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The Mason Jar: How a Simple Glass Jar Became an American Kitchen Icon
Long before it became a farmhouse decoration, the Mason jar was a practical answer to one of the oldest household problems: how to keep seasonal food for later. Its threaded…
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Ingenuity’s 72 Flights Changed What Humanity Can Imagine on Mars
NASA’s small Mars helicopter began as a technology demonstration. It became the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet—and then far exceeded its original mission.
Read more →George Carruthers: How a Black Inventor Put a New Eye on the Moon
Before space telescopes became a familiar part of astronomy, George Carruthers helped carry one to the lunar surface. His ultraviolet camera gave scientists a new way to study the universe—and…
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Yavapai College Volleyball Drops Pair of Matches at Central Arizona College
The Yavapai College Roughriders fell in two matches on the road against Central Arizona College, closing out their playoff hopes but preparing…
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How to Check Fire District Coverage for a Yavapai County Property
A Yavapai County map tool can help property owners check whether a parcel falls within a fire district. CAFMA says some properties…
Read more →Carlos Montezuma: How an Arizona-Born Physician Turned Education Into Native Self-Determination
Taken from his Yavapai community as a child, Carlos Montezuma became one of the first Native American physicians in the United States—and…
Read more →Riordan Mansion: How a Flagstaff Family Home Made Room for Two Families
In early twentieth-century Flagstaff, two brothers built a remarkable shared home that expressed timber wealth, family connection, and a distinctly northern Arizona…
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Prescott College Lists Six Bachelor’s Study Options Across Campus and Online Formats
Prescott College’s bachelor’s degree search includes programs in adventure education, environmental studies, psychology, social justice and interdisciplinary learning.
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The Quiet Rise of Good News: Why More Outlets Are Making Room for Hope
From retirement websites to local television stations, a growing number of publishers are setting aside space for positive stories. Here's why the…
Read more →Prescott Lakes: Where a Planned Community Leaves Room for the High Desert
On Prescott’s northeast side, a network of open ground, trails, ponds, and rocky hills shows how a growing Arizona community can preserve more than it builds.
