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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Merry Main Street in Downtown Mesa

November 19, 2025 at 3:26 pm
Merry Main Street is from Nov. 28 through Jan. 10, offering an exciting variety of holiday activities

Mesa Named 2025 Top Ten Digital City

November 20, 2025 at 6:47 am
Mesa is recognized as one of the top ten cities with a population of 500,000 or more in the Center for Digital Government’s 2025 Digital Cities Survey Awards. The annual awards honor cities that are leveraging technology, data and innovation to improve government transparency and strengthen community engagement.

MesaMoves' Reindeer Roll and Stroll Returns on Dec. 5

November 18, 2025 at 3:53 pm
MesaMoves' Reindeer Roll and Stroll returns to downtown Mesa Dec. 5. The free, self-guided scavenger hunt is from 4pm to 8pm at the Plaza at Mesa City Center, 56 E. Main St.

City of Mesa Swears in New District 2 Councilmember

November 17, 2025 at 5:55 pm
City of Mesa Swears in New District 2 Councilmember Dorean Taylor

Mesa Launches Preview Events Ahead of Gateway Library Grand Opening

November 13, 2025 at 10:54 am
Mesa is hosting three engaging preview events ahead of the Gateway Library Grand Opening on Nov. 15, 22 and 29 from 9am to noon

Tickets on Sale for Breakfast with Santa in Downtown Mesa

November 10, 2025 at 8:49 am
Tickets are on sale for Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at The Post, 26 N. Macdonald. Tickets must be pre-purchased at mesaamp.com

Mesa's 2025 Bike to Books Designs Installed

November 6, 2025 at 4:23 pm
Mesa has installed the Bike to Books contest winning designs along canal shared-use paths just north of Cinemark Theater at Mesa Riverview. The colorful youth art celebrates reading, community and exercise

Mesa Recognized with Four Golden Prospector Awards for Excellence in Economic Development

November 5, 2025 at 9:08 am
The City's Office of Economic Development was honored with 4 Golden Prospector Awards of Merit from the Arizona Association for Economic Development

Tickets on Sale for Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at Merry Main Street

November 3, 2025 at 10:45 am
Mesa residents can now purchase tickets online for Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at Merry Main Street, starting Nov. 28. Tickets are available at merrymainst.com/icerink

PRSA Awards Mesa with Communications Team of the Year Copper Anvil

October 29, 2025 at 11:24 am
The City's Public Information and Communications Department was named Communications Team of the Year by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Phoenix Chapter at the annual Copper Anvil Awards

Mesa Public Library Launches Mesa Reads Together: A Community-Wide Reading Event

October 21, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Mesa Public Library invites the community to participate in Mesa Reads Together, the City’s first-ever community-wide reading initiative that brings residents together around a shared story. This year’s selected title is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, an internationally bestselling novel that explores choices, regrets and the possibilities of life. The community read runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.

Mesa Partners with The Be Kind People Project on Innovative Youth-Focused Campaign Against Opioid and Drug Use

October 20, 2025 at 11:55 am
The City of Mesa is announcing an innovative partnership with the nonprofit The Be Kind People Project® to create educational content for students, educators and parents in Mesa Public Schools and other local institutions.

City of Mesa Launches MesaMoves Look Twice Challenge

October 8, 2025 at 3:28 pm
The City of Mesa’s Transportation Department is launching the MesaMoves Look Twice Save a Life Challenge, a community-driven initiative promoting safer driving, biking and walking behaviors.

Mesa Enhances Safety and Connectivity with Hampton Avenue Upgrades

October 7, 2025 at 1:06 pm
The City of Mesa will begin safety and roadway improvements along Hampton Avenue between Crismon Road and Signal Butte Road on Oct. 13. Work is expected to be completed by late November.

City of Mesa Kicks Off Tree Planting Season

September 30, 2025 at 11:15 am
Mesa has kicked off its 2025-26 tree planting season with events designed to cool our community by increasing the City's tree canopy.

Falcon Field Airport Awarded Federal Grants to Invest in Airport's Future

September 25, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Falcon Field Airport has been awarded a series of federal grants to fund design work for airfield and ground transportation upgrades

Mesa Extension Road Project Begins Sept. 29

September 25, 2025 at 10:11 am
A major roadway resurfacing project begins Sept. 29 for Extension Road, which also enhances bicycle safety and connectivity. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Writer in Residence Office Hours and Workshops at Mesa Public Library

September 24, 2025 at 9:58 am
Author Marc Mason is the newest Mesa Public Library Writer in Residence. He will be at Red Mountain Library from October through December

Mesa City Council Issues Notice of Intent to Adjust Utility Rates

September 23, 2025 at 8:18 am
Mesa City Council has issued a Notice of Intent to adjust utility rates, beginning a 60-day period for residents and businesses to review the proposal and share their feedback

Mesa Wins Statewide Award for Merry Main Street

September 10, 2025 at 10:19 am
The City of Mesa has received the Outstanding Special Event Award for cities with populations over 100,000 from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association to honor the success of Merry Main Street