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The unity march by the group Strength in Unity was rescheduled for April 24 after a neo-Nazi group announced rally plans at the Arizona Capitol.
The Scottsdale hospital unveiled a sculpture intended to recognize health care workers combating COVID-19, but removed it after criticism the work was offensive to Asians.
Fairport grad Sian Proctor chosen for historic SpaceX mission Marcia Greenwood, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle © Patrick Breen/The Republic Sian Proctor at Tempe Center for the Arts in Arizona. The 1988 Fairport High School graduate will be part of the first all-civilian crew to go into space later this year in a vehicle manufactured by SpaceX. When she was at Fairport High School during the 1980s, Sian Proctor was “basically a wallflower.” It's a surprising admission from someone who is likely to be floating above the planet in space later this year. The 51-year-o...
How this Phoenix-based outdoor furniture company got its start during a pandemic Georgann Yara When Nick Arambula and his friends decided to start a business that focused on expanding people’s indoor living to the outdoors, it was because they thought it was a fun and potentially lucrative idea. Then the pandemic hit. And while its impact caused uncertainty for many small businesses and startups, Arambula’s company was a solution consumers sought. “Everyone was basically thrust into their home. Every place became school, the office, a gym, a restaurant. A place where the...
A year like no other could have long-lasting effects for Arizona students in critical grades The stories of Phoenix-area students in 3rd, 9th and 12th grade offer a singular view into the lives of kids and young adults navigating the pandemic at critical moments of their development. Rachel Leingang, Lily Altavena and Lorraine Longhi, Arizona Republic Published 4:56 pm UTC Mar. 5, 2021 Three pivotal years can affect the trajectory of a student's life. They show up regularly in research. They inspire new laws. They bring educational challenges and stumbling blocks that students either will s...