Deeply Rooted in Laveen’s Modern Rural Community

Photo shows Stephanie Hurd standing with Cesar Chavez Park in Laveen in the background.

By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in May 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news. Subcribe to the local newsletter here.) By Tom Brecke, South x South Mountain If you want to understand the heart and soul of Laveen, look no further than Stephanie Hurd. As an active […]

Lifelong South Mountain resident raising up community by raising fish

Photo shows Dr. George Brooks, an African American man, standing behind plants being grown using aquaponics.

By Tom Brecke South x South Mountain (This article first published in March 2024 in the South X South Mountain online news). You can’t blame Dr. George Brooks for being partial to the ground in the South Mountain area. After all, he’s spent his entire life on the southside of Phoenix.  And while land and […]

Moving and starting a business? Tasks you can tackle at the same time

PHotos shows woman of color packing a box and a room full of boxes and furniture ready for moving.

Guest post written by Elena Stewart Many people want to launch a home-based business but may feel hindered by their current house. Maybe it doesn’t have enough space to meet your professional needs or is missing a key feature. As a result, you’ll need a new home to make your dream a reality. If you […]

Jersey Mike’s in Laveen joins support of Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Jersey MIke's in Laveen joins others in fundraising for Phoenix Children's Hospital.

On March 31, 2021 Jersey Mike’s in Laveen joins with the other 44 Valley locations to donate 100% of proceeds that day to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The day of giving is part of Jersey Mike’s 11th annual month of giving in March and is supported by local valley owners Duane Layton, Bill Mapes, and Josh […]