Tucson, AZ|News|
Multiple Tucson Area Districts Defy Ducey, Continue Mask Order
Three Tucson school districts will continue to enforce mask mandates, after Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order ending enforcement.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Arizona: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Arizona are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Unified School District Keeps Mask Mandate
Scottsdale Unified School District will keep its mask mandate in place, despite Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order on the matter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Union High School District Keeping Mask Mandate
Phoenix Union High School District shirked Gov. Doug Ducey's executive order
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona Gives Day 2021 Shatters Record For Donations
Arizona Gives Day brought in $7.1M in donations for state-based nonprofits this year, breaking the organization's record in the process.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Mayor, 4 Council Members Make History At Inauguration
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and four City Council members made history on Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Gov. Doug Ducey Bans State 'Vaccine Passports'
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order banning the government from requiring COVID-19 "vaccine passports" Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Hosting Virtual Historic Preservation Plan Meeting
The city of Tempe is hosting a Zoom public meeting next Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss its Historic Preservation Plan. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Food Bank Distribution Spikes In, Near Tucson
Tucson's Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona has seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In, Near Phoenix
Phoenix's St. Mary's Food Bank, along with Mesa's United Food Bank have seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Fidelity Hiring Financial Planners In Phoenix
Fidelity Investments is looking to hire 1,000 remote licensed financial planners in cities like Phoenix. Here's how to apply.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona Adds More Than 16,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls To 6.7%
Arizona's unemployment rate fell .2% from 6.7% in March after adding more than 16,000 jobs during the month. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Seeks Public Input On City's Return From COVID-19 Pandemic
The city of Tempe asks the public to complete a survey to help the Downtown Tempe Authority plan for the summer months.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Let The Good Times Roll Valley Roller Skaters Adapt During Pandemic, Embrace Community To Overcome Adversity
Phoenix's roller skating community isn't only navigating shutdowns and reopenings, they’re searching for a place to roll – and a community.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Adjusts Kino Stadium Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Site
Pima County will switch its drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site at Kino Stadium to nighttime only operations Wednesday and close on May 14.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
AZDHS Recommends Pause Of Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
AZDHS recommends a pause in the use of the vaccine produced by the Johnson and Johnson because of blood-clot concerns. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Biden's American Jobs Plan Highlights Arizona's Needs
The White House hopes to reinvigorate Arizona's infrastructure after it received a C grade on its infrastructure report card.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Does Arizona Need Vaccine Passports? Patch Readers Weigh In
Arizona Patch readers shared their thoughts around the idea of a statewide vaccine passport. See what they had to say.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Reaffirms Mask Mandate
The Tempe City Council reaffirmed the existing mask mandate within city limits Thursday night. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Closed Arizona Venues Can Apply For Federal Grants: Here's How
The U.S. Small Business Administration will accept applications for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants starting Friday. Here's how to apply.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Q&A With Cathy Rivers, New Rialto Theatre Executive Director
Cathy Rivers was named the new executive director of the downtown Tucson venue on Wednesday. Here's what she has to say about her new role.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Christian Football Navigates Split Season, COVID-19 Outbreak To Land Spot In NAIA Playoffs
When the COVID-19 pandemic rolled from spring to fall in 2020, it put college football seasons at every level in doubt.
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona 3rd Fastest Economic Recovery From COVID-19: WalletHub
Arizona's recovery is the 3rd fastest in the nation, in terms of unemployment claims filed, according to WalletHub. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Phoenix Mass Vaccination Site Moving To Tempe
The Arizona-run COVID-19 vaccination facility at Phoenix Municipal Stadium will move to Tempe's Desert Financial Arena on Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Do You Support A Vaccine Passport In Arizona? Take Our Survey
Are you in favor of or against requiring individuals to show that they have been vaccinated against or have tested negative for COVID-19?
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Rialto Theatre Announces New Executive Director
Tucson's Rialto Theatre has named Cathy Rivers as its new executive director, effective June 1. Rivers previously worked for KXCI-FM.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Reaffirms Mask Mandate
The city of Phoenix reaffirmed its mask mandate on Monday, joining the likes of Tucson and Flagstaff in mandating masks within city limits.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Lower Income, Hispanic Neighborhoods Lag On Vaccinations
A March report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention praised only two states for their efforts in getting vaccines.
Across Arizona|News|
Mountain Marathon To Minor League Hockey: Unique Events in AZ
Arizona's sports and recreation calendar is returning to normalcy a year into the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are events to watch this spring.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
These Arizona Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes
Forbes this week released its 2021 World's Billionaires List. Those on the list saw their fortunes increase by more than $5 trillion.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
New COVID-19 Vaccine Site Coming To Scottsdale's WestWorld
A new COVID-19 vaccination site is opening April 22 at Scottsdale's WestWorld exhibition center. Here's what you need to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona's Economy 2nd-Least Impacted By COVID-19: Study
WalletHub looked at 13 key metrics for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, and found that Arizona is doing well overall.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
‘Fourth Wave': As Mask Mandates Are Lifted, Arizona Health Researchers Urge COVID-19 Caution
Health researchers on Wednesday urged caution despite the state's lifting of restrictions on businesses and government.
Tempe, AZ|News|
Limited Cactus League Attendance Has Ripple Effect On Local Businesses
This year's limited capacity at Cactus League contests had a series of ripple effects on Tempe's economy.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Services And Meals In And Near Phoenix
Easter traditions are returning in-person in Phoenix.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
TGen Is Testing Cats And Dogs In Arizona For COVID-19
The Translational Genomics Research Institute has launched a new project with the Arizona Department of Health Services on COVID-19 & pets.
Tempe, AZ|News|
What's Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Tempe
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open in Tempe on Easter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
What's Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Tucson
Whether it's the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here's a look at what's open in Tucson on Easter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Scottsdale
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Scottsdale on Easter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
What’s Open, Closed On Easter 2021 In Phoenix
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Phoenix on Easter.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Pops Orchestra Cancels Spring Concert Series
Tucson Pops Orchestra will hold its 'Music Under the Stars' series in the fall instead of the spring.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
