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PRESS COFFEE OPENS FLAGSHIP ROASTERY
PRESS COFFEE COMPANY OPENED ITS NEWEST LOCATION THE ROASTERY BY PRESS COFFEE, THE NEW FLAGSHIP ROASTING FACILITY AND CAFÉ IN THE MIDDLE OF JULY AT 10443 N. 32ND ST. IN PHOENIX. The new, 5,600 square-foot, two-level roastery
incorporates eco-friendly elements, including energy efficient solar panels on the roof and natural gas. The spacious layout and modern design allows guests to see the roasting process in action while enjoying food and drinks in the comfortable lounge area. Adding a third German made, Probat roaster gave the company the ability to expand for years to come and continue the production of its cold brew coffee at the original roastery, which was recently launched in to-go cans. The second level space accommodates more than 30 people for private events and coffee classes taught by Press experts.
The café serves an expanded food and drink menu. In addition to the coffee and espresso based drinks found on Press’ current menu, guests will be able to enjoy beer, wine and a selection of liquor. The “adult” cold brew shaker featuring peanut butter whiskey is one notable addition.
“We are thrilled to welcome the community into our new flagship location. The Roastery allows us to share with the public our love for coffee and how we make it. We hope this iconic building and our passion for the seed to cup process will be something Arizona can be proud of for years to come,” said co-owner Steve Kraus.
To celebrate the grand opening, Press Coffee sold $1 drip coffees and donated 100 percent of profits to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
About Press Coffee Roasters: Press has been Arizona’s own local coffee roaster since 2008. Quality driven and community focused, Press shares its passion for specialty coffee by providing the highest quality coffee products, service and knowledge with customers and community every day. Press Coffee has eight Valley locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler. Visit Press Coffee online at presscoffee.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @presscoffee.
PHOENIX APPROVES NEW PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECTS PHOENIX CITY COUNCIL HAS repair more of its most deteriorated The planned projects were identified To help the community stay informed APPROVED THE PAVEMENT streets and extend the lifespan of its and prioritized based on street and provide an easy way to see progMAINTENANCE PLANS FOR aging street network. condition assessment data, field ress, the Street Transportation DepartFISCAL YEARS 2021 THROUGH evaluations and public input. “The ment launched a dashboard with near 2023. The plans include “As long as we have cars and roads, city held more than 75 public real-time information about pavement Transportation 2050 and Arizona we will have potholes. However, meetings across the city to gain maintenance projects through 2023. highway user revenue funded pavement with the approval of new pavement extensive community input that The interactive dashboard allows users maintenance projects to improve street maintenance projects throughout the helped the city prioritize which to sort projects by type, location and conditions throughout the city. city, road improvements will happen streets should be included in the status. much faster,” said Phoenix Mayor pavement maintenance program,” The city’s pavement maintenance Kate Gallego. “As the fastest growing said Councilwoman Debra Stark, To see the dashboard and for more budget includes $90 million per year city, Phoenix needs safe roads and a who chairs the Aviation and information, visit Phoenix.gov/ through fiscal year 2023, by which strong public transportation system Transportation Subcommittee. “I Pavement. time nearly 1,650 street miles will be to keep ahead of population growth am proud that this plan reflects the treated. The City Council’s action to and today’s vote ensures that we are community’s input, as well as street For more information about the Street advance funding to accelerate paving planning not just for current residents condition assessments and field Transportation Department, visit projects allows the city to significantly but for future Phoenicians as well.” evaluations.” Phoenix.gov/Streets.
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GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY RECENTLY JOINED SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, VICTIM ADVOCATES AND ARIZONA STATE SENATORS PAUL BOYER AND HEATHER CARTER FOR A CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF H.B. 2466. The bill, which passed unanimously in the Arizona State Legislature, strengthens protections for victims of child sexual abuse by extending the amount of time victims have to pursue civil action against perpetrators.
“We cannot overstate the pain and trauma suffered Monies raised have steadily grown for
Ducey. “We know victims need time to process and understand what happened. They deserve the time to come forward. With this bill, Arizona is taking a stand to hold abusers accountable and provide justice to victims of child sexual abuse. This reform did not come easily, but progress on the really important issues rarely ever does. I want to thank Senator Boyer for his dedication to the children of Arizona.”
H.B. 2466 extends the amount of time victims have to take civil action against perpetrators of child abuse from two years to 12 years, allowing victims to pursue justice up to the age of 30. The bill also allows victims who did not have the opportunity to take civil action for their abuse due to the previous two-year limit to bring a claim against their perpetrator until December 31, 2020. In addition, the bill allows civil action to be taken against an organization that knew or had notice of the sexual conduct. The bill’s provisions allow victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice and
by victims of child sexual abuse,” said Governor receive relief from a perpetrator.
