Start your day with the smart, essential good news that matters most in Maricopa County — delivered in just five minutes by your host, Steve. From hidden gems and moments of joy, we keep it real without the noise. Every episode gives you something to look forward to in your day. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.
Good Morning Maricopa County — Family-Friendly Good News in 5
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Start your day with the smart, essential good news that matters most in Maricopa County — delivered in just five minutes by your host, Steve. From hidden gems and moments of joy, we keep it real without the noise. Every episode gives you something to look forward to in your day. Visit TapYourNews.com to sign up for email notifications when new episodes drop.
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October 8, 2025
Flavortown at Sky Harbor, Top 10 Bakery & GCU's Disney Basketball Bash | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
<p>Guy Fieri opens a new restaurant at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Chandler's Spooky's Swirls makes a national top 10 gluten-free bakery list, GCU throws Disney-themed Midnight Madness to kick off basketball season, ASU receives $115 million for conservation school, Phoenix Mercury boosts women-owned restaurants during WNBA Finals, Scottsdale rescue saves 14 pets from overwhelmed Yuma shelter, and Chandler kindergartners make 400 cards for local police officers. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/guy-fieri-new-restaurant-opens-sky-harbor-airport-phoenix/75-d7fe24e2-5581-4526-8836-24fd20009808">Guy Fieri Restaurant Opens at Sky Harbor</a></li><li><a href="https://www.12news.com/article/travel/destinations/rediscover-arizona/chandler-arizona-spookys-swirls-top-10-gluten-free-bakery/75-0bdf8289-5434-437a-9960-2000efc6e483">Spooky's Swirls Top 10 Gluten-Free Bakery</a></li><li><a href="https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/07/gcu-basketball-season-disney-themed-midnight-madness/">GCU Disney-Themed Midnight Madness</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1720489">$115M Gift to ASU for Conservation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-mercury-pack-women-owned-restaurants-during-finals">Mercury Boost Women-Owned Restaurants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/07/scottsdale-rescues-dogs-cats-after-yuma-pet-shelter-overwhelmed/">Scottsdale Rescue Saves Yuma Pets</a></li><li><a href="https://www.abc15.com/news/uplifting-arizona/watch-chandler-officers-receive-messages-of-support-from-kindergartners">Chandler Kids Make Cards for Police</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">TapYourNews.com</a> to get notified when new episodes drop.</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
October 7, 2025
$7B Jobs Boost, The Format Returns & Viral Pumpkin Latte | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
<p>Amkor Technology breaks ground on a $7 billion semiconductor facility bringing 3,000 jobs to Peoria, Phoenix indie band The Format announces their first album in 20 years after a sold-out State Fair show, a Glendale bakery goes viral for serving pumpkin spice lattes in actual mini pumpkins, and ASU hockey honors founding father Joey Daccord who gives back through a suite program for families of kids with cancer. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li>Amkor $7B facility groundbreaking in Peoria: <a href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-held-7b-amkor-facility">https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-held-7b-amkor-facility</a></li><li>The Format's new album announcement: <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/06/the-format-new-album-boycott-heaven/86542302007/">https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/10/06/the-format-new-album-boycott-heaven/86542302007/</a></li><li>Coyote Oaties viral pumpkin latte: <a href="https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/06/glendale-business-goes-viral-unique-pumpkin-spice-latte/">https://www.azfamily.com/video/2025/10/06/glendale-business-goes-viral-unique-pumpkin-spice-latte/</a></li><li>Joey Daccord jersey retirement at ASU: <a href="https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/06/arizona-state-retires-joey-daccord-jersey/">https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2025/10/06/arizona-state-retires-joey-daccord-jersey/</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">TapYourNews.com</a> to get notified when new episodes drop.</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
October 6, 2025
Railroad Park Turns 50, Taco Truck Bounces Back & ZooLights Return | Good Morning Maricopa County - Good News
<p>McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park celebrates 50 years in Scottsdale, family-owned Tacos Sahuayo bounces back after storm damage with community support, ZooLights tickets go on sale for the holiday season at Phoenix Zoo, cooler weather finally arrives in the Valley, Hot Potato Art Studio opens its first brick-and-mortar location in Gilbert for kids, and local women-owned businesses host Phoenix Mercury watch parties. Your daily dose of good news from Maricopa County with Steve Rhode.</p><p>Links mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1719317">McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Celebrates 50 Years</a></li><li><a href="https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/family-owned-taco-truck-back-in-business-after-shutting-down-due-to-storm-damage">Tacos Sahuayo Food Truck Back in Business</a></li><li><a href="https://ktar.com/arizona-news/zoolights-tickets/5758104/">ZooLights Tickets On Sale Now</a></li><li><a href="https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/05/phoenix-sees-big-year-over-year-temperature-drop-today/">Phoenix Sees Big Temperature Drop</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/1719320">Hot Potato Art Studio Opens in Gilbert</a></li><li><a href="https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/05/2-female-owned-businesses-hosting-phoenix-mercury-watch-parties-ahead-game-2/">Female-Owned Businesses Hosting Mercury Watch Parties</a></li></ul><p>Join the email list at <a href="https://tapyournews.com/">TapYourNews.com</a> to get notified when new episodes drop.</p><p>Check out Steve's true crime podcast at <a href="https://truecrimeunheard.com/">TrueCrimeUnheard.com</a></p>
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