Local Lifestyle

On July 11, the Arizona Republic published a scathing article titled, “As Jarrett Maupin Sought Justice for a Phoenix Family, He Also Asked Them for Cash.” Whether you support Reverend Maupin’s efforts or not, you have to admit that this article was a blistering...

July 22, 2020 UPDATE – Two Confederate monuments in Arizona will be relocated to private property (via AZFamily.com) (June 1, 2017) – Did you know that six Confederate monuments are located in Arizona? The six Arizona monuments to the Confederate Army include: Arizona...

Submitted by Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes As your new Maricopa County Recorder, I was elected because of a lack of transparency, voter communication and distrust in the past administration to conduct elections fairly. I am fiercely dedicated to improving and expanding...

Jeri Williams, the City of Phoenix’s new police chief was officially sworn-in at Phoenix Convention Center on October 28. Williams replaces the now-retired Chief Joe Yahner, who was honored at reception earlier that day. Williams’ hire makes her the first female chief...

Submitted by Connie Drake Wilson The Delta Beta Omega (DBO) Educational Advancement Foundation Committee hosted a wine and cheese fundraiser on Sunday, May 22 benefitting the Grace Strauther Endowment Fund. The fund has been established; however, in order to award scholarships,...

Submitted by Crystal Lewis Brown The Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation and Delta Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., presented $22,500 in scholarships during a luncheon on May 21 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. The 10 scholarship recipients were graduating...

By Cynthia Roberts, Diverse Segments Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage In a relationship, you count on your significant other to be there with you through the good and the bad. They are your best friend, your confident and your closest ally. And you count on being able to have...

By now, we’ve all heard about what happened at Desert Vista High School in the Phoenix suburb of Ahwatukee (if you haven’t heard, click here). Many people were outraged, some defended the stunt as a dumb prank, some even called it “Freedom of Speech.” Many...