| 2023 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announced | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1673 | Equal Opportunity | | 11/30/2022 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1673/Newsroom_EOD_013.jpg | | 2023 Arizona MLK Living the Dream Honorees Announced | <div class="ExternalClassCA274784E3BF47CAB3FE8C331EC71119"><html>
<p></p><p><strong>Celebrate and Honor Community Champions</strong></p><p>Celebrate the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday at the 37th Annual Arizona MLK Awards Breakfast "Believe in the Dream", 7:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the Phoenix Convention Center, North Ballroom. This annual event honors the winners of the Phoenix Human Relations Commission's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Living the Dream Award," and the Calvin C. Goode "Lifetime Achievement Award." </p><p>The honorees are:</p><p><strong>Calvin C. Goode - MLK "Lifetime Achievement Award"</strong><br></p><ul><li><p>Ms. Elizabeth Paulus <br></p></li></ul><p><strong>MLK "Living the Dream Award"</strong><br></p><ul><li><p>Ms. Wen Chyi Chiu </p></li><li><p>Ms. Sharise L. Erby</p></li><li><p>Mr. Cordero Holmes </p></li><li><p>Dr. Will Moreland </p></li></ul><p></p><p>Sponsorship and event ticket information is available at 602-513-8311. For updates and information about the event, visit:<a href="http://azmlk.org/" target="_blank"> azmlk.org</a> or phoenix.gov/eod. The title sponsor is Amazon, and the presenting sponsors are PetSmart and Verizon. The event is hosted by the Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee, the City of Phoenix and the Phoenix Human Relations Commission.<br></p><br>
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| Road Closures Planned for Saturday's APS Electric Light Parade | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/street-transportation/2582 | Street Transportation | | 11/30/2022 6:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2582/elp image.jpg | | Road Closures Planned for Saturday's APS Electric Light Parade | <div class="ExternalClass2E29AB22C07F418DBA0189F2C08F7C2E"><html>
<p>The <a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2125">35th Annual APS Electric Light Parade</a> takes to the streets of central Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Residents and attendees should plan ahead for scheduled street closures and vehicle restrictions in the area surrounding the parade route. Parade details and know-before-you-go event information is available at <a target="_blank" href="/parks/elp">Phoenix.gov/ELP</a>.</p><p>The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1i-DBP7605LHx4_Z5j42aO7q38jdTqLUT&ll=33.5074240882084%2c-112.07002815000001&z=14">2.3-mile parade route</a> starts at Central Avenue and Montebello Avenue, travels south to Central Avenue and Camelback Road, heads east along Camelback Road to 7th Street, and continues south along 7th Street to its end point at Indian School Road.</p><p><strong>Street closures and restrictions:</strong><br></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Public Parking:</span> There is no assigned parking for the public during this event. Consider taking <a target="_blank" href="https://www.valleymetro.org/">Valley Metro Light Rail</a> to the event to avoid traffic congestion. The parade route runs near the Light Rail stop at Central Avenue, just south of Camelback Road.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Phoenix VA Hospital:</span> Remains open; access is available from Osborn Road northbound on 3rd Street.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Central Avenue:</span> Curb lanes restricted from Camelback Road to Bethany Home Road from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Georgia Avenue:</span> Restrictions from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.</p><p><strong style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0);">All major streets, local streets and driveways will be closed. The following street closures and restrictions will be in effect beginning at 3 p.m., and continue in phases leading up to the parade start time at 7 p.m. Streets will reopen in phases following the event, as parade completion and cleanup allow, until approximately 11 p.m. </strong></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">7th Street:</span> Curb lanes restricted from Osborn Road to Indian School Road from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.<br></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Central Avenue:</span> Closure from Bethany Home Road to Mariposa Street; limited to local access at Indian School Road for northbound traffic up to Mariposa Street.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Camelback Road:</span> Closure from 3rd Avenue to 8th Place; limited to local access at 7th Avenue for eastbound traffic up to 1st Avenue; limited to local access at 12th Street for westbound traffic up to 8th Street.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Missouri Avenue:</span> Closure from 3rd Avenue to 4th Street; limited to local access at 7th Avenue for eastbound traffic up to Central Avenue; limited to local access at 7th Street for westbound traffic to Central Avenue.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">7th Street:</span> Closure from Colter Street to Osborn Road; limited to local access at Bethany Home Road for southbound traffic up to 300 feet north of Camelback Road.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Highland Avenue:</span> Limited to local access at 12th Street for westbound traffic to 8th Street.</p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Indian School Road:</span> Lane restrictions in place early. Closure from 9th Street to Central Avenue starting at 6 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m.; limited to local access at 12th Street for westbound traffic to 9th Street.<br></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">4th Street:</span> Indian School Road to Clarendon Avenue; no parking from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br></p></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/streets | News | street-transportation |
| Water Forum to Discuss Colorado River Shortage Challenges | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/2579 | Water Services | | 11/28/2022 8:03:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2579/NRWSD_CO_River_BOR_749w.jpg | | Water Forum to Discuss Colorado River Shortage Challenges | <div class="ExternalClassAF9599FFABF74420AE2BB3128CB03788"><html>
<div>The City of Phoenix is gathering a group of water experts to discuss how the southwest can thrive in a future with significantly less Colorado River water.<br></div>
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| Need to Know: APS Electric Light Parade | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2125 | Parks and Recreation | | 11/28/2022 4:05:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2125/Newsroom_ELP _2021.png | | Need to Know: APS Electric Light Parade | <div class="ExternalClass4CDD4D3FCAD04E36B19CCE7B2C63790C"><html>
<p>The lights and sounds of the APS Electric Light Parade are returning this holiday season! APS and the city of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to join us for a night of community and celebration. Entrants will interpret the theme of “Light Up the Night," and are sure to light up the streets of central Phoenix on Saturday, Dec. 3, with their visually stunning displays!<br></p>
