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The former Cesar Chavez Library in is now the Prickly Pear Library.

Phoenix's former Cesar Chavez Library renamed to Prickly Pear Library - Daily Independent The former Cesar Chavez Library in Phoenix is now the Prickly Pear Library. That was the overwhelming favorite from a public survey out of five desert flora names. Phoenix City Council approved …

The city of is considering raising the minimum wage for city workers and workers of companies contracted with the city.

Phoenix considers raising minimum wage for city workers and contractors - Phoenix Independent The city of Phoenix is considering raising the minimum wage for city workers and workers of companies contracted with the city. Council voted 9-0 on Wednesday to have staff analyze the impact …

Every year, hundreds of homeless people in Maricopa County die of extreme heat; 645 people died in 2023 alone.

With the help of Phoenix Rescue Mission, that number decreased to 430 in 2025, and more than 1,300 people were also saved that year.

Phoenix Rescue Mission aims to help homeless, save lives with summer heat effort - Phoenix Independent Every year, hundreds of homeless people in Maricopa County die of extreme heat; 645 people died in 2023 alone. With the help of Phoenix Rescue Mission, that number decreased to 430 in 2025, and over …

Sign spinner builds community, career via TikTok.

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Sign spinner builds community, career via TikTok - Daily Independent PHOENIX – Steele Indian School Park was desolate on a 100-degree Tuesday morning. But Charles Kundelius still showed up at 11:30 a.m., placing his collection of signs under a tree and cranking his …

Arizona’s economy is changing fast — and so is its job market.

Arizona’s fastest-growing careers: Health care, tech and manufacturing - Phoenix Independent Arizona’s economy is changing fast — and so is its job market.

Sandra Christensen feels her nearly four years of experience on the Paradise Valley School District Governing Board makes her the ideal candidate for one of the two House seats open in Legislative District 4 this year.

Sandra Christensen wants to improve Arizona’s schools through the Legislature - Scottsdale Independent Sandra Christensen feels her nearly four years of experience on the Paradise Valley School District Governing Board makes her the ideal candidate for one of the two House seats open in Legislative …