Sports and Culture in the Valley

As Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program surpasses $1 billion, critics warn the state’s school voucher expansion is draining resources from struggling public schools. Despite record spending, Arizona ranks near the bottom in education performance and funding. Advocates say the state’s priorities favor choice over equity, leaving teachers and students to make up the difference.

When President Trump’s new decree slapped a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions, shockwaves hit Arizona’s tech and university communities. At ASU, international students fear job offers will vanish, while local employers brace for stalled innovation. As confusion spreads from Silicon Valley to Tempe, Arizona finds itself caught between protecting workers and preserving its global talent pipeline.

Hidden beneath the sparkle of crystals and the flutter of monarch butterflies, the Phoenix Convention Center is leading downtown’s sustainability movement. From LED lighting that saves millions to composting 64 tons of organic waste with city partners, the center proves green innovation can thrive in urban spaces.

Taking fashion and faith to the next level, Hope Church hosted a fall fashion show to embrace beauty

Phoenix risks food safety concerns with different violations and still receiving opportunities to stay open.