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Man Arrested Following High-Speed Chase, Police Collision in Mesa

TL/DR - A man has been arrested in Mesa, Arizona, after a car chase and subsequent foot pursuit. Police were initially called to the scene due to a reported fight and reports of shots fired. The suspect crashed his vehicle during a police chase, attempted to flee on foot, was hit by a police car, and was then taken into hospital in stable…

Complete Guide to Phoenix Pride Festival 2023: Top 5 Highlights

TL/DR - Phoenix Pride's annual parade and festival will take place on October 21-22 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will feature several entertainment stages, food vendors, and community activities; the grand marshals are representatives from organizations that serve the Greater Phoenix LGBTQ+ community. Entertainers…

APS Launches Phoenix’s Newest Solar Plant in Clean Energy Week

TL/DR - APS has made significant progress towards its goal of providing 100% clean, carbon-free electricity. This includes the recent launch of its largest solar power plant, the Agave Solar Plant, which can power 24,000 homes with its 150 megawatts of capacity. Alongside Agave and other renewable sources, APS also generates power via the Palo…

Year-Long I-17 Pavement Project Concludes in North Phoenix

TL/DR - A construction project on I-17 between Dunlap Avenue and Deer Valley Road in Phoenix has been completed, eliminating further weekend closures. The project included the use of diamond grinding to smooth the freeway’s concrete surface, replacing an older, worn layer of asphalt. According to Doug Nintzel, an ADOT spokesman, this type of…