speed-internet/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:26:21 -0700 Other $1B Broadband Investment  Arizona is moving closer to something that’s long been promised but unevenly delivered: reliable, high-speed internet for the entire state. With nearly $1 billion now unlocked for broadband expansion, the goal of connecting more households looks simple on paper. Yet, the implications stretch far beyond faster downloads. From rural towns and Tribal lands to growing metro areas,...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/arizonas-1b-broadband-investment-aims-to-deliver-statewide-high-speed-internet/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/rafis-hope-makes-a-lasting-impact-in-2025/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=955 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/rafis-hope-makes-a-lasting-impact-in-2025/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:59:38 -0700 Services The community initiative continues to support its neighbors. At Rafi Law Group, community involvement isn’t treated as a side project or a seasonal effort. It’s built into how the firm shows up. In 2025, that commitment continued through Rafi’s Hope, the firm’s community initiative launched in 2022 to invest in children, families, and underserved communities across Arizona. What defines Rafi’s...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/rafis-hope-makes-a-lasting-impact-in-2025/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/arizona-benefits-fund-receives-45m-from-tribal-gaming/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=948 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/arizona-benefits-fund-receives-45m-from-tribal-gaming/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:43:11 -0700 Other Arizona’s long relationship with tribal gaming has quietly become one of the state’s most dependable funding stories. While headlines often focus on budget debates or legislative showdowns, a steady stream of revenue continues to flow from tribal casinos into public programs that many residents rely on every day. That context matters as Arizona navigates rising costs in education, emergency response,...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/arizona-benefits-fund-receives-45m-from-tribal-gaming/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/a-celebration-of-aviation-for-the-whole-family-at-chandler-municipal-airport/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=937 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/a-celebration-of-aviation-for-the-whole-family-at-chandler-municipal-airport/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:57:08 -0700 Travel / Entertainment / Leisure At Airport Day, visitors can view static aircraft displays, meet pilots, enjoy food trucks, and mingle with a variety of aviation organizations, plus Chandler Police, Fire and other city services. Something special is coming to the skies over Chandler! Chandler Municipal Airport is welcoming the return of Airport Day, a celebration that brings aviation lovers, families, and the simply curious...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/a-celebration-of-aviation-for-the-whole-family-at-chandler-municipal-airport/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/how-much-does-arizona-earn-from-entertainment/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=932 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/how-much-does-arizona-earn-from-entertainment/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:38:30 -0700 Other Arizona has a powerful entertainment landscape that generates good revenues for the state. The state’s entertainment revenue engine spans from national parks to major film festivals and live events. Major film sets keep returning to the famous Arizona desert while locals and visitors flock to entertainment districts that deliver everything expected. 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Autism Academy for Education & Development started with one groundbreaking campus and has since grown into six locations across the...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/how-crave-protein-cafe-olive-branch-boutique-and-hotworx-support-this-local-autism-school/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/blooming-with-heart-discover-the-beauty-of-19th-flower-shop/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=884 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/blooming-with-heart-discover-the-beauty-of-19th-flower-shop/#respond Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:30:14 -0700 Services Nestled in the heart of Phoenix at 4127 N. 19thth Avenue, 19th Flower Shop is a local florist dedicated to helping you celebrate life’s most meaningful moments with stunning floral artistry. Whether you’re marking a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or simply brightening someone’s day, this charming flower boutique creates custom arrangements that speak from the heart.  At 19th Flower Shop, flowers...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/blooming-with-heart-discover-the-beauty-of-19th-flower-shop/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/nothing-brings-people-together-like-the-multicultural-festival/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=906 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/nothing-brings-people-together-like-the-multicultural-festival/#respond Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:02:17 -0700 Travel / Entertainment / Leisure Chandler’s Multicultural Festival is back and ready to celebrate community through food, entertainment and more Who doesn’t love live performances, delicious food and engaging experiences? Throw in some shopping, a custom cruiser car show and learning about your community, and you have a great day in Chandler! The City of Chandler’s Multicultural Festival is back for its 31st year to...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/nothing-brings-people-together-like-the-multicultural-festival/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/female-owned-sports-clinic-with-a-passion-for-natural-and-holistic-healing/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=899 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/female-owned-sports-clinic-with-a-passion-for-natural-and-holistic-healing/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:01:19 -0700 Health and Wellness Founded on a passion for holistic and integrative healthcare, this clinic combines modern therapeutic techniques with natural healing approaches to give each patient personalized care. Sports & Family Care Clinic is a female-owned and operated wellness center in Phoenix dedicated to helping patients heal faster, stronger, and more naturally. Founded on a passion for holistic and integrative healthcare, the clinic...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/female-owned-sports-clinic-with-a-passion-for-natural-and-holistic-healing/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/filibertos-mexican-food-honoring-tradition-community-and-growth-across-the-valley/ https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=893 mike https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/filibertos-mexican-food-honoring-tradition-community-and-growth-across-the-valley/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:18:01 -0700 Travel / Entertainment / Leisure For decades, Filiberto’s Mexican Food has been a cornerstone of Arizona’s dining scene, blending bold flavors, cultural pride, and community commitment. Across eight key locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area — Phoenix, Apache Junction, Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Peoria, and Scottsdale — Filiberto’s continues to build on a legacy rooted in authenticity and service. The Valley locations at 2955 N. 91st...]]> https://storyconsole-phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/sc/filibertos-mexican-food-honoring-tradition-community-and-growth-across-the-valley/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times