In preparation for freeway roadwork on the start of the Loop 303 Improvement Project, I-17 the Arizona Department of Transportation has announced lane restrictions and ramp closures this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 21–Sunday, Feb. 22. Dove Valley Road The southbound I-17 on-ramp at Dove Valley Road will be closed from 2 a.m. to 1Continue Reading
Residents Invited to Weigh In at Oct. 9 Meeting on NorthPark Master-Planned Development As construction progresses on TSMC chip maker’s second and third wafer fabs under construction on the plant site on the west side of I-17, north of Loop-303, the company is now looking to acquire more land withinContinue Reading
The long-rumored Costco warehouse store near I-17 and Carefree Highway has officially found a landing spot — on the west side of I-17. For years, residents on area community social media pages posted claims that Costco had planned to locate at the northeast corner of I-17 and Carefree Highway, andContinue Reading
Emergency Care & Behavioral Health: County Wants New 200-Bed Hospital Maricopa County is asking voters to support public health by approving Prop 409, a $898-million general obligation bond issue to expand its services at Valleywise Health Medical Center. If approved, Prop 409 would fund expansions to pediatric and primary care,Continue Reading
The Arizona Department of Transportation recently released its summary of highway projects that are either beginning, continuing or slated for completion this year. Three of those projects impact the greater North Phoenix area. Ramp Widening : Sonoran Desert Drive In an effort to reduce traffic congestion on the I-17 northboundContinue Reading
Stick close to home or venture throughout the Valley for these featured celebrations for the Fourth of July weekend. Thursday, July 3 Celebrate America ’25 5–10:30 p.m.Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria623-203-5173Free admission; $30–$35/Parking Gather along the lake shore for fireworks and festivities, including inflatable water slides,Continue Reading
With all of the growth happening along the I-17 corridor since the arrival of the TSMC chip plant, and still so much available state trust land in the far North Phoenix region, there are several avenues for community residents to get involved and help shape the future of the hottestContinue Reading
The Arizona Department of Transportation recently released its summary of highway projects that are either beginning, continuing or slated for completion this year. Three of those projects impact the greater North Phoenix area. 1. I-17 Improvement Project between Anthem Way & Sunset Point Completion is slated in late 2025. WorkContinue Reading
The City of Phoenix is scrapping its quarterly bulk trash collection program with assigned dates to specific zones within the city to a new appointment-based collection system. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 30, customers serviced by the City of Phoenix can make an appointment online or by phone for bulk trashContinue Reading
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 ridersContinue Reading