Kid Critic Emilia Dives into Southwestern Flavors at Ghost Ranch
Photos courtesy of the Hernandez family Hey there, it's Emilia, your local, feisty 9-year-old, back to share about my latest girls' dinner date at a modern Southwestern cuisine spot, Ghost Ranch. Stepping in from the dark and rainy night, we ...
Just for Fun: April 2024
What kind of garden does a baker have in April? A flour garden! How do bees get to school? By school buzz! What animal needs to wear a wig? A bald eagle! Celebrated on April 22, Earth ...
Sadie’s Story of Healing and Hope at The Godspeed Project
By Naya Seth and Sondra Barr Photos courtesy of The Godspeed Project In Cave Creek, a unique sanctuary exists where grief meets grace, and healing comes on four hooves. The Godspeed Project, a nonprofit organization, has been making waves in ...
Oliver’s Odyssey: From Stress to Success Through Leadership and Learning
Photos courtesy of Leadership Society of Arizona Oliver's journey began in his middle school years, where the relentless workload of his advanced placement school left him stressed and disheartened. Concerned about his well-being and development, his mom sought alternatives that ...
HED: Coast to Coast with Nicholas: Get the Details on Cool Loews hotels in New York City and San Diego.
If your family is gearing up for a summer vacation, here are two cool spots to visit from coast to coast: a neat spot in New York city and a beachy getaway in San Diego. Loews in NYC Located on ...
Kid Critic Emilia’s Tasty Adventures: Delicious Discoveries Await at North Italia
Photos courtesy of the Hernandez family Hello, I'm Emilia! A 9-year-old Arizona native with a love of all things delicious! One of my favorite restaurants is North Italia, and I've been to almost all of their Arizona locations. When you ...
From Hurricane Survivor to Youth of the Year 2024
Photo courtesy of Paradise Valley Unified School District In a story of resilience and transformation, Yarieliz (Yari) Lopez, a junior at Paradise Valley Unified School District’s North Canyon High School, has been named the 2024 Youth of the Year by ...
Two Valley Boys Get Scrumdiddlyumptious Role of a Lifetime in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Photo courtesy of Arizona Broadway Theatre For Lucas Moran and AJ Riddle, playing Charlie Bucket in the Arizona Broadway Theatre production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is the role they dreamed of for years. Though they are only 10 ...
Guitars and Giving: Nico Ridley Gives Back Through Music
Being a good community citizen comes naturally to Nico Ridley. He helps friends in the hallways at school, he cleans up after himself in the cafeteria, and he always has a cheerful greeting for the cooks after breakfast. Recently, the ...
From the Mound to the Lens: Nicholas Bubeck Gets the Inside Scoop from MLB Legend Randy Johnson.
By Nicholas Bubeck Major League Baseball icon Randy Johnson has a passion that might surprise you. While Randy says one of his favorite memories being in Major League Baseball was watching Little League kids parade around the field, just as ...
The Rise of Student Council at Arizona Charter Academy
By Sondra Barr Photo courtesy of Arizona Charter Academy In the halls of Arizona Charter Academy (ACA) in Surprise, a new wave of leadership is taking root. This school year marks the inaugural formation of the ACA Student Council, a ...
Ready, Set, Race! Fifth Grader’s Vision Results in Schoolwide Robot Coding Event
At the beginning of each school day, kids flock to Mrs. Houseman’s room. And why wouldn’t they? That’s where the robots are! For fifth grader William Macdonald, the chance to get hands-on with technology is one of the best parts ...
Teen Entrepreneur Bakes Success with Horse Treats Business
By Naya Seth Photos courtesy of Allie Koss Allie Koss, a high school junior and teen entrepreneur, founded a business called Happy's Horse Treats. Named after her horse, Happy, who she got when she was 14, Allie started this business ...
Ice Den Adventures: An Inside Scoop on an Arizona Coyotes Practice Session
My 9-year-old brother Zaza recently got to hang with the Arizona Coyotes and watch them practice at the Ice Den. So, this month, Zaza is reporting all about his awesome NHL experience. Hi! I’m Zaza, and I love sports. It ...
Lucas Moran is Getting Down to Business – Show Business, That Is
Learning long division, taking tests, turning in assignments. Sounds like a typical load for a fourth grader, right? Not so fast. Lucas Moran crams more – much, much more – into every week. The budding 10-year-old actor also packs in ...
Jacquelyn “Jax” Fuchs is an 11-Year-Old Star on the Rise in the World of Theater!
By Naya Seth Meet Jacquelyn Fuchs, commonly known as Jax! This talented 11-year-old recently shone in the musical "Scrooge," a professional production that featured only four kids aged 11 to 14. Jax was introduced to acting at the age of ...
Rockin’ with Alice Cooper: Epic Kids Reporter Nicholas Bubeck Uncovers the Legendary Rockstar’s Passion for Inspiring Young Creatives
Alice Cooper is known for being a rockstar. His style is dark, different, and somewhat funny. He’s very famous and he lives in Paradise Valley! He has kids and grandkids who he loves dearly, along with his wife Sheryl. They’ve ...
Ridgeline Academy Soars to Victory: Girls Volleyball and Boys Flag Football Clinch State Championships
In a stunning display of athleticism and teamwork, Ridgeline Academy's sports teams have propelled their school into the spotlight. The Lady Eagles, Ridgeline Academy's Varsity Girls Volleyball team, clinched the Division 2 State Volleyball Championship title, marking a significant milestone ...