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Kristin Bride of Mesa holds a photo of her son Carson as she speaks during the Rally to Protect Kids Online on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 31. Bride, whose son took his own life, told the Daily Independent that in her efforts to rein in social media platforms, it’s become apparent the amount of time children and teens spend on screens affects their emotional development, including personal relationships, the need for validation and ability to resolve conflicts.
Socio-emotional learning — does it stop when social media starts?
Two Valley women have worked on solutions for teens amid a technology- and image-centered adolescence. With so much recent news about teen violence in the East Valley — much of it … more
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Queen Creek's incumbents only candidates in council race
The three incumbents on the Queen Creek Town Council will be running unopposed for their seats this election cycle. Monday’s deadline for those qualifying for the 2024 Primary Election … more
Black Rock Coffee Bar is holding a soft launch this weekend for its new location in San Tan Valley.
Black Rock Coffee Bar opening in San Tan Valley
Black Rock Coffee Bar, known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and Fuel energy drinks is holding a soft launch this weekend for its latest Arizona location, this one in San Tan Valley. … more
Early diagnosis, stories of hope highlight Breast Cancer Awareness month
Arizona women tend to suffer from breast cancer less than the national average.Experts and care and screening advocates say that’s part of why Arizona women sometimes let their guard … more
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Due to growing crowds, Queen Creek will be dropping Trunk or Treat as one of its three signature events this year. Not all residents are happy about the decision.,
Some residents applaud, condemn Queen Creek replacing signature event
Some residents are showing support and others are opposing Queen Creek’s decision to drop the Trunk or Treat Halloween event this year. “After careful consideration, effective this … more
The Gateway Polytechnic Academy recently held its annual Aviator Dash run raised $100,000 for the school.
Queen Creek school raises $100K
The Gateway Polytechnic Academy recently held its annual Aviator Dash run, the school's biggest fundraising event of the year. And, boy, did the school deliver. The goal of the fundraiser is to … more

Community Cheerleader: Nancy Haggerty is October’s Hometown Hero
Nancy Haggerty has lived through some tough times to get to a point where life is good for her. She is the founder of Nancy’s Closet, an extension of Marketplace Matters ministry, whose goal is … more
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Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.
Today's the day for Road to Country Thunder
Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, … more
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State law requires communities to prepare and adopt a General Plan every 10 years with input from the community. The 2018 General Plan was approved by voters on May 15, 2018.
Queen Creek meeting with neighbors on major town plan
The town of Queen Creek is currently considering a major General Plan amendment that if approved, would provide potential opportunities to consider limited commercial development within the Rural … more
The homicide of Stephen Jacobo, left, inspired his father Mark to create the Stephen Benito Jacobo Foundation. (Courtesy Mark Jacobo)
Cries for help: Teen violence inspires calls to action
After Stephen Jacobo was shot to death at a party in Mesa, his father obsessed about every details of what happened that night in November 2022. He had to know. Mark Jacobo got those details … more
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FUSD has announced that beginning in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year the district will be canceling all late bus routes.
Florence Unified to end late bus routes at San Tan schools
Students at schools in the Florence Unified School District who take after-hours extracurricular activities will have to find new ways to get back home. FUSD has announced that beginning in the … more
Thousands turned out to celebrate Spring Into QC this Saturday at Mansel Carter Oasis Park.
Thousands attend Queen Creek's Spring Into QC
Thousands turned out to celebrate Queen Creek’s first signature event of the year. Spring Into QC took place Saturday at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road. The family friendly … more
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