My name is Christopher Boan. I'm now the field editor/reporter for Arizona at Patch, covering the communities of the greater Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Prior to joining Patch, I worked for KTAR.com & ArizonaSports.com, the East Valley Tribune, Tucson Local Media, and the Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun. I have won 14 statewide awards during my career.
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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.
What started as a one-off restaurant idea by Oscar Gebran in 1986 has grown into a regional breakfast tour de force. Read why here.
A 59-year-old man died in a crash at 43rd Avenue and Cactus Road Wednesday night, Phoenix police said.
Several Phoenix area caregiving groups have teamed up to honor those that serve older adults. Here's their story.
Blaze Claeson, 18, and Anthony Paez, 29, were charged with burglary and forgery, in connection with riots in downtown Scottsdale last May.
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will miss at least four weeks suffering a chest injury May 16, the team said. Here's what we know.
Dunkin' is donating 50 cents from each iced coffee sold on Wednesday to Phoenix Children's Hospital. Here's what to know about the deal.
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.
The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers square off Tuesday night in game two of the NBA playoffs. Here's how to watch the contest.
William Wickware, 58, was charged with first-degree murder in a shooting near 23rd and Northern avenues Sunday night.
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.
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.
Southbound Loop 101 at east Shea Boulevard has reopened after a car fire shut down the freeway, Scottsdale police said.
Buzz Franchise Brands of Virginia is bringing multiple concepts to Phoenix. Read more about why the company chose the Valley here.
Downtown Tucson's Fox Theatre unveiled its first batch of in-person concerts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Monday.
The Arizona Wildcats scored 12 unanswered runs to beat Ole Miss, 12-6, capturing the Tucson regional championship.
Police pulled the toddler from the canal Sunday after he wandered from his family's home, Phoenix police said.
A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex near Missouri and 17th avenues in Phoenix Sunday evening, Phoenix police said.
A woman was shot and killed near 23rd and Northern avenues in Phoenix Sunday night, Phoenix police said. Here's what we know.
Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you’ll see in Arizona?Take comfort: It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.
