Maricopa opens registration for its Citizen Leadership Academy's 2024 Fall Session, offering residents an in-depth look at local governance. Limited to 30 participants, the program encourages early sign-ups.

Americans now consider an average net worth of $2.5 million to be rich, a Charles Schwab survey reveals, with varying thresholds across generations and cities.

Author Donis Casey will serve as Glendale's Writer in Residence, offering free writing workshops and consultations at the city's public libraries from September to November.

The Earnest House of Tucson partners with PACC to provide transitional housing to residents and foster animals, aiding mutual recovery and offering a fresh start for both.

Pima County promotes students’ health and environmental awareness with Walk ‘N’ Roll to School Week, offering prizes for participation and encouraging active commutes.

Pima County Parks & Recreation, with the UofA's shooting team, offers a complimentary "First Shots" gun safety course on August 31 at the Southeast Regional Park Shooting Range.

Surprise, AZ car seat clinics move from Fire Station 303 to 307 until early 2025, on the 1st/3rd Tuesdays and 3rd Saturday monthly, due to construction.

The Scottsdale Family Resource Center is launching the Little ReadER Book Club for children, backed by a donation in honor of Edmond Richard, providing books and early learning activities.

Mesa is hosting a city-wide volunteer event on Sept. 7 called "Love Your City," part of the National Day of Service, and seeks volunteers for various morning projects.

Phoenix is welcoming nominees for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Awards Breakfast, recognizing individuals and businesses advocating for social justice and equality. Nominations close on September 27.

Surprise, Arizona, is improving its waste disposal with a monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, separating e-waste and offering 50 electronic pickups monthly plus 40 other HHW collections per day.

Registration is open for El Mirage's Fall Bulk Trash Curbside Pickup, a city service that helps residents dispose of large items for a fee, requiring adherence to specific disposal guidelines.

Peoria introduces a new Bell 505 helicopter to enhance its public safety operations, with officials expressing the initiative’s role in improving emergency response and aerial support.