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Hiring Underway at Soon-to-Open Dove Valley Road Businesses

August 27, 2017August 28, 2017 Robert Roy Britt jobs

At least five soon-to-open businesses are hiring in the Canyon Crossroads shopping plaza on Dove Valley Road, home to the recently opened Fry’s Marketplace.

HELP WANTED: Hundreds of North Phoenix Jobs Open Right Now

February 20, 2017March 13, 2017 Robert Roy Britt jobs

Jobs were once relatively scarce north of the Loop 101. No more. The North Phoenix job market is booming with hundreds of open positions, from entry-level to highly skilled. And there are more jobs on the way as major employers move into North Phoenix and others expand their footprint here.

Water Problem Called ‘Dire’ in New River & Desert Hills
With well levels dropping and their supply of trucked-in water being cut off at the end of this year, residents in New River and Desert Hills face short- and long-term water problems that have no easy solutions. About 150 rural homeowners attended a sometimes contentious community meeting Sept. 19 to better understand their plight and hear about potential solutions.
USAA Starts Upscale 1,100-Home Development at Norterra
Hundreds of homes will be built in Phase 1 of a development just begun on USAA property in the Norterra area. As reported in February by North Phoenix News and In&Out Magazine, plans for the project harken to Kierland Commons or Scottsdale Quarter, with restaurants and shopping along a Main Street and lofts above stores.
Home Sales Slide, Prices Rise
Sales of existing homes in August declined in North Phoenix and nationally, while prices continued an upward trend, according to two new reports.

Bobcats: Facts, Habits and Dangers
Bobcats live throughout Arizona, and they'll hang around suburban areas if there are sources of water and food (bunnies, lizards, birds, small pets — that sort of thing). Oh, and they can jump as high as 12 feet. That's a 144-inch vertical, for the sports-minded. While these felines rarely attack humans, small pets are another story.
Monsoon: Summer Thunderstorms in North Phoenix
Why is June 15 the official start of the monsoon, when thunderstorm activity doesn't usually ramp up until July? Find out, and learn how monsoon works and why thunderstorm activity tends to be stronger in North Phoenix than some other parts of the valley. Plus see some amazing photos and videos of monsoon storms.
Wild Animals: How to Handle Them (or Not)
Suppose you find a baby bird, javelina or deer that appears to be abandoned. Or maybe you have a coyote or bobcat hanging around your yard and acting strange. Or, worse, you're attacked by a wild animal. What do you do? Here's the advice (and the phone numbers) from Arizona Game & Fish Department.