Phoenix

Phoenix – September 24, 2026 -- A Vietnam veteran's estate gift sent 360 fellow veterans, service members and first responders to New York Yankees games against the Mets on September 11, 12 and 13, fulfilling his final wish to keep serving the community he devoted his life to.

Joe Pasternack deployed to Qui Nhơn, Vietnam, from September 1965 to August 1966

Pasternack served three years in the U.S. Army before returning home to New York, where he became a lifelong Yankees fan. In 2013 he joined the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), a nonprofit that provides free event tickets to veterans, active service members and first responders through its 1st Tix program.

Miami – September 19, 2026 -- A new candlelit concert series titled 'A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics' is touring venues across the United States this fall, reimagining horror-themed music through live string quartet performances.

The tour stops include the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Florida, The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, and the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California.

The setlist mixes film scores with classical staples

Local string quartets perform Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' Bernard Herrmann's score for 'Psycho,' the theme from 'Stranger Things,' and selections from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'

Classical works on the program include Camille Saint-Saëns' 'Danse Macabre' and Modest Mussorgsky's 'Night on Bald Mountain.'

PHOENIX – September 16, 2026 -- University of Phoenix has opened enrollment for a new three-year Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, a 90-credit online degree built specifically for working professionals already in the field.

The program requires at least three years of prior work experience

Unlike the university's standard four-year criminal justice bachelor's degree, which requires 120 credits, this accelerated track is capped at 90 credits and is open only to students with a minimum of three years of professional experience in criminal justice or security. The program sits within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and was approved by the Higher Learning Commission, which has continuously accredited University of Phoenix since 1978.

Shenzhen – September 15, 2026 -- AKEEYO Global has launched the XPRO, a 4K dash cam built exclusively for the Toyota RAV4 that replaces the plastic housing behind the rearview mirror instead of sticking to the windshield. The camera is now available in North America at akeeyo.com for $289.

The camera draws power from a connector already near the mirror

There is no suction mount, no cable taped down the glass, and no visible hardware on the dashboard. AKEEYO says installation takes about four minutes: owners remove the factory mirror cover with an included trim tool, plug in a supplied adapter, tuck the cable into the XPRO housing, and press the unit into place. The process requires no drilling, cutting, or wire splicing, and the original mirror housing can be reinstalled at any time, a detail relevant for leased vehicles and resale.

Phoenix – September 15, 2026 -- University of Phoenix recognized 32,416 students on its July 2026 President's and Dean's Lists, honoring adult learners who balanced coursework with jobs and family obligations.

President's List required a perfect 4.0 GPA

Of the honorees, 9,496 students earned President's List status by achieving a 4.0 grade point average, while 22,920 students were named to the Dean's Lists for high academic standing in their programs.

A Reddit giveaway drew 787 student submissions

As part of the recognition, University of Phoenix invited eligible students to join its subreddit and describe what mattered most about their educational journey. The giveaway generated 787 eligible entries, and 30 participants received University of Phoenix swag boxes.

Phoenix – September 15, 2026 -- Pickleball fans in the Valley can join professional players on the court this month as the Phoenix Flames host two community events tied to the Carvana PPA Tour's Veolia Arizona Open, running Sept. 13-20 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.

Two events let amateurs mix with pros before the pro tour arrives

The Phoenix Flames, the Valley's Major League Pickleball (MLP) team owned by Jeff and Chrissy Tsao, will hold a Pickleball Party on Sept. 13 at Center Court Scottsdale Shea and a Beat the Pro Ladder on Sept. 14 at Center Court Gilbert. Both events are organized in partnership with Center Court.