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Going solar? Here's what you need to know.
By Shay Moser
Solar panels are a lot less expensive than they were a decade ago. But they’re still an investment and determining whether you can install a system can be daunting — something Val Berechet...
May 31, 2023
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Adventure Awaits: Gecko Climbing Gym's Summer Camp Offers Climbing, Yoga, Games, and More for Kids.
By Shay Moser
While climbing draws families to Gecko Climbing Gym, children attending its summer youth camp will also get to do yoga, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and more to stay active while...
May 1, 2023
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Thornley Law Firm brings boutique feel, individualized service to legal system.
By Shay MoserPhotos by Kimberly Carrillo
For six years, Zach Thornley worked for a corporate defense firm handling 120 to 150 cases at a time. Now he focuses on fewer cases delivering personalized, client-centered service.
Since opening...
April 3, 2023
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Arizona Sunrays Opens New North Phoenix Location: Center offers year-round fun & fitness for the whole family.
By Shay Moser
Parents looking for something fun, active, and educational for their young ones from 6 months to teens need to look no further than the Arizona Sunrays, whose third location is coming soon to...
February 27, 2023
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Let Lake Electric Keep Your Lights On
By Shay Moser
Joe Lake believes in excellent customer service, meaning promptly responding to service requests, providing expert knowledge, and being on time for scheduled services.
To do this at his family-owned Valley electrical company, Lake, a...
January 31, 2023
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Ready for Swim Season: We Fix Ugly Pools says winter is best for installations and renovations
By Shay Moser
For many Arizonans, the end of summer means the end of that faint taste of chlorine. But fall and winter signal the time for numerous Valley residents to mend or upgrade a well-used...
January 2, 2023
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Shopping for Health Insurance? Start with The Eddington Group
By Shay Moser
More Americans have health insurance this year than at any time. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the national uninsured rate reached an all-time low of 8% in early...
December 1, 2022
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In the mood for a holiday show? Arizona Broadway Theatre has everyone covered
By Shay MoserPhotos Courtesy of Arizona Broadway Theatre
Are you ready to see Charles Dickens’ Ebenezer Scrooge like never before? Well, prepare for some holiday fun as Arizona Broadway Theatre’s (ABT) production of “A Christmas Carol...
October 31, 2022
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Healthy Home Flooring: Locally Owned and Operated Company wants to “Floor You” with their Quality
Braden Sherman is a customer experience and marketing expert at Healthy Home Flooring. She shares that Healthy Home Flooring aims to “floor” customers with their quality products and services from the very first phone call.
“The...
September 30, 2022
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New School Year, New Possibilities: DVUSD’s New School, Gifted Program, and Online Campus
By Shay Moser
More than 32,000 youth returned to Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) classrooms for the new school year—a year highlighted with a new elementary school, a new full continuum gifted program, and a...
August 31, 2022
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All Fired Up!
By Michelle Talsma EversonPhotos Courtesy of Mesquite Fresh Street Mex
When you walk into Mesquite Fresh Street Mex, you’re greeted by friendly faces, bold colors, welcoming décor, and of course, the sizzle and delicious smell of...
August 3, 2022
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It’s Solar Season! Locally Owned Sunsolar Solutions Continues to Shine!
By Michelle Talsma EversonPhoto by Kimberly Carrillo
Summer is here, which Michael O’Donnell, vice president of sales and co-owner at Sunsolar Solutions, affectionately calls, “Solar Season.” With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year...
May 31, 2022
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Arizona Broadway Theatre: The North Valley’s one-of-a-kind professional theatre has something for everyone
“There’s a place for everyone in theatre,” is a mantra at Arizona Broadway Theatre (ABT). Located in the North Valley, ABT is a nonprofit organization and Arizona’s one-of-a-kind, award-winning, state-of-the-art professional theatre showcasing locally and...
May 2, 2022
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Your Hometown Insurance Experts: Discover Insurance as it Should be with Wishwell Insurance Brokers
From Medicare to motorcycle insurance—and everything in between—navigating the insurance landscape on your own can be confusing. Luckily, Wishwell Insurance Brokers, based right here in the North Valley, has over 40 years combined experience between...
March 31, 2022
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Wyman Plumbing & Mechanical: North Phoenix’s go-to residential and commercial plumbing and appliance repair experts
By Michelle Talsma Everson
Growing up, North Phoenix resident Tamra Wyman worked for her parents’ small business—and she loved it. When she began her first official job outside of her family’s business, it was working a...
March 1, 2022
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Built for Fun: Local family opens Bricks & Minifigs, a store for all things LEGO
By Sondra BarrPhotos by Mark Susan
LEGO is a family affair for the Blaz family. Longtime fans of the construction toys, Allen and Kat Blaz decided to turn their family’s LEGO hobby into a North Phoenix...
January 31, 2022
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Delicious News: Avenue 27 Re-Opens, Welcoming Local Diners The fine dining restaurant at Barry Goldwater High School reemerges with in-person service and a rejuvenated menu
The student-run, full-service restaurant on the campus of Barry Goldwater High School (BGHS) has just reopened for in-person dining. The award-winning restaurant, which first opened to the public in 2018, was closed for in-person dining...
January 3, 2022
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Arizona Natural Concepts: A passion for the plant, patient, and community
By Michelle Talsma EversonPhotos by Kimberly Carrillo
Earlier this year, Arizona became the fifteenth state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana. Now, adults ages 21 and over can legally purchase marijuana (also known as cannabis)...
December 1, 2021
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Red Effect Infrared Fitness at Norterra: Personalized fitness classes infused with infrared therapy at this one-of-a-kind fitness concept
By Michelle Talsma EversonPhotos Courtesy of Dana Gibbons
Living in North Phoenix has many perks, including being the home of the state’s only Red Effect Infrared Fitness, located at the Shops at Norterra. Whether you’re new...
November 1, 2021
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Healthy Home Flooring: This locally owned and operated company wants to “floor you” with their quality
When it comes time to replace your flooring, many homeowners may be nervous at the seemingly daunting task. But, lucky for Valley residents, Healthy Home Flooring—a locally owned and operated flooring company—is here for them...
October 1, 2021
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No One Does It Like a Neighborhood Expert: Realtor Shelley Sakala shares the secrets to her success
If you’ve lived in the area awhile, chances are you’ve seen, heard, or even run into Shelley Sakala. Shelley has lived in the neighborhood for the past 14 years and has made it a point...
August 31, 2021
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For The Love of the Game Bob Parsons Opens PXG Storefront at The Shops at Norterra
PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) continues to forge ahead with its commitment to brick-and-mortar retail, opening its eighth U.S. store location. The latest, a 4,000 square foot facility at The Shops at Norterra, marks the third...
July 31, 2021