Guest Contributor
April 30, 2025
Government, Mayors' Letter, Politics
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Council heard an updated presentation from Community Development Director, Tony Manfredi. His staff consists of a Permit Technician, Building Inspector, Licensing Administrator, Code Compliance Officer, Plan Review Services, and a third-party staff Zoning Administrator. This department has become a vital part of our city as we continue …
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Jenn Walker
April 29, 2025
Arts & Entertainment, Living
In a nail-biting finale against the Globe Bears, the Mesa Miners won the Capstone Copper Trophy during the inaugural Old Dominion Cup on Sunday, scoring an explosive 12 runs in the 10th inning after a 7-7 tie held through regulation and two extra innings. The two-day tournament marked a historic …
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Patti Daley
April 29, 2025
History, Living
FamilySearch International, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), is dedicated to helping people preserve their family history. LDS supports 6580 FamilySearch centers worldwide and a database with over 19 billion searchable names. “It’s valuable to know who you are and where you came …
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Guest Contributor
April 28, 2025
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
By Dr. Richard Ramos Over the course of the 2024-25 school year, Miami Unified School District No. 40 launched five critical district-wide initiatives. With a primary focus on students, we recognize that children need to develop beyond test scores. To support each child’s academic progress, we put an emphasis on …
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Jenn Walker
April 26, 2025
Education, Health&Spirit, Living
There was a time when a gardening revolution took hold across the country. During World War I and World War II, US citizens were encouraged to plant vegetable gardens in backyards, churches, city parks, and playgrounds. By 1943, more than 40 percent of all produce grown in the country came …
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David Abbott
April 25, 2025
Government, Living, Sponsor Content
Sustainability and economic development have been hallmarks of Globe City Council’s agenda for the past decade, requiring both long-term planning and attention to details to manage land use and growth throughout the City. While the General Plan update—scheduled to be completed by Fiscal Year 2026—will address overall land use in …
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Carissa Pool
April 23, 2025
Education, Living, Sponsor Content
At the Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT), students are rolling up their sleeves—literally—as they gain hands-on training in one of the most in-demand healthcare professions: phlebotomy. This program prepares high school students for immediate employment in clinics and hospitals. It also provides an entry point into broader healthcare careers …
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David Abbott
April 22, 2025
Culture, Education, Living, Sponsor Content
Since 2016, the San Carlos Unified School District has focused on improving student outcomes with the concept of Shiłgozhóó, and an approach to education that addresses the needs of students beyond the classroom. Shiłgozhóo, meaning “I am balanced. I am in harmony, I am at peace, I am happy,” is …
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Jenn Walker
April 18, 2025
Attractions, Culture, History, Living
Being part of Arizona’s “Copper Triangle,” most people only think of copper when they think of mining in Gila County. But there was another mineral that was heavily mined here—the notoriously white, fibrous mineral known as chrysotile, the most commonly used form of asbestos. Before major health concerns, there was …
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David Sowders
April 16, 2025
Uncategorized
When the Miami Town Council met April 14, Town Manager Alexis Rivera reported that a $10 million petition to fund road and sidewalk repairs was being presented at the State Capitol, specifically to the office of State Representative David Marshall. Rivera said the package was for the downtown area and …
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