Before signing the bill, Governor Ducey announced the establishment of the Justice for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Task Force. The task force will be dedicated to providing recommendations to the state for further reforms to ensure victims are entitled to safety, healing, justice and restitution. Members of the task force will consist of representatives from the law enforcement community, the Arizona House of Representatives, the Arizona Senate and advocates of victims of child sexual abuse.
CHARITABLE CAUSES SEE RECORD PROCEEDS FROM SPECIALTY PLATE SALES SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES EACH was just over $8.7 million, increasing can go to servicearizona.com and once Specialty plates are created by an act of HAVE A UNIQUE LOOK, BUT ONE to nearly $9.4 million in FY 2016. FY a selection is made may click on a link the Arizona legislature and the program, THING THEY ALL HAVE IN COM- 2017 saw more than $9.8 million raised for more information on which cause is which began in 1989, is administered MON IS THE ABILITY TO RAISE A followed by $10.6 million in FY 2018. supported by a particular plate. by the MVD. RECORD AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR ARIZONA CHARITABLE CAUSES. “The specialty plate program is a real point of pride for Arizona and is a In Fiscal Year 2019, which concluded tremendous success,” said Arizona June 30, a total of just over $11.2 mil- Department of Transportation Motor lion were raised for endeavors rang- Vehicle Division Director Eric Joring from support of Arizona veterans’ gensen. “Raising more than $11 million programs, Special Olympics, organ in the last Fiscal Year proves Arizonans donation, hunger relief, university are both generous and eager to support scholarships and many other causes. great causes and organizations they believe in.” a number of years. In FY 2015, the total Customers who wish to select a plate
THE COVENANT RESTAURANT CELEBRATES TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OFFERING NEW SUMMER LOVE HAPPY HOUR FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
THE COVENANT RESTAURANT ON TATUM AND SHEA IS CELEBRATING THEIR TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS SUMMER BY OFFERING THE NEIGHBORHOOD AN EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 11AM-6PM. The summer love special includes ½ off bottles of wine with any entree, $5 beers, $6 cocktails, and $7 glasses of wine served with delicious happy hour snacks like their Prawn Caprese and Mini Grilled Cheese sandwiches.
Since opening their doors in August 2017, The Covenant has been a neighborhood hot spot providing great food in a stylish, yet comfortable. “Think champagne & chandeliers,” explains restaurant owner, Carri Lane. Carri values the support from the local community saying, “Two years has flown by with meeting our neighbors and becoming a part of this great community. From the beginning, it has been a handshake deal with our guests to make this a favorite of the neighborhood by continually making changes and listening to what they want. We are going to continue to follow through on adapting our food, menu and more to make this a great restaurant for all. We are excited with what this third year will bring!”
The Covenant is a fire to table kitchen that solely uses two Woodstone fired ovens to create a casual menu that compliments an extensive wine list and hand-crafted cocktail program. They are open for happy hour, lunch, dinner, and even offer a champagne brunch on the weekends. Check out their full menu or make a reservation at www.thecovenantaz.com.
JUNE 2019 EMPLOYMENT FOR PHOENIX METRO UP 68,400 OVER 2018 DESPITE LOSING OVER 31,000 JOBS FOR In the metro, the unemployment rate increased to Across the state, the schools’ summer break reTHE SCHOOL SUMMER BREAKS IN LOCAL, 4.6 percent, up 0.2 percent over June 2018, and up sulted in June hiring offering 44,600 fewer jobs STATE AND CHARTER SCHOOLS, THE 0.6 percent over May 2019. The jump in unem- than May 2019. PHOENIX METRO STILL POSTED A JUNE ployment is directly related to layoffs in public YEAR-OVER-YEAR HIKE OF 68,400 NET education sectors. Overall, the state is still 78,000 new jobs ahead of NEW HIRES, ACCORDING TO THE ARIZONA June 2018. In year-over-year data, Tucson added OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. That The biggest Phoenix job gains over 2018 were 7,300 new jobs, Yuma added 1,600, and Flagstaff equals 87 percent of the new jobs in Arizona for reported in the big three Valley growth industries: picked up 1,000 new hires. For Yuma, it representJune 2019. Education, Bioscience and Health Services; Con- ed one of its largest jumps in 12-month job growth, struction; and Professional, Scientific and Business 3.0 percent. That compares with job growth of 2 In the Phoenix metro, advanced industry sectors Services. The three sectors gained 44,300 jobs this percent or less in all the other state metro areas. are maintaining the major share of the job market, June, over the workforce in June 2018. Transporta- Sierra Vista-Douglas metro lost 200 jobs in year60 percent of all private sector jobs in June 2018, tion and Warehousing hired 8,200 more employ- over-year data. compared to 49 percent of private sector jobs in ees this year than last. Manufacturing hit its 29th June 