NoPho Neighborhoods, Schools & Events
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for those ages of 10 and 24, resulting in approximately 4,600 deaths nationwide each year. In many scientific studies, bullying is found to be related to the risk of suicide. The public is invited to learn more at this local workshop.
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Dedicated pickleball courts opened last year at the Paseo Highlands Park on Pinnacle Peak Road in North Phoenix. The courts are open to the public. Meanwhile, dedicated courts are planned for Anthem and for USAA’s master-planned Union Park at Norterrra development.
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By a resounding and somewhat surprising 6-0 vote, the Rio Vista Planning Committee, an advisory committee to the City of Phoenix, recommended denial of a rezoning request to allow construction of 286 houses between Anthem and New River. But the vote is not a final decision.
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Some rural residents hope to combine New River and Desert Hills into one formalized town. They aim to include some of Anthem’s businesses, and then likely add a local sales tax. But a number of residents—rural and suburban—are voicing opposition. Learn the pros & cons, the process, and what it means to be a town.
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The New River–Desert Hills Incorporation Committee contracted an expert to provide a preliminary budget analysis for the proposed town. But not everyone is buying the numbers.
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Anthem Community Council and several New River residents strongly oppose a proposed development of 283 homes on 71 acres between the two communities, and are hoping to sway a decision by the Rio Vista Planning Committee at its Sept. 11 meeting. Legally, however, neither group can stop the development.
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In addition to the carnival, beer garden and live entertainment, the Oct. 20-21 event features handmade goods, culinary creations, art, jewelry, photography, candles and furniture. Vendors can register through Sept. 14.
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Some voters in the North Valley and elsewhere in Maricopa County reported not being able to vote this morning because some polling places were not operational. Find out what’s happening and what to do if you were unable to vote.
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Groundbreaking is slated for September for Phoenix’s new Fire Station at I-17 and Jomax Road. It’s expected to greatly improve response times to nearby Norterra-area neighborhoods.
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The public is invited to a town hall Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Outlets at Anthem, to hear from Republican and Democratic candidates for Arizona State Senate and Arizona House of Representatives, District 1.
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The New River/Desert Hills Water group will be hosting a community meeting regarding the formation of a Domestic Water Improvement District (DWID). Wate-rights attorney Steve Wene will address questions.
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