Queen Creek, Maricopa rank among top 15 in country for population growth
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on May 18, 2023 show Queen Creek and Maricopa are among the top 15 cities in the nation for population growth one year from July 1, 2021. (deposit photo) The two suburban cities of Phoenix have grown at a faster pace than any other Arizona community in […]
Census: Arizona cities among nation’s fastest growing | State
(Center Square) – As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, Arizona municipalities continue to grow, with some growing at a faster pace than most others. Phoenix added 19,053 people in the 12 months to July last year, according to U.S. Census population estimates released Thursday, more than any other city with over a million people. The only […]
Survey Says? Amarillo Women Among Most Unattractive In America
A long time ago, there was a website that took the world by storm, at least the high school and college world. As you may remember, it was titled “Hot Or Not.” Basically, we rated photos of random people on their attractiveness. Eventually, the site’s buzz and hype died down. It died relatively quickly, either […]
Two Mesa students among 2023 Flinn Scholarship winners
Two students attending the Mesa school were each awarded a Flynn Scholarship. Quinlan Harris of Mesa, Red Mountain High School, and Elizabeth Ghartey, of Gilbert, BASIS Mesa, are among 20 Arizona students to win merit-based scholarships that offer a full ride to one of Arizona’s public colleges. Two people. The scholarship package includes tuition, fees, […]
Arizona among top 10 states for drunken driving deaths
According to two years of data released by the US Department of Transportation, Arizona has one of the highest number of car accidents and drunken driving in the nation. The state landed eighth overall in alcohol-related deaths in 2020 and 2021. The report was released this month. Here’s what that data shows. 716: DUI Deaths […]
San Tan student among 2023 Flinn Scholarship winners
Juniors at Poston Butte High School in the San Tan Valley were awarded Flynn Scholarships. Riley Campbell-Biter is one of 20 Arizona students who have won merit-based scholarships to attend one of Arizona’s public colleges. Poston Butte High School is located in the Florence Unified School District. The scholarship package includes tuition, fees, housing, food, […]
2022 World champions Yi, Bellamy, Pine, Anderson among top stars
David Yee (USA) competes at the Veterans World Championship. File photo of USA Wrestling. Adult wrestlers from across the country compete in Olympic-style freestyle and Greco-Roman. 2023 Masters National Championship at the Southpoint Hotel and Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Masters Greco-Roman Nationals will take place on Wednesday, April 26th, while the Masters Freestyle […]
Phoenix ranks No. 11 among best cities for electric cars
The electric vehicle movement has spread rapidly over the last few years, and by 2022 it will grow exponentially. Record 800,000 electric vehicle sales in 2022, a 65% increase over 2021. Add low prices, continuously improving infrastructure to the mix and you have the perfect recipe for the slow mainstream adoption of electric vehicles. So […]
American Lung Association report ranks Phoenix, Maricopa County among top polluted areas
PHOENIX – The Phoenix metropolitan area is one of the most ozone-polluting cities in the United States, according to a new study. Aviation report status From the American Lung Association. The report highlights that people of color are particularly affected by air pollution and the health problems it can cause. In addition to being ranked […]
Nogales teen Ivan Becerril is closing the digital divide among Latinos
Ivan Becerril, 18, teaches a class on how to navigate Facebook and clear internet history at the Los Nogales Community Center in Nogales on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Jose Ignacio Castañeda Perez/Republic NOGALES — Cheerful Zumba music blared from the downstairs gymnasium and echoed along the walls of the computer lab classroom. In the gym […]
