It seemed like a tall order. I wanted an edible gift that was fast and easy to make, inexpensive, wouldn’t spoil or need to be refrigerated, and that kids could be involved in.

The individual portion of the state tennis tournament might be over for the area, but the Desert Vista girls made sure it wasn't completely over.

It’s a busy time of year but Valley organizations are reminding residents not to forget about safety during the holidays.

With little fanfare, “Little Orphan Annie” disappeared from the comic strips in June 2010 after an 86-year run, but Creative Stages Youth Theater is making sure she is not forgottten.

When the Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista football teams report Monday for the first football practice, leaders and star players will have their place within the hierarchy.

The Phoenix Symphony 2011/12 season kicks off on Sept. 15 and 17 at Symphony Hall with one of the greatest musical compositions ever written, "Beethoven's Symphony No. 9." Also featured will be "Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man," to pay tribute to those whose lives were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001.

The club lacrosse regular season ended with three of the four area squads making the postseason.

The club lacrosse regular season ended with three of the four area squads making the postseason.

NEW YORK - It can hold your iPad, wallet, makeup and umbrella - maybe a sweater, too. The tote bag is the clown car of the bag world, fitting everything you need and more.

NEW YORK - It can hold your iPad, wallet, makeup and umbrella - maybe a sweater, too. The tote bag is the clown car of the bag world, fitting everything you need and more.

What is the best thing about football season? Seeing your team win? Taunting others about their team's loss? The come-from-behind win? Relief that a lead wasn't blown? Winning the office pool? Sucking down brews and foods that would make a cardiologist cringe? The chance to leave the house and buy as many shoes as you want because you know it's not going to be noticed?

Finding the perfect holiday gift for your loved ones and picturing their smiling faces when they finally unwrap it is a wonderful feeling, but it’s even better when you get a great deal on the present.

The Texas Rangers had been to two straight World Series and the Los Angeles Angels brought in Albert Pujols.

Angel Singer had a notion that last season’s success would impact the Desert Vista girls tennis program, but even the Thunder’s head coach underestimated just how much.