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

December 7, 2023 at 8:51 am
Merry Main Street activities are in full swing in downtown Mesa through Jan. 6. There are numerous opportunities to shop, eat and play! Downtown Mesa offers more than 40 restaurants, coffee shops and bars offering a wide variety of food and drink...

Mesa Names Richard M. Parison, Jr. Director of Arts and Culture

December 5, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Following a highly competitive national search, Mesa has appointed Richard M. Parison, Jr. as the City’s new Arts and Culture Director. An arts and culture leader for over 30 years, Mr. Parison will oversee Mesa’s prestigious institutions, including...

Mesa Launches New and Improved FREE Tools to Help Startups and Small Business Owners

December 4, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Finding helpful information and insightful data for starting a business in Mesa just got a little easier. The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development updated two free resources – the Mesa Business Resource Guide and MesaBusinessBuilder.com -...

Mesa Police Department Holiday DUI Task Force

November 30, 2023 at 2:18 pm
Over the 2023 holiday season the Mesa Police Department will be out in force looking for impaired drivers by conducting DUI enforcement in support of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) DUI Holiday Task Force. The Task Force will be in...

Santa Making More Visits to Merry Main Street

November 30, 2023 at 9:19 am
Santa Claus will be getting away from the North Pole a few more times this holiday season to visit downtown Mesa and join in the Merry Main Street festivities. Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be taking Christmas wishes and be available for free photos...

Mesa's Emergency Rehabilitation Program Ready to Help People in Need

November 29, 2023 at 8:30 am
Mesa’s Emergency Rehabilitation Program is on track to assist with household repairs to 73 income-eligible homes by January 2024. The program helps Mesa homeowners needing to repair issues affecting their home's habitability. Mesa’s Emergency...

The New and Life-New Book Sale at Mesa Public Library Begins Today

November 27, 2023 at 10:04 am
Get gift-quality books at amazing prices at Mesa Public Library’s New & Like-New Book Sale. This popular annual event starts Monday, Nov. 27, through Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Main Library, 64 E. First St. Every book genre will be available...

Mesa Encourages Residents to Reduce Waste and Recycle this Holiday Season

November 22, 2023 at 12:00 am
Mesa is encouraging residents to reduce, reuse, and recycle right this holiday season. Household waste generation increases by more than 20% in November and December, but many common gifts, decorations, and household items purchased during this time...

Don't Shop, Create Memorable Holiday Gifts at Mesa Public Library!

November 20, 2023 at 8:00 am
Give gifts this holiday season that are both meaningful and easy on your wallet by creating custom, personalized and unique objects in Mesa Public Library’s makerspace, THINKspot!THINKspot is designed for hands-on exploration and experimentation....

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Merry Main Street in Downtown Mesa

November 16, 2023 at 1:04 pm
Mesa’s Merry Main Street presented by AT&T Fiber is a great way to celebrate the season! The spectacular east valley holiday tradition returns to downtown Mesa for the ninth consecutive year with several new attractions. Merry Main Street starts...

Planting Event Restores Native Sonoran Desert Landscaping at Superstition Springs Transit Center

November 15, 2023 at 2:37 pm
The City of Mesa, community partners and volunteers planted trees and shrubs as part of a landscape restoration event on Nov. 14 to bring more shade and environmental improvements to the Superstition Springs Transit Center. Located along the highly...

Registration Available for Mesa Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

November 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Registration is underway for Mesa residents for the Mesa Parks and Recreation 2023-2024 winter season. Mesa offers programs and activities to people of all ages and abilities:adult sports, including kickball, softball, tennis, pickleball, indoor...

New Plant Square Footage Calculator Simplifies Grass-to-Xeriscape Conversion Process

November 8, 2023 at 2:13 pm
The City of Mesa has launched a new one-of-a-kind tool, the Plant Square Footage Calculator. The calculator simplifies the process for homeowners who are planning a grass conversion and developing a landscape plan to take advantage of the city’s...

Mesa Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for The Post

November 2, 2023 at 2:04 pm
Downtown Mesa now has The Post, a new City-owned community and event space that involved the architectural restoration and transformation of Mesa’s first 1st-class post office, located at 26 N. Macdonald, which operated in the building from 1936 to...

Art in the Park Event Engages Mesa Residents to Create Art Installation for New City Hall and Take Part in Mesa History

November 1, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Mesa residents will be able to collaborate in creating an art installation for the new City Hall. Art in the Park is a unique and interactive free event that brings art, crafts and music to our neighborhoods. The family-friendly events begin on Nov....

Mesa Names Jaye O'Donnell as Economic Development Director

October 31, 2023 at 10:40 am
Mesa City Manager Chris Brady announced the appointment of Jaye O’Donnell as the new Mesa Economic Development Director. During her more than 14 years of service in Mesa, Jaye has been instrumental in positioning the City as a corporate and...

Mesa Opens 12 New Pickleball Courts

October 30, 2023 at 4:01 pm
As pickleball continues to grow in popularity, Mesa is opening 12 new pickleball courts this week. Eight new pickleball courts are at the Mesa Tennis and Pickleball Center at Gene Autry Park, 4125 E. McKellips Road. The City will also open four new...

Students Get Your Cameras Ready

September 28, 2023 at 10:53 am
Lights, Camera, Safety! The Move Safe Public Service Announcement Contest returns for a second year. Starting Sept. 30, youth ages 12-18 are invited to create a 30-second public service announcement featuring a safety tip for walking or riding. The...

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Mesa District 1 Councilmember Mark Freeman Elected to the National League of Cities Board of Directors

December 8, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Mark Freeman, District 1 Councilmember of Mesa, AZ, was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC’s membership at the organization’s 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA. Freeman was elected to a 1-year...

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