Beat the heat: places to cool off around Laveen

When the Arizona summer hits full blast, finding ways to stay cool in Laveen becomes top priority. While we might not have a beach around the corner, there are still plenty of ways to chill out without leaving the neighborhood – and support some great local spots while you’re at it. Here are a few […]

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 […]