2008. Strength in advanced industry jobs, consecutive month of job gains adding 6,900 to the Even though April 2019 is still the record employaccording to economists, may make a market more workforce this year over last year. ment month for the metro area, the month-torecession resistant in a national economic down- month declines in hiring for May and June still town. The private sector workforce in Phoenix increased, leave the Valley with a total workforce over 2.1 3.5 percent in June. According to data compilations million. In Arizona, the total workforce, including Advanced industries are manufacturing, business from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Phoenix Phoenix metro, is 2.9 million for June 2019. and financial services, bioscience and healthcare, metro topped national job growth in May with and technology companies. numbers about equal to June. Full report: laborstats.az.gov/employment-reports
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CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN ON ‘THE CITY OF THE FUTURE’ – CITY NORTH PHOENIX’S ULTIMATE “LIVE, WORK, PLAY AND EXCEL ENVIRONMENT” WILL OFFER RETAIL, OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES ON SUPERB FREEWAY FRONTAGE CROWN REALTY & DEVELOPMENT IS property in January that surrounds the existing PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ONSET OF High Street retail, office and residential comCONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY ON THE NEARLY munity. The land had been the subject of litigation 100-ACRE PROPERTY THAT SURROUNDS THE for nearly a decade and has been valued by the EXISTING HIGH STREET RETAIL, OFFICE AND bankruptcy court for $121 million. Crown, which RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ADJACENT TO has developed the Omni Montelucia Resort and THE LOOP 101 IN NORTH PHOENIX. spearheaded the redevelopment of Mountain ShadCoined the ‘City of the Future,’ City North has ows in Paradise Valley, plans to develop what will started construction on the horizontal infrastructure essentially be a new city and second urban node including water and sewer. Construction will then for Phoenix with City North. begin above ground on the streets, sidewalks, landscaping, trees, comfort stations for shuttles and A formal groundbreaking is planned in early Octoride sharing companies and streets. The main spine ber. The land is zoned for 2,500 residential units, 2 road will be four lanes with a center median bor- million square feet of office, 500 hotel rooms and dered with two 12-foot wide tree-lined pedestrian / 100,000 square feet of retail. It is adjacent to the cycle paths. 1.2 million-square-foot Desert Ridge Market Place Crown hired A.R. Mays for the all the infrastruc- northwest corner of the Loop 101 and 56th Street. ture construction. Twenty million dollars is budgeted for this phase of the project. Vertical construc- Cushman & Wakefield has been retained as the tion will start next year. Among the amenities, a brokers to market the first phase of City North’s 160,000-square-foot, four-story office building and multifamily residential component. Several local 250 multifamily residential units will be developed and national multifamily developers are competing in this first phase of the project that will sit on four to build the first place of the multifamily. acres. When completed, City North’s entire multiand surrounding High Street development at the family residential component will consist of 2,600 “We are thrilled construction is starting and our Crown’s Arizona operations. “There is no doubt units and will comprise 32 acres of the City North brokers are already at work finding the type of ten- City North is one of the best pieces of real estate development joining Class A offices and other uses ants and partners to bring one of the finest pieces in the western United States and will soon offer a in the thriving Desert Ridge area of Phoenix. of real estate in Arizona to life,” said Rick Car- variety of residential units, retail, hotels and office pinelli, Senior Vice President of Acquisition and space to complement its spectacular location.,” Crown acquired the nearly 100-acre City North Development at Crown. Carpinelli also oversees said Crown CEO and founder Robert Flaxman.
AAWL AND SCOTTSDALE QUARTER’S KITTEN YOGA AND POP-UP ADOPTION SHOP SERIES IS BACK
GET INTO KITTY-TREE POSE AND DOWNWARD FACING FELINE WITH ADOPTABLE KITTENS per person ($25 at doors). Children
SCURRYING BETWEEN YOUR FEET OR SITTING ON YOUR SHOULDER AT THIS ONE-HOUR YOGA CLASS THAT BENEFITS THE STATE’S OLDEST AND LARGEST NO-KILL SHELTER. AAWL rescues, rehomes and rehabilitates more than 4,000 animals every year – 1,200 of which are kittens. Following each yoga class, AAWL will yogis can adopt their four-legged yoga partners before the adoption event opens to the public between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
This fun event will take place on August 24, starting at 8:30 a.m. Kitten yoga and the pop-up adoption shop events will take place in a vacant suite next to the Urban Outfitters at Scottsdale Quarter. The cost is $20 host a pop-up adoption shop where
14 and older are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.
Be sure to bring your own yoga mat!
Register online at https://aawl.org/ events/kitten-yoga-4
