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The Arizona REALTORS® Announces 2027 Executive Committee
(PHOENIX – Nov. 13, 2026) – The Arizona REALTORS®, the largest trade association in Arizona representing approximately 53,000 REALTORS® throughout the state, installed its 2027 state and local Association officers during the organization’s annual Leadership Conference held at the Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz. Shane Cook of eXp Realty in Chandler will […]
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Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by Oakley Returns for Year Two as Only National College Flag Football Event for Division I Universities
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Nov. 12, 2026) – One year after hosting the first national women’s collegiate flag football tournament featuring NCAA Division I universities, Fiesta Sports Foundation is bringing the Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by Oakley back for its second edition on April 10-11, 2027, at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. The 2027 […]
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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Guests Give More Than $57,000 to Local Area Nonprofits
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Nov. 5, 2026) –Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino guests have donated $57,599.99 to local area nonprofits through the property’s Caesars Makes Change kiosk donations in 2026. The ticket redemption kiosks provide an opportunity for guests to give back in a meaningful way by donating their $0.99 or less change when cashing out their slot […]
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Child Crisis Arizona’s Justin Duran Named 2026 Fundraising Executive of the Year
(PHOENIX – Nov. 5, 2026) – Child Crisis Arizona is proud to announce that Justin Duran, the organization’s senior vice president of resource development and communications, has been named the 2026 Fundraising Executive of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Arizona Chapter. Duran was formally recognized during the chapter’s National Philanthropy […]
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Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Expands to Southern Arizona; Tucson Military Veteran Signs on as Newest Franchisee
(TUCSON, Ariz. – Oct. 29, 2026) – Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, the innovative sandwich brand serving up its signature sandwiches at more than 60 locations across Arizona and California, has signed longtime Tucson resident and military veteran Daniel Hanamoto as its newest franchisee, with plans to open the brand’s first Southern Arizona location in Tucson. […]
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$500,000 Matching Gift Could Unlock $1 Million for Nikki’s Next Step
(PHOENIX – Oct. 20, 2026) – A $500,000 matching gift is giving supporters of Nikki’s Next Step an opportunity to double the impact of their donations and help move the planned Glendale housing community closer to construction. The matching gift comes as One Step Beyond Inc. continues its $8 million capital campaign for Nikki’s Next […]
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Northern California Family Signs on to Grow Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop with Several New Golden State Locations
(BAY AREA, Calif. – Oct. 16, 2026) – Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, the beloved Northern California-born sandwich brand that has grown to more than 60 locations across California and Arizona, has signed Sandra and Anthony Sorrell and Sandra’s daughter, Tatiana, as its newest franchisees, with the family committing to develop at least three locations across […]
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ASU’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement Presents ‘A Piece of My Heart’ to Honor Veterans During Annual Salute to Service Celebration
(TEMPE, Ariz. – Oct. 16, 2026) – Arizona State University’s Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement, part of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, will honor the courage, sacrifice and resilience of women who served during the Vietnam War with four days of performances of “A Piece of My Heart,” Nov. 5 to […]
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Visit Phoenix Sports & Events Commission and Fiesta Sports Foundation to Launch Inaugural Phoenix Corporate Games
(PHOENIX – Oct. 13, 2026) – The Visit Phoenix Sports & Events Commission and Fiesta Sports Foundation are partnering to launch the inaugural Phoenix Corporate Games, a field day style event bringing Greater Phoenix businesses together through teamwork, wellness and community engagement. This new event will take place on Friday, March 19, 2027, at Grand […]
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ASU Polytechnic Campus Hosts 6th Annual Día de los Muertos, Free Family-Friendly Event with Live Entertainment, Ofrendas, Crafts and Food
(MESA, Ariz. – Oct. 6, 2026) – Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus will welcome the community for its 6th annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29, offering an evening of live mariachi and folklórico performances, food, more than a dozen ofrendas, face-painting, art and family-friendly activities from 4 to 7 p.m. Presented […]
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Phoenix REALTOR® Shawnee Doherty Named Finalist for National Good Neighbor Award
(PHOENIX – Oct. 5, 2026) – Arizona REALTORS® is proud to recognize Phoenix REALTOR® Shawnee Doherty, who has been named one of 10 national finalists for the National Association of REALTORS® 2026 Good Neighbor Awards. The annual Good Neighbor Awards honor REALTOR® members who make an extraordinary difference in their communities by contributing their time, […]
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Child Crisis Arizona Raises More Than $1 Million During 2026 Lunch for Love; Launches Milestone 50th Anniversary Celebration
(PHOENIX – Oct. 2, 2026) – Child Crisis Arizona welcomed more than 400 guests to its annual Lunch for Love fundraising event on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, raising more than $1 million to support the organization’s prevention, intervention and wellness programs in just one hour. The event also served […]
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