Have you ever heard of a wildlife overpass? I spoke with Doug Nintzel, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) spokesman, about the new wildlife overpass. He told me that a wildlife overpass is a large bridge that goes over highways to help prevent crashes involving wildlife. The overpass will be on I-17, twelve miles south of Flagstaff, at milepost 327.4. The overpass will be 100 feet wide and will be covered in native vegetation; this will help it blend in with nature. It will have 8-foot tall fencing for about 8 miles, this will help direct the animals.

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“A Minecraft Movie” has been a big hit for the box office. This movie stars Jennifer Coolidge, Jack Black, and many more famous entertainers. The budget for this movie was around 150 million dollars, and in the U.S alone, it has made over 280 million dollars. On the day of this writing, this movie has made over $550,000,000!

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Get a great start to this summer by enrolling in the "Color our World" reading program at your local library. The summer reading program starts on June 1 and ends August 1. It is an annual adventure with prizes, events, and ultimate experiences.

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Crayola Experience is permanently closing its doors to the public. Crayola Experience has been a big hit since it first opened at Chandler Fashion Center on May 23, 2019. It was the fifth Crayola Experience location to open in the nation. It featured roughly 19 hands-on creative activities in the 20,000 square foot space. Some popular activities were melt and mold, drip art, scribble square and cartoon creator. There are arcade games and a snack bar too.

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The ¡Sombra! art installation is something happening summer of 2025 in Phoenix, where big pieces of art get installed into parks. Not only do these art pieces look amazing, but they also give shade for people who want to enjoy parks in the summer. This innovative installation is funded by the Public Art Challenge, a part of Bloomberg Philanthropies, which helps address local issues in cities. Anybody can participate in this project, ranging from international artists to civilians who simply want to help give shade to their city.

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“Using a lightsaber is just good fun! It’s one of the most iconic weapons in history. Everyone knows what it is. There is just something about wielding a fantasy weapon in real life–it brings out the joy in you,” says Peter Borg of Borg’s Saber Academy in Phoenix.

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Harry Potter is one of the most well-known and best-selling fantasy novels ever. Warner Bros. Pictures even produced multiple movies fans can enjoy based on the books written by J.K. Rowling. As the Harry Potter franchise grew in popularity, it almost seemed that the books were coming to life. There were people left and right dressed up as the characters, theme parks built the wizarding world, and fans began playing the magical sport of quidditch.

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I have been learning Japanese for 459 days and counting. This is my story on learning a new language.

I never really considered learning a new language. I always thought, “Why bother with the hassle when I already know one language. Why would I need to learn an entirely new one?”

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