Steve Wilson

Jan 16, 2025 | hoodline.com | Steve Wilson

Avondale residents and commuters, mark your calendars for some upcoming travel disruptions. On January 20, BluCor Contracting will be carrying out pavement replacement maintenance on Palm Lane, necessitating a full road closure. The affected segment stretches from 116th Avenue to Avondale Boulevard, according to the City of Avondale. The construction will prompt road closures from the early hour of 6 a.m. and are expected to last until 4 p.m., as detailed by the City of Avondale.

Jan 16, 2025 | hoodline.com | Steve Wilson

Source: City of MesaMesa's local students are being given a prime opportunity to dive into the city's rich past, thanks to the Mesa Historic Preservation Board. According to the City of Mesa, the board sponsors a Historical Essay and Visual Arts Contest designed to encourage students from grades K-12 to explore and articulate the history of their surroundings.

Jan 16, 2025 | hoodline.com | Steve Wilson

Source: Wikipedia/Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe newly elected Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is seemingly ready to quickly immerse himself in the role, while also maintaining the traditional aesthetic of his position. According to an interview by FOX 10 Phoenix, Sheridan visited Watson’s Hat Shop in Cave Creek for a custom cowboy hat fitting—something he's aspired to since becoming sheriff. He already owns a couple of cowboy hats but wanted one that was custom-made.

Jan 15, 2025 | hoodline.com | Steve Wilson

Gathering at Grey Hills Academy High School, over a thousand Diné individuals from across the expanses of the Navajo Nation underscored their communal strength as they listened to the Second People’s State of the Navajo Nation address. There was a sense of pride as Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Division Directors recounted triumphs and laid out visions for the coming year, as reported by The Navajo Nation, Office of the President.

Jan 15, 2025 | hoodline.com | Steve Wilson

The Phoenix Fire Department is hosting the grand opening of Fire Station 62 with a public open house event slated for Saturday, January 25th, according to the official news release. The doors open at 9:00 AM, with Mayor Kate Gallego, City Council members, and Fire Chief Mike Duran leading the inaugural ceremony. Those attending can look forward to an intimate glimpse into the operations of the Phoenix Fire Department, as guided tours of the station run until 12:00 PM.