Goodyear, Arizona's upcoming downtown area, GSQ, attracts new businesses like Fogo de Chão and First Watch, set to open in 2026, amid broader development plans.

Chandler Municipal Airport is offering free guided tours this fall, providing an insight into airport operations. The tours are available on specific dates with limited spots, and interested participants must register online.

"Ballet Under the Stars" is a free outdoor ballet event by Ballet Arizona at Peoria's Centennial Plaza on September 20, offering classical and contemporary performances.

Peoria offers a free concert series each Saturday in September, featuring acts like Simply Three, Tindal Muzic, and Midnight Ride at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Peoria's Rio Vista Recreation Center offers free Sustainable U fall courses on environmentally conscious living, starting with a class on cacti landscaping.

The Exchange Club of Tempe organizes a 9/11 remembrance event with thousands of flags at Tempe Beach Park, accompanied by a concert, a 5K run/walk, and a memorial ceremony.

Kyrene School District considers closing schools due to declining enrollment, sparking community concern. Public hearings are scheduled before a final decision in December 2025.

The Powerball jackpot reaches $1.3 billion, with eight Arizonans winning $50,000 to $150,000 during the Labor Day weekend. Arizona benefits financially from the sales, aiding various local programs.

Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for September 2 and 3, urging residents to limit outdoor activities and take measures to reduce ozone levels.

Crews have reached 80% containment of the Dragon Bravo Fire and completed hazardous tree removal on Highway 67 in the Grand Canyon. Efforts are shifting to Cape Royal Road, with the weather forecast allowing continued work before heavier storms.

Arizona's population increased to 7.6 million, with growing issues like traffic but also strong economic growth, including a low unemployment rate and job growth in certain sectors.

Monsoon storms disrupted Labor Day in the Valley, causing flight delays and power outages, with expectations of cooler weather and rain chances in the coming days.

Artist Betsy Vincent donates over 1,000 paintings to St. Vincent de Paul's De Paul Manor, enriching the environment and impacting residents positively.