Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Unified To Require Masks
Parents gathered in protest, but with more than 2,000 students sick or quarantined, the school board voted to enact a mask mandate anyway.
Caitlin Sievers, Patch Staff
Arizona: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Arizona are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Tempe, AZ|News|
Arizona State University Will Require Masks In Classrooms
The university announced Wednesday that it will require masks in certain indoor settings
Caitlin Sievers, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Brings Back Masks For City Facilities
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero directed City Manager Michael Ortega to resume a mask mandate in all city facilities, as COVID-19 cases rise.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
13 Arizona Counties Could Be Affected By CDC's New Mask Guidance
U.S. health officials are recommending that those who are vaccinated wear masks indoors if they are in a region with higher case rates.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Banner Health To Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines For Employees
Phoenix-based health care provider Banner Health is requiring that its employees be vaccinated no later than Nov. 1. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Overdose Deaths Spike In Arizona During 2020, Pandemic: CDC
In the U.S., drug overdose deaths increased by nearly 30 percent in 2020. In Arizona, deaths were up nearly 34 percent.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
COVID-19: How The Rapidly Spreading ‘Delta Variant' Might Change Your Behavior
The delta variant is a mutant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Early estimates suggest the new strain may be more transmissible.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Concerts Near Me: See Who's Playing In Phoenix This Summer
Live music is returning to the Phoenix area after many shows were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See who's playing in the Valley.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Phoenix
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Phoenix approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Scottsdale's Paiute Center Hosting Clinic
Scottsdale's Paiute Neighborhood Center is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic next Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about it.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Tempe Islamic Center Hosting Free Clinic
Tempe's Islamic Community Center is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination event on Friday. Here's what you need to know about it.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
ASU Planning On Having Full Capacity Crowds At Sun Devil Stadium
The Arizona State University athletics department plans on having 100 percent capacity for the Sun Devils' football games this fall.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Union High School District Hosting COVID-19 Vaccinations
Tempe Union High School District is teaming up with Albertson's to offer COVID-19 vaccinations at three school sites this summer.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
How A COVID-19 Vaccination In Pima County Could Win You $10,000
Pima County is teaming up with the Arizona Lottery to offer scratcher tickets to anyone that gets a COVID-19 vaccination this weekend.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
OneAZ Community Foundation Selects Tucson Charities For Grants
A trio of Tucson nonprofit groups were among the 14 groups picked by One AZ Community Foundation. Here's what you need to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
OneAZ Community Foundation Picks Scottsdale Charity For Grant
Scottsdale's Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship was among the 14 groups picked by One AZ Community Foundation. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
OneAZ Community Foundation Selects Phoenix Charities For Grants
Phoenix's Feeding Phoenix Farm, A New Leaf & Generation Justice were among the 14 groups picked by One AZ Community Foundation. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
CVS Health Offering Super Bowl Tickets To Boost Vaccine Rates
CVS Health is giving away everything from free cruises to a VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI to encourage people to get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Companies Team Up To Honor Local Caregivers
Several Phoenix area caregiving groups have teamed up to honor those that serve older adults. Here's their story.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson's AVA Amphitheater Unveils 2021 Concert Schedule
Casino Del Sol's AVA Amphitheater welcomes Chaka Khan, Ice Cube, George Lopez and more in 2021. See who else is playing the venue here.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Unveiling New COVID-19 Dashboard
The city of Tempe will unveil a new COVID-19 dashboard at the next Tempe City Council meeting on Thursday night. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Diamondbacks Hosting Family COVID-19 Vaccination Site
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination site for families at Chase Field on June 5. Here's what to know about the event.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Buzz Franchise Brands Bringing New Concepts To Phoenix Region
Buzz Franchise Brands of Virginia is bringing multiple concepts to Phoenix. Read more about why the company chose the Valley here.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Downtown Tucson's Fox Theatre Unveils 2021 Concert Schedule
Downtown Tucson's Fox Theatre unveiled its first batch of in-person concerts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Monday.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Cocktails To Go: Arizona Bars, Restaurants Can Sell Mixed Drinks
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Friday that allows bars, liquor stores and restaurants to sell cocktails to go, starting Oct. 1.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Phoenix Drops Mask Mandate
Phoenix has removed its city-wide mask mandate, after the CDC's announcement that fully-vaccinated people usually don't need them.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Fry's Food Stores Owner, Kroger, Ending Mask Requirement
Masks will no longer be required at all Kroger-brand stores, including Fry's Food Stores. Here's what to know about the announcement.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona $2K Return To Work Bonus: See Who's Hiring Right Now
Companies are on a hiring spree in Arizona right now. Read more on how to land your next job in the Grand Canyon State here.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Mask Wearing Forces Scottsdale School Board Meeting To Recess
Tuesday night's Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board meeting was recessed after a group of attendees refused to wear masks.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Tucson City Council Votes To End Mask Mandate
The Tucson City Council voted 4-1 to rescind the city's mask mandate Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Tempe Ending Citywide Mask Mandate On Friday
The city of Tempe will end its mask mandate in public places for everyone that's fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Several AZ Stores Drop Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Customers
Target, Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe's are among the businesses that have all stopped requiring masks for fully vaccinated customers.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
No 9-Irons Needed: Disc Golf Participation Soars During Coronavirus Pandemic
Disc golf's popularity has soared nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why.
Tucson, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Pima County Rescinds Mask Mandate
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to end the county's mask requirement. after the CDC's announcement on Thursday. Here's why.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
University of Arizona To Receive Nearly $84M In Coronavirus Aid
The U.S. Department of Education released allocation figures for institutions getting grant money from the American Rescue Plan.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Arizona State University To Receive Nearly $192M In COVID-19 Aid
The U.S. Department of Education released allocation figures for institutions getting grant money from the American Rescue Plan.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Community College To Receive Nearly $10M In COVID Aid
The U.S. Department of Education released allocation figures for institutions getting grant money from the American Rescue Plan.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix College To Receive More Than $20M In Coronavirus Aid
The U.S. Department of Education released allocation figures for institutions getting grant money from the American Rescue Plan.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Scottsdale Removes Mask Mandate
Scottsdale has removed its city-wide mask mandate, after the CDC's announcement that fully-vaccinated people usually don't need them.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Phoenix Keeping Mandate For Now
Phoenix's mask requirement is still in place, despite the CDC's announcement that fully-vaccinated people usually don't need them.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
