Maricopa Local News – Saturday, December 13th, 2025

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Saturday, December 13th, 2025

Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Yesterday, the Phoenix Diocese celebrated (Honra a Tu Madre) with Chinelo dancers and local faithful in a procession that ended with a mass and novena honoring the Virgin of Guadalupe, reflecting deep cultural and religious traditions. The Arizona Republic

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Seven Arizona cities ranked among the 100 greenest after a WalletHub report released Dec. 12 compared factors like air quality, green spaces and renewable energy. Phoenix ranked 85 along with Scottsdale, Tucson, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Glendale. The Arizona Republic

LIFESTYLE NEWS

➤ Residents can plan a snowy day trip today, exploring Flagstaff’s ski slopes, Sedona’s red rock trails, Prescott’s festive town center, and Mt Lemmon’s alpine scenery. These local spots offer fun outdoor activities + safe winter exploring + quality family time. The Arizona Republic

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Diamondbacks finalized Michael Soroka's one-year, $7.5 million deal on Dec. 12 and will continue to seek extra rotation help by exploring trade and free-agent options to strengthen the pitching staff. The Arizona Republic
➤ Marvin Harrison Jr. will miss the game against the Texans due to a heel injury and be replaced by Michael Wilson, who excelled in recent contests (head coach Jonathan Gannon said the injury is not season-ending). The Cardinals are managing several other injuries as they prepare for a tough encounter. The Arizona Republic

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