Traffic Impact Study Delays Construction Plans North Valley Christian Academy is proposing to construct a separate early education center on a parcel of land it owns just north of 27th Drive and Westland Road, but before preliminary site approval can be granted, the City of Phoenix is requiring that the school submit a sealed traffic…
Author: Karen Goveia
Meet Kathryn Kennedy, BASIS Phoenix North Head of School
Valley Vibe spoke to the head of the new North Phoenix charter school about the opening of the new campus on the west side of Anthem. VV: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your background? Kennedy: I am originally from the Midwest, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education…
BASIS Phoenix North Makes Debut with New School in Anthem
The Greater Anthem/North Phoenix area has been known for its abundance of choice for families in finding the right educational fit for their children. This fall, families have another tuition-free public charter school to consider—BASIS Phoenix North is opening its newest location on Anthem’s west side in the Commerce Park, in the space which formerly…
Science and Technology Hub Continues Expansion in North Phoenix
Valley Project Developer Purchases 2,300 Acres Near TSMC The vision for the future science and technology employment hub on state trust land adjacent to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s silicon chip plants under construction, is inching forward, as 2,340 acres were just auctioned off to a real estate firm with a national development and investment footprint,…
Where Teens Ride E-bikes Can be a Costly Mistake
Electric bikes and scooters have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, but the rules on what ages are allowed to legally ride them are different, depending on where you live. Not knowing the rules in your city, community or town can come with a costly fine if teen riders are caught illegally riding their…
Developers Eyeing Up North Gateway
Current Status of Trust Land Applications for Residential/Commercial Development Demand for state trust land was already on the rise in the North Gateway Village, but since TSMC’s arrival in North Phoenix, the need for suppliers, support services and housing near the chip plant has been driving the growth. Valley Vibe reached out to the State…
Tramonto Sprouts Store With PRESS Coffee Cafe Opening
The highly anticipated opening of the Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store in Tramonto Marketplace is planned for Friday, June 14, and a grand opening celebration is planned all weekend. A ribbon cutting is planned for Friday at 6:45 a.m. and the doors to the store open at 7 a.m. Since last year, the grocery chain…
Conserve Water and Save Your Wallet
Get Up to $225 back in City of Phoenix water rebates. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to swap out your old toilet fixtures or upgrade to a smart irrigation controller―the City of Phoenix is now paying single-family homeowners who receive city services to make the switch to more water-efficient models. Keeping water preservation…
Yard Improvement Tips That Help You Save More Green
As the majority of our homes in the greater North Phoenix area hit that 20-year age mark, our yards, which tend to be an extension of our living space, are likely in need of landscape improvements and upgrades, which could quickly add up to some significant water savings. Keeping in mind that 70 percent of the…
Intertwining Cultures and Building Community
Moms English Friendship Group Supports International Families A language and friendship club at Sandra Day O’Connor High School created by a fellow Norterra area SDOHS mom in partnership with the high school aims to ease the transition into the local school community for moms who have relocated from Taiwan as well as other countries. “I…