Next Doors

The thing about big problems is that they’re big. You look at the big picture and all you see are barriers, things in the way that make individual impact seem impossible. I’m known to throw an old...

Valley arts and culture organizations fight to survive the pandemic Survival. It’s a word that has taken on a much deeper meaning during the pandemic. We’ve all been presented with a set of circumstances few of us...

TGen leads Arizona’s fight against COVID-19 on several fronts So I have to admit, I was anxious to get this interview done. After all, most people don’t have the chance right now to pick the brain of...

Uniting to help during the coronavirus outbreak             The best way to deal with this crisis is to do what we’ve always done — come together as a community.             It’s difficult to figure out where to...

Glendale Works is helping homeless individuals restart their lives             It’s no secret that homelessness is a critical problem right now. You can see it as you go around the Valley. The homeless population is increasing, and...

Sandra Day O’Connor Institute sees opportunity in the clamor We live in a time when it’s difficult to discuss our differences calmly and rationally. This fact has dominated recent news cycles, when black seems white, and white...

Feeding Matters breaks new ground in pediatric feeding disorders             We all love to eat, right? It’s one of the simplest and most basic things we do as human beings. When we’re hungry, we find food. Sometimes...

Arizona Town Hall’s conversations show how much needs to be done to create healthier families and communities By Tom Evans             It’s a fairly simple premise — create an environment where Arizonans from all walks of life...

Veterans Heritage Project documents stories of heroes while enlightening young people Ashley Durham was a sophomore at Cactus Shadows High School when she met a man by the name of Frank Lambert. On the surface, you wouldn’t...

Project seeks to restore the artery of the Valley If you’ve studied your Arizona history, you may know of the Great Papago Escape. If you’re not familiar with it, the escape is probably the most noteworthy story...