The Irish Fountain Fest in Fountain Hills offers a free St. Paddy's Day celebration with activities like live music, dancing, food, and a beer garden, punctuated by a green fountain display.

The 22nd Annual Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival will feature over 3,500 student artworks, live performances, and food trucks at 8401 E. Monroe Street, on March 2, with free admission and parking.

Maricopa region receives over $80 million in federal funds to combat homelessness, with $46.5 million for social services and $36.3 million for housing stability programs.

Renters in Surprise and Scottsdale, Arizona, benefit from a good balance between income and living costs, with Surprise ranking second in the country for this balance, according to RentCafe data.

Sprouts Farmers Market's stock hit a record high after reporting a revenue surge, surpassing Wall Street expectations with $1.7 billion in Q4 revenue. The company plans to open around 35 new stores in the current year.

Salt & Straw, an ice cream chain, is opening new locations in Gilbert, Arizona, this summer and in Eugene, Oregon, on April 8th, expanding their presence in the US.

Phoenix Water Services Department launched Drought Sim, a game allowing users to manage city water during drought, educating them on the complexity of water resource management.

A four-year-old girl died after being hit by a car outside her San Tan Valley home; she had previously survived a near-drowning incident two years earlier.

The 40th annual Arizona Matsuri in Phoenix celebrated Japanese culture with food, performances, and a cosplay contest.

A mother and son were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Pinal County, Arizona, after a family celebration. An investigation into driver inattention as the cause is ongoing.

Phoenix police seek help finding an SUV involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed Katherine Vittoria. A video shows the likely Ford Explorer. Witnesses can call Silent Witness; a $2,000 reward is offered.

Phoenix forecast predicts mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures for the week, with minor fluctuations and a high of 81 degrees expected on Friday.

A man died in a hit-and-run in Phoenix, with police investigating the incident near 39th Avenue and Van Buren Street. The driver fled and remains unidentified.