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Did you know KJZZ reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners every week? But it wasn’t always that way. As KJZZ celebrates its 70th year in operation, here's a look back at the history of the station.

By 2023, the city of Phoenix hopes to complete its South Central Light Rail Extension servicing South Phoenix.

However, outreach efforts have left some residents feeling derailed in their power and ability to shape their community. 

Arizona is known for its scenic views and its thermometer-busting temperatures. However, in the middle of the desert bustles an urban metropolis that's home to millions.

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Phoenix is both the nation's fifth largest city and its eighth most ozone-polluted one, according to the American Lung Association's 2018 findings.

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Despite this ominous label, hope isn't lost for breathing clean air while enjoying the city.

Sitting amidst the hustle and bustle of modern-day Phoenix is an ancient reminder of people who have long since passed.

While Hohokam culture faded when its people dispersed into different groups, clues about how they lived as a once sprawling civilization can shed light on the former inhabitants of the Phoenix Basin and how much the area has changed over the centuries. 

Millions of tons of food hit the landfill each year in the United States while millions of stomachs go hungry.

One effort to combat this issue is recycling food. Food waste might sound disgusting, but it also yields both surprising usages and results. 

The Hindu festival of Holi might look like wild fun, but behind the colors and dancing rests a lively and reflective meaning.