Good Day
Maricopa
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local French restaurant in Chandler was named one of the West's best pie stops by AAA—its signature quiche Lorraine earned the honor. The family-owned Cuisine Wine and Bistro, run by a husband-and-wife team, opened in 2023 and brings a Paris cafe feel to the neighborhood. The Arizona Republic
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Incoming Phoenix Children's CEO John Nickens pledged $20 a month on KTAR this Wednesday during the Give-A-Thon to support patient care at Phoenix Children’s—he recalled his past with the fundraiser after Hurricane Katrina and will join the hospital in October as he leaves New Orleans’ University Medical Center for LCMC Health. The fundraiser has raised $713,023 so far and will continue through the next two days. KTAR
- ➤ Extreme heat in the Valley has led Maricopa County to expand cooling centers and water stations so residents can stay safe. The city of Phoenix opened two new sites—Burton Barr Library open 24/7 and a night-only center at Senior Opportunities West with room for 50 people each—that have operated since May 1 and will run through September 30. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 19, Corbin Carroll ran two triples in a 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Chase Field, reaching a career-high 16 and setting a franchise record for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Social media praised his speed+ many fans expect more exciting plays as the season continues. The Arizona Republic
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