Chillin' in Margaritaville Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Don Anderson, Richard Franco and Jeremy Zona Oppressive. Scorching. Stifling. These are some of the words used to describe summer in downtown Phoenix. People have a variety of ways to beat the heat, from swimming pools to air conditioning to sta full story

Arizona locals undaunted by heat Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Angela Carter, Gregg Long and Kerri Wosek When summer rolls around in Phoenix, the streets often seem deserted, but life doesn’t stop. It just takes a little strategy to get through the hottest time of year. Many residents endure it and live full story

Nursing you through the heat Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Patty Baugher, Tina Davis and Jen Chandler Downtown is hot and it’s only getting hotter. Employees at NP Healthcare Downtown Phoenix have not seen many patients suffering from heat complications yet, but with temperatures expected to top 115 d full story

Kids keep cool in the Phoenix heat Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Karla Erdman, Mindy Gilman and Deb Grund It’s 104 degrees in the shade. Most Phoenix natives avoid being outside during the heat of the day. But for some, their job often requires them to spend time in the sun. full story

How to stay cool in Phoenix Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Becky Bennett, Lynsie Brenner and Thomas Curran Visitors may be shocked to see the mercury hit 110, but Phoenix residents have strategies for coping with the heat. full story

Helping kids beat the heat Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Liz Dixon, Angelique McClain and Dave West It’s summer in Phoenix and the heat is dangerous, especially for kids who are having too much fun to notice. full story

It ain't hot Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Brian Heyman, Amber Lineweaver and Traci Peugh Let's face it. Phoenix is hot in June. Keeping cool can be a challenge, especially for visitors. full story

How hot is it? The question is relative! Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Janet Amezcua, Steve Baker, Myrna Greenberg The students from Arizona State University were clad in long pants and sweatshirts to combat the coolness of their classrooms, but they didn't bother to remove the their jackets when they left the bui full story

Some say it's hot, some say it's not Thursday, June 23, 2011 By Sara Gonzales, Lucinda Hogentogler and John Bradford Phoenix dwellers find ways to beat the heat. Children frolic at the YMCA-sponsored camp in the Civic Space, near the downtown Arizona State University campus. One boy says he pretends he’s inside his full story