The 5 Cs of Arizona: Copper, cattle, citrus, cotton and climate – these were the staples of Arizona’s early economy, the sustenance of her salad days. They’re also the inspiration for this year’s showcase of reader-generated photographic excellence.
Arizona’s bright days and balmy nights have lured generations of Americans. But will our ever-hotter and longer summers spoil the party? In the final feature of our Five Cs series, we explore ways people are trying to cool our cities and harness the power of our climate.
Technology developed by local air-conditioning pioneers created a livable climate indoors that fueled the Valley’s midcentury growth
Casa Grande will soon illuminate the city’s history with a new downtown park featuring its orphaned commercial signs.
When John van Hengel founded St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix in 1967, he started a global revolution in food distribution.
Prior to superstardom, The Jackson 5 played to enthusiastic crowds in Winslow – the siblings’ first performances outside their home state of Indiana.
Oranges, lemons and grapefruits no longer fuel Arizona’s economy, but they sweeten our lives in other ways.
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