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Honoring History: Falcon Field Airport Receives Replica Plaque for WWII British Cadets

December 20, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Falcon Field has received a replica plaque from the Arizona Aviation Historical Group honoring more than 2,300 Royal Air Force British Cadets who trained as pilots during World War II at the airport

Mesa's 2024 Bike to Books Designs Installed

December 19, 2024 at 11:13 am
Winning designs from Mesa's Bikes to Books contest have been installed along the Stadium Connector Shared Use Path at Mesa Riverview. The artwork was created by Mesa youth of all ages, turning bicycle symbols into vibrant canvasses of imagination

Shop, Eat and Play at Merry Main Street in Downtown Mesa

December 18, 2024 at 1:37 pm
Merry Main Street offers lots of opportunities to shop, eat and play throughout downtown Mesa. A complete list of activities is available at merrymainst.com and downtownmesa.com

Donations Needed for ABC Program in Mesa

December 18, 2024 at 10:33 am
Mesa residents can help people in need during the holiday season and year-round through the ABC - A Better Community donation program. For more info, visit mesaaz.gov/abc

Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board Votes to Rename Airport, Reflecting Regional Growth and Identity

December 17, 2024 at 12:57 pm
The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board has voted to rename the airport to Mesa Gateway, reflecting the airport's regional growth and identity

Mesa Receives Global JustServe City Recognition

December 16, 2024 at 11:16 am
Mesa was recently recognized as a 2024 Global JustServe City at the National League of Cities conference in Tampa. Mesa was among 5 cities recognized as a great place to live due to its commitment to volunteerism

New Taxiway G Opens at Falcon Field Airport

December 13, 2024 at 10:21 am
Falcon Field has a new Taxiway G, reducing the amount of time aircraft spend on the airport's runway, minimizing delays and reducing fuel consumption

Nostalgic Holiday Characters Added to Merry Main Street

December 11, 2024 at 2:40 pm
Visitors to Merry Main Street will see nostalgic holiday characters this year along with vintage ornaments. More information about Merry Main Street is available at merrymainst.com and mesanow.org

Information About Mesa Fireworks Sale and Use During Holiday Season

December 10, 2024 at 1:33 pm
. Legal fireworks are available for sale in Mesa through Jan. 3 and can be used in the City from Dec. 26 until Jan. 4 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1

City of Mesa Wins United Nations SDG Innovation Award

December 9, 2024 at 9:07 pm
The City of Mesa has received global recognition by winning the prestigious United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Innovation Award. Mesa is 1 of 2 cities in the world, and the only city in the U.S. to receive this honor

idea Museum Reopens Dec. 13 with New Look and Exhibition

December 5, 2024 at 10:59 am
idea Museum is reopening Dec. 13 following a 3-month closure with a new look and exhibition Joyride - Art on Wheels

Santa Making Sunday Visits to Merry Main Street

December 4, 2024 at 1:07 pm
Santa Claus will now be at Merry Main Street on Sundays. He will be taking Christmas wishes at The Post, 26 N. Macdonald, on Sundays from 11am to 3pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 4am to 8:30pm

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Merry Main Street in Downtown Mesa

November 26, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Merry Main Street presented by AT&T returns to downtown Mesa through Jan. 11 with many holiday activities, including ice skating, live music and visits from Santa. Complete details at merrymainst.com

Mesa Police Department Holiday DUI Task Force

November 26, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Mesa Police are part of the annual statewide DUI Holiday Task Force. The initiative runs through Jan. 1 with DUI enforcement primarily active between 5pm and 3am on key event nights

JX Advanced Metals USA, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility in Mesa, Arizona

November 20, 2024 at 2:08 pm
JX Advanced Metals USA, Inc. (JX USA), formerly known as JX Nippon Mining & Metals USA, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by key company representatives and local dignitaries.

City of Mesa Officially Renames Mesa Grande Cultural Park

November 4, 2024 at 1:08 pm
The City has officially renamed Mesa Grande Cultural Park to reflect our region's rich cultural heritage and profound connection to the O'odham and Piipaash peoples and their ancestors. The name given to the site is Sce:dagi Mu:val Va’aki. In the O’odham language, it means Blue Fly’s place of dwelling or Blue Fly’s house

Breakfast with Santa Expands and Moves to New Location

October 31, 2024 at 9:37 am
Tickets go on sale the week of Nov. 4 for Breakfast with Santa, which has expanded to 3 Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at a new location, The Post, 26 N. Macdonald. Details at mesaparks.com

Register for Jr. Suns Youth Basketball League and Kinder Clinic

October 30, 2024 at 11:27 am
Registration is underway for Jr. Suns Youth Basketball including a new co-ed youth basketball league. To register, visit mesaparks.com

Mesa Community Court and Mesa Community College Join Forces to Empower Individuals Facing Homelessness Through Higher Education

October 28, 2024 at 2:18 pm
Mesa Community Court and Mesa Community College have partnered to provide court participants with personalized support to earn college degrees and certificates to help create a path to skilled work and self-reliance

Nucleus RadioPharma Announces New Manufacturing Site in Mesa

October 21, 2024 at 6:31 am
Nucleus RadioPharma is building a new manufacturing facility in southeast Mesa to produce life-saving theranostic products to help patients

Mesa is Moving Ahead with Plans to Improve EV Charging Citywide

October 16, 2024 at 9:49 am
Mesa has released a much-anticipated Request for Proposal to make the City's electric vehicle charging network more accessible and convenient for all residents. Funding will be from an $11.8 million federal grant

Newest Asian District Mesa AZ® mural celebrates Year of the Dragon

October 9, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Mesa's Asian District has unveiled its fifth cultural mural at Mekong Plaza. Jewel of Balance celebrates the Year of the Dragon

Registration Available for Mesa Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

October 7, 2024 at 11:12 am
Registration is underway for Mesa residents for the City's Parks and Recreation 2024-2025 winter season. A complete list of programs and activities is available at mesaparks.com

Lights, Camera, Safety!

September 30, 2024 at 10:07 am
The Move Safe Public Service Announcement Contest is back. 12 to 18 year olds are invited to create a 30-second announcement featuring a safety tip for riding or walking. Visit mesaaz.gov/movesafe for details

Mesa Police Department Concludes Successful Operation Safe Summer Initiative

September 24, 2024 at 2:42 pm
The Mesa Police Department has announced the successful completion of Operation Safe Summer to reduce teen violence. Over 10 weeks, officers issued 76 citations to teenagers for curfew violations and saw a decrease in violent crime involving teens

SRP Partners with City of Mesa to Expand Grass-to-Xeriscape Incentives for Residents

September 23, 2024 at 12:20 pm
SRP is partnering with Mesa to expand the City's Grass-to-Xeriscape Landscape Incentive program with a five-year, matching grant. Details at MesaNow.org

Mesa Family Resource Center Opens at Main Library

September 19, 2024 at 9:39 am
The Mesa Family Resource Center has opened at the Main Library, 64 E. 1st St. The community hub offers free activities and resources to families to support young children's health and development

City of Mesa Announces Grant Winners of Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund

September 18, 2024 at 9:33 am
The City of Mesa has announced the 12 Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund grant winners. They will design, implement and govern actionable climate solutions. The list of grant recipients is available at MesaNow.org

Non=Functional Turf Removal Begins at Mesa City Parks and Basins

September 16, 2024 at 12:24 pm
Thanks to a state grant, Mesa is now removing non-functional turf at more than 50 parks and basins to reduce the city's water usage

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