Phoenix, AZ|News|
Feds Extend Eviction Moratorium For 90 Days To Slow COVID-19 Spread
A federal eviction moratorium that was scheduled to end Wednesday has been extended through June 30.
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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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Closing Parks & Recreation Parking Lots For Easter
The city of Phoenix will close parking lots at its parks for Easter weekend and grilling will be prohibited to cut down COVID-19 spread.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
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Arizona's COVID-19 Response Ranks 47th In Nation: UC Berkeley
Arizona's COVID-19 response ranks 47th out of 50 U.S. states in a study by UC-Berkeley's Othering and Belonging Institute. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Extends Mask Mandate In Spite of Gov. Doug Ducey's Order
The city of Tucson will continue to enforce its mask mandate despite Gov. Doug Ducey's order prohibiting cities from doing so.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe's Marquee Theatre Reopens Tuesday
Tempe's Marquee Theatre is reopening Tuesday night with a pair of cover bands, more than a year after the venue's last live concert.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
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Fighting Hunger: How To Apply For Food Stamps In Arizona
Close to 42 million Americans are expected to be food insecure in 2021. Here’s what you should know about the federal SNAP program.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Ducey's COVID rollback To Tucson Garden Mishap; AZ Weekend Recap
From a Tucson community garden's destruction to bar and restaurant owners' reactions to Gov. Ducey's COVID-19 order.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Q&A With Tucson's Rialto Foundation Board President Kip Volpe
Rialto Foundation board member Kip Volpe discusses how Gov. Ducey's COVID-19 rollbacks impact the live music industry and more with Patch.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Bar, Restaurant Owners Mixed On Ducey Reopening Decision
Arizona bar and restaurant owners have mixed feelings about Gov. Ducey's decision to reopen bars and lift capacity restrictions.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona To Lift Limits On Businesses, Bars
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will lift capacity limits on businesses, reopen bars and phase out local mask mandates.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
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Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: How To Book A Shot
The AZDHS said on Monday that those 16 and older in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how to get yours.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Arizona State Allowing Limited Number Of Fans For Spring Football
Arizona State will allow a limited number of fans to attend the Sun Devils' maroon & gold spring football practices, beginning on March 28
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix City Council Reopens Parks & Recreation Facilities
Parks and other city-owned recreation facilities can reopen, after being shut down since Dec. 3 because of the COVID-19 pandemic
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Arizona Music Venues Reach A COVID-19 Crossroad
Music venues across Arizona are balancing how to safely reopen a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began in America.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Moderna To Conduct Trial Vaccinations For Children In Arizona
The pharmaceutical company Moderna will vaccinate 6,750 healthy children less than 12 years of age nationwide, including in Arizona
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Reports 497 COVID-19 Cases, 21 Deaths On Tuesday
The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 497 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths on Tuesday
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Over 500K Doses Given At State Farm Stadium COVID-19 Vaccine Site
The AZDHS COVID-19 mass-vaccination site at State Farm Stadium has given out more than 500K vaccines, according to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
A Day In The Life Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Site Volunteer
COLUMN: Your Arizona editor spent 8 hours in a parking lot checking in COVID-19 vaccine patients and loved every minute of it.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
CVS Expands Coronavirus Vaccination Sites To 24 Arizona Locations
The coronavirus vaccinations are now available by appointment at 24 locations in Arizona.
Feroze Dhanoa, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Masks Can Come Off For High School Winter Playoffs, Spring Sports, AIA Board Votes
High school athletes will not be required to wear masks during spring sports competition following new guidance from the AIA.
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
SUSD Middle, High Schools Will Offer In-Person Learning
Scottsdale Unified School District schools will return to full days of in-person learning after spring break.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools To Open
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday requiring all schools to reopen for in-person learning by March 15.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizonans Over 55 Now Eligible For The Coronavirus Vaccine
Arizona has lowered its age threshold for the coronavirus vaccine, which began Monday in the Phoenix-metro area.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Holding Memorial For Coronavirus Victims, Survivors
Monday has been designated COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in Tempe and a ceremony will take place to mourn the losses.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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AZ Coronavirus Vaccine Hub: Where, Who And How To Get Immunized
Find the latest information here on who is eligible to be vaccinate in Arizona and how to schedule an appointment.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale's Mustang Library Will Reopen In March
Scottsdale's Mustang Library building will reopen March 1 after being closed since December due to the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
UArizona Vaccination Site Gives 1K Doses To Pima County
The University of Arizona's state-run coronavirus vaccination site will give 1,000 doses from its supply to Pima County to administer.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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CVS To Roll Out Coronavirus Vaccines At 8 AZ Pharmacies
CVS Health will begin administering the coronavirus vaccine eligible Arizonans with appointments at eight of its pharmacies Thursday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Vaccinated Seniors Set Sights On Travel And Reunions With Family And Friends
With COVID-19 ravaging Arizona’s senior community, many long to return to normal activities but remain apprehensive.
Tucson, AZ|News|
UArizona Classes With Less Than 50 Students Can Meet In Person
The University of Arizona entered Stage 2 of its campus reentry plan Monday, allowing classes with less than 50 students to meet in person.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Opening New State Vaccination Site In East Phoenix
The vaccination site at Chandler-Gilbert Community College will begin operating as a state-run location on March 3, officials said.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Spring Training Games Are Still A Hot Ticket In Arizona
Even during a pandemic, the appetite to sit in the sun and watch Major League Baseball spring training appears robust.
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Doctors Call For Action To Eliminate Vitamin D Deficiencies To Help Fight COVID
Could an over the counter capsule be a key in fighting COVID-19? More doctors say yes.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
2 Diamondbacks Players Test Positive For Coronavirus
The Arizona Diamondbacks opened spring training on Wednesday morning but two players were missing.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Postpones Vaccine Appointments, Deliveries Delayed
Pima County said Thursday it will focus on second vaccine dose appointments after weather delayed an already limited vaccine shipment.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Closing 2 Vaccine Distribution Sites
Maricopa County health officials said Thursday it will close two Valley coronavirus vaccination sites as they determine a way forward.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Couple Scammed While Trying To Get Vaccine Appointment
A Scottsdale couple says they were scammed out of over $4,000 after clicking on a pop-up while trying to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Board Of Supervisors To Meet With Tucson City Council
The two bodies will meet virtually on Friday to discuss their response to the pandemic, leaving plenty of time for public comment.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
As Demand Surges, Advocates Worry Food Stamps Miss Eligible Families
The number of Arizona food stamp recipients has surged in the last year, but advocates worry the program doesn't reach everyone it should.
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Baseball Team Ready To Roll No Matter What 2021, Pandemic Have In Store
Arizona State’s 2020 baseball season ended amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. And the start of this season was no sure thing.
