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Goldwater Institute policy report shows continued high homelessness rates despite spending efforts from Phoenix

By PHX Reporter reports | Jul 10, 2024

A policy report produced by The Goldwater Institute examining homelessness in Maricopa County shows that the rate of homelessness and the homeless population continues to rise throughout the area despite over $180 million spent by the city of Phoenix to combat the issue.

St. Gregory parishioner: 'The protections we have fought for in this country are being wiped away'

By PHX Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

Maria Birnbaum, a Phoenix resident and member of the St. Gregory parish, said the protections against abortion, crime, and issues at the border "are being wiped away."

Cardinals evaluate defensive line ahead of training camp

By PHX Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

As the Cardinals' offseason concludes, players are taking a break from the facility while remaining focused on football. They are preparing to report to Glendale for training camp on July 23. In anticipation of the upcoming season, azcardinals.com is evaluating each position group. The next focus is the defensive line.

PVCC announces winners of first-ever STEAM Art competition

By PHX Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) recently announced the winners of its inaugural STEAM Art competition. The event aimed to bridge the gap between science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and art by showcasing works that reflect this intersection. Fourteen submissions from nine students, faculty, and staff members competed for top honors.

Arizona issues high pollution advisory for Maricopa County

By PHX Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Wednesday, July 10, and Thursday, July 11, 2024. This advisory is due to expected ozone levels that may exceed the federal health standard.

Banner Health warns of increased risk of serious burns during summer heat

By PHX Reporter | Jul 10, 2024

As temperatures continue to climb, Banner Health is reminding the community to be cautious. Doctors report an increase in contact burns during the summer months as temperatures consistently remain in the triple digits.

Maricopa County Education: 14,973 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By PHX Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Maricopa County schools reported 14,973 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Maricopa County Education: 14,973 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By PHX Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Maricopa County schools reported 14,973 American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year.

Mater Misericordiae parishioner: Democrats 'that are in power scream evil and ugliness'

By PHX Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

Mary Quinn, a Phoenix resident and member of the Mater Misericordiae parish, said she will vote to fight again the Democrats who "scream evil and ugliness" from their positions of power.

Arizona doctor: Untreated sinus infections can lead ‘to chronic bad breath’

By PHX Reporter | Jul 9, 2024

According to Dr. John Stewart of Arizona Breathe Free, one of the more unpleasant symptoms of sinusitis is bad breath, which can occur due to congestion and mouth breathing.

From Grand Canyon Times

Tuition and fees at GateWay Community College for in-state students among the lowest in Arizona in 2023

By Grand Canyon Times | 6 months ago

College costs for in-state students at GateWay Community College, in Phoenix, were $2,358 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 4% of Maricopa County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By PHX Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

In Maricopa County schools, 4% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 4% of Maricopa County's student body in 2022-23 school year

By PHX Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

In Maricopa County schools, 4% of students identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

Government event this week in City of Phoenix: July 7-13

By PHX Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in City of Phoenix this week.

St. Vincent De Paul parishioner: 'This country has gone from bad to worse with Biden'

By PHX Reporter reports | Jul 8, 2024

Clemente Perez, a Phoenix resident and member of the St. Vincent De Paul parish located at 3140 N 51st Ave in Phoenix, said she will be voting for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election despite previously always voting for the Democrat party because of Biden's poor performance as President.

Ozone high pollution advisory issued for Maricopa County

By PHX Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This advisory is due to expected ozone levels that may exceed the federal health standard.

Banner Health opens new medical center in Scottsdale

By PHX Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Banner Health opens Scottsdale health center

Cardinals assess offensive line ahead of training camp

By PHX Reporter | Jul 8, 2024

Now that the Cardinals' offseason work has concluded, the players are out of the facility. Many have stated that these next few weeks aren't time off from football but time away from the facility, hoping players remain locked in and prepared to report to Glendale for training camp on July 23. In the meantime, azcardinals.com will evaluate each position group prior to camp.

Entertainment event this week in City of Phoenix: July 7-13

By PHX Reporter | Jul 7, 2024

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in City of Phoenix this week.

PHX Reporter area weekly mass times

By PHX Reporter | Jul 6, 2024

The following parishes in the PHX Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.