| Hispanic Heritage Month Orpheum Theatre and the Corona Family - Phoenix Then & Now | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3224 | PHXTV | | 9/27/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3224/IMG_E2737.JPG | https://youtu.be/AHVAM0vjsh0 | Hispanic Heritage Month Orpheum Theatre and the Corona Family - Phoenix Then & Now | <div class="ExternalClass5287EED851DB4FEC9054B93099DCFC8E"><html>
<p>In the early 1970s, the Corona family began a lease of the Orpheum Theatre, which was then called the Palace West Theater, that lasted about 15 years. The Corona family played a key part in the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Orpheum Theatre. At that time, the Palace West Theater was much more than just a movie theater, the Corona family created a vibrant downtown gathering place for the Phoenix Hispanic community.<br></p>
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| Warehouse District Hispanic Heritage Month - Phoenix Then & Now | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3218 | PHXTV | | 9/23/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3218/IMG_2712.jpg | https://youtu.be/2ysSxP1-0Bk | Warehouse District Hispanic Heritage Month - Phoenix Then & Now | <div class="ExternalClassB3691DA6F4254124B227FE8A8C1F75F4"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13);font-family:roboto, noto, sans-serif;font-size:15px;">The area near third Street and Buchanan is what is known as the Warehouse District. In the early 1900s, there was a subarea of the Warehouse District that was primarily occupied by Hispanic businesses, Hispanic residences, churches and restaurants.
Two of those businesses were the Sonorense Cafe in the Gerardo Building and Arvizu’s El Fresnel Grocery. The Sonorense Cafe was on the ground floor of the Gerardo Building with residential spaces on the top floor. Arvizu’s El Fresnel Grocery was right next door and served Mexican-American laborers who worked in the produce warehouses and resided in nearby barrios. The building was also the Mexican Masonic Lodge for many years.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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| Phoenix Union High School - Phoenix Then & Now | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3212 | PHXTV | | 9/11/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3212/PUHS-Vintage Phoenix photo.jpg | https://youtu.be/jiOQeaUAK7w | Phoenix Union High School - Phoenix Then & Now | <div class="ExternalClassE63680574620450B91EF958431B12757"><html>
<p>Phoenix Union High School was the first high school in the City of Phoenix. At its peak, Phoenix Union was the largest high school west of the Mississippi with more than 6,500 students on a campus that covered four city blocks, 18 acres and 9 buildings. Today, the remaining historic buildings are part of the Phoenix Bioscience Core and the University of Arizona College of Medicine.<br></p>
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| Monroe School - Phoenix Then & Now | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3210 | PHXTV | | 9/10/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3210/IMG_2637.jpg | https://youtu.be/xh-m-rzHbxA | Monroe School - Phoenix Then & Now | <div class="ExternalClass54A0B0FB52084EFCB406C452F5147046"><html>
When the Monroe School was built 100 years ago, it was the most modern grade school in the United States. Designed to accommodate 800 students, it was also the largest elementary school west of the Mississippi. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and since 2008, it has been home to the Children's Museum of Phoenix. <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/phxtv | Video | phxtv | PHXTV | | |
| Garfield School - Phoenix Then & Now | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3190 | PHXTV | | 8/19/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3190/Screen Shot 2024-08-09 at 11.12.34 AM.png | https://youtu.be/LLLjgNf-33Q | Garfield School - Phoenix Then & Now | <div class="ExternalClass451E01325AD24829BB9379BB1FE8AEE2"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13);font-family:roboto, noto, sans-serif;font-size:15px;">Part of Phoenix Elementary School District #1, Arizona’s first free public school district serving students in the City of Phoenix since 1871, Garfield School opened in 1913 one year before Arizona became a state. In 1954 the school was the location for "Tomorrow's Drivers" a film about driving safety featuring famous actor James (Jimmy) Stewart. Garfield is a certified garden school hosting the Garfield Garden on the Corner program. This innovative collaborative program creates a direct connection between students, food, and education.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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| Rose Mofford Court Dedication as part of the WNBA Legacy Project | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3156 | PHXTV | | 7/8/2024 10:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/PWRGNQLY0WI | Rose Mofford Court Dedication as part of the WNBA Legacy Project | <div class="ExternalClassE2D6CD901FD645D7831F19F1293455CF"><html>
<p>The Mercury renovated four City of Phoenix outdoor, recreational basketball courts with custom branding and a mural at Rose Mofford Sports Complex. The event featured in the YouTube video is the grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony with remarks from the City and Mercury organization and an inaugural “first basket” to christen the court. The project aims to include leave-behind branding and artwork and provide areas for activations surrounding 2024 WNBA All-Star weekend. <br><br></p>
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| Phoenix Fire Department Annual Fireworks Safety Event | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3151 | PHXTV | | 7/2/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3151/Fireworks Safety 2024.00_02_19_23.Still004.jpg | https://youtu.be/XDzK56r7rOM | Phoenix Fire Department Annual Fireworks Safety Event | <div class="ExternalClass504A6AE1C2894625913C1732723D7502"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13);font-family:roboto, noto, sans-serif;font-size:15px;">As we approach Independence Day, it is crucial to highlight the
potential dangers associated with fireworks and promote safe practices.
Fireworks can be a significant hazard to both life and property if not handled properly. This event aims to educate the public on the safe use of fireworks and the importance of adhering to legal guidelines to prevent injuries, fires, and other accidents. It also provides an opportunity to hear from and engage with experts dedicated to public safety.
Firefighters will demonstrate the various dangers posed by fireworks, including:
• The potential for house fires- roof prop demonstration.
• Risk of bodily injuries- mannequin child holding a sparkler.
• Legal vs. illegal fireworks – various fireworks displayed in each category.
• Proper disposal of fireworks.
• Information on how pets are affected by fireworks.
• The strength of a firework- demonstrated by its impact on a watermelon, showing the potential for severe injuries.
Phoenix Police, Valleywise Health and the Arizona Humane Society will provide information about the legality of fireworks, fireworks related injuries and pet safety.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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| Vic Hanny, Volunteer Firefighter and Historic Fire Station #8 | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/phxtv/3152 | PHXTV | | 7/2/2024 7:00:00 AM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3152/Screenshot 2024-06-28 at 5.06.34 PM.jpg | https://youtu.be/5g_wmv0B4KM | Vic Hanny, Volunteer Firefighter and Historic Fire Station #8 | <div class="ExternalClassDBC789DB59AB42109641911CA3FB547A"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="color:rgb(13, 13, 13);font-family:roboto, noto, sans-serif;font-size:15px;">Vic Hanny joined the Phoenix Fire Department's Pioneer Hose Company 1 less than 2 years after the founding of the Fire Department. The Pioneer Hose Company was the third Phoenix Fire Department company, founded on 21 August 1887.
Historic Fire Station 8 was opened on the 1st of July 1942. It became an office in the late 1980s, and by 1994 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It serves as a small museum, a meeting space and is the Phoenix Fire Department's historical research center. It is operated by the Phoenix Fire Department and United Phoenix Fire Fighters- Local 493, and is available for tours by appointment at PFDHxFS08@gmail.com.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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