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| Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/em-and-hs/1399 | Emergency Management & Homeland Security | | 11/28/2022 3:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1399/Newsroom_Virus_Testing.jpg | | Phoenix COVID-19 Testing and Select Vaccination Events | <div class="ExternalClass9804CB0DBB4A4DB4B7AD1E843E703632"><html>
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<h2 class="ms-rteElement-H2">General Information</h2><h3>Face Mask Requirements After CDC Eases Guidelines</h3><p>In Feb. 2022, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new set of measures that will allow people who are healthy and living in counties where the coronavirus poses a low or medium community risk level, to stop wearing a face mask in public settings.<a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/city-manager/2253"> As of Aug. 31, 2022, Maricopa County is at a low risk level, so effective immediately, a face mask will not be required for most City employees</a>.<br></p><h3>Downtown Phoenix Buildings Are “By Appointment Only”<br></h3><p><a href="/newsroom/public-works/1084" target="_blank">Public access to the following downtown city of Phoenix buildings is currently by appointment only </a><br>Phoenix City Hall – 200 W. Washington St.<br>Calvin C. Goode Building – 251 W. Washington St.<br>Phoenix Public Transit Building – 302 N. First Ave</p><p></p><h3>City of Phoenix Impacted City Services Update</h3><p>
<a target="_blank" href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1054">Learn what's impacted with current city services. Learn more.</a><br> </p><h3>Coronavirus Business & Resident Resources </h3><p>
<a target="_blank" href="/resources">Additional resources for Phoenix businesses, the workforce, and residents relating to COVID-19. Learn more.</a><br> </p><h3>Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Strategic Plan</h3><p>
<a target="_blank" href="/COVIDrelief">Information and updates on the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Strategic Plan funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Learn more.</a> <br> </p>
<h2>COVID-19 Testing<br></h2><p>We're all in this together.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash" target="_blank">#COVID19</a> testing with no out-of-pocket cost. The city of #PHX now has two #COVID19 mobile testing vans out in the community. A limited number of free at-home COVID-19 test kits and masks will be available at mobile testing events on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: The FDA has extended the shelf-life of iHealth COVID-19 antigen rapid tests.
<a href="https://ihealthlabs.com/pages/news" target="_blank">Learn more and check the expiration date of your test.</a><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;">
<strong>Mobile Van #1: </strong><a href="https://vincerecancer.com/" target="_blank">Vincere Cancer Center</a><br><strong>Mobile Van #2: </strong><a href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix" target="_blank">Premier Lab Solutions</a><br><strong>Blitz Vendor #1: </strong><a href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/" target="_blank">Equality Health</a><br><strong>Blitz Vendor #2: </strong><a href="https://www.onecommunityaz.com/" target="_blank">Family Tree Health Care</a><br> </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;line-height:1.6;">Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are also available at all <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations" target="_blank">17 Phoenix Library Locations</a>. The tests will be available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.<br></p><h2> Vaccinations<br></h2><p>Select events marked with
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.vaccines.gov/search/">Vaccines.gov seach</a>.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"></span></p><h3>Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Falcon Park<br>
3420 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85009<br>
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><p><strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Zion Institute<br>
1522 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br>
<strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a></p><h3>Friday, Dec. 2, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Paseo Highlands Park<br>
3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85027<br>
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>
Register at: <a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Monday, Dec. 5, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Roadrunner Park<br>
3502 E Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032<br>
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Zion Institute<br>
1522 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br>
<strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Western Star Park<br>
4425 E. Western Star Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85044<br>
7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>
Register at: <a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Roadrunner Park<br><strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>
3502 E Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032<br>
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>
Register at: <a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Zion Institute<br>
1522 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br>
<strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a></p><h3>Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Cortez Park<br>
3434 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051<br>
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><h3>Monday, Dec. 19, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Paradise Valley Park<br>
17642 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032<br>
7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>
Register at: <a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Cesar Chavez Park<br>
7858 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85339<br>
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><p><strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Zion Institute<br>
1522 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br>
<strong><span style="color:#0066cc;">Testing & Vaccination Event</span></strong><br>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a></p><h3>Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #1.</strong> Falcon Park<br>
3420 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix, AZ 85009<br>
7:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.<br>
Register at: <a target="_blank" href="https://vincerecancer.com/">https://vincerecancer.com</a></p><h3>Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022<br></h3><p><strong>Mobile Van #2.</strong> Solano Par<br>
5625 N. 17th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015<br>
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.<br>Register at:
<a target="_blank" href="https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix">https://premierlabsolutions.com/covid-19/phoenix</a></p><p><strong>Family Tree Event.</strong> Zion Institute<br>
1522 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042<br>
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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.familytreehealthcare.com/">https://www.familytreehealthcare.com</a><br></p></div>
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