Chandler offers free Good Neighbor 101 educational sessions for residents to learn about city services and resources, with a chance to win $500 for community events.

Mesa invites residents to volunteer for the "Love Your City" National Day of Service on September 13, offering a range of community improvement activities across the city.

Goodyear introduces a thermal camera system on garbage trucks to detect high temperatures from hazards like lithium-ion batteries, mitigating the risk of vehicle fires and promoting safer waste disposal.

Apache Junction encourages entrepreneurs by offering a digital tool to simplify starting a business, promising support from the Economic Development team.

Simpson Strong-Tie expands in Chandler by leasing a 67,000-square-foot space, aiming to enhance its training, manufacturing, and warehousing operations.

Buckeye Police Department received a $20,000 grant to combat impaired driving, aimed at funding increased patrols and enforcement through the spring. The grant is from the DUI Abatement Council and Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

The report details the drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser's son, Trigg, while his father was distracted. Despite the Chandler Police's child abuse charge recommendation, no charges were pressed.

Avondale opens applications for its free 2025 Citizens Leadership Academy, offering residents an in-depth look at city operations through weekly sessions and activities from October to December.

Pickleman's Gourmet Café is set to open its first Arizona location in Glendale's Arrowhead Towne Center, planning to serve pizzas, sandwiches, and other dishes at its 36th store, which will also celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary.

Community volunteers in Arizona provide food and support through Shalom Pantry and Wilson Community Center to help those affected by high grocery prices.

Extreme heat in Phoenix affects air travel by reducing air density, causing longer takeoffs, increased turbulence, and sometimes delays or weight limitations for flights.

Blackouts hit over 1,700 in Guadalupe; flooding causes deaths and extensive search and rescue operations, prompting calls for financial donations for relief efforts.

A Phoenix therapist uses music in conjunction with CBT to enhance mental health treatment, as reported by the Phoenix New Times and Valley Hospital's blog.