New Year's Eve fireworks, 'Pinecone Drop' canceled in Flagstaff
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The Weatherford Hotel announced they were canceling their "Pinecone Drop" for the second straight year because of surging coronavirus cases. The city of Flagstaff then canceled its fireworks.

Valley Metro offering free rides on New Year's Eve
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If you're going to be out celebrating on New Year's Eve, Valley Metro wants to help you stay safe. The company is offering free rides from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. across the Valley. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on

Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.

Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party

A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday

According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.

Phoenix area NYE celebrations not letting rain ruin plans

Events being hosted in the Phoenix area for New Year's Eve aren't letting the anticipated winter storm rain on their festivities.

Arizona hospital official: Avoid New Year’s gatherings amid omicron surge

“I know this is difficult,” said Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer of Phoenix-based Banner Health. “We’ve been in this pandemic for two years.”

How to prevent a Christmas Tree fire inside your home
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FOX 10's Danielle Miller visits the Phoenix Fire Department to learn more about how to avoid fire inside your home during the holiday season.

Phoenix area business owners say holiday shoppers showed their local support in a big way

Phoenix area businesses say holiday sales were great compared to 2020 and 2019 as more people are venturing out to shop in person once again since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Secret Santa group teams up with Phoenix PD to spread holiday cheer
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Valley residents were surprised with some extra holiday cheer as a Secret Santa group and the Phoenix Police Department teamed up to hand out cash, bringing tears to eyes and hope for the holidays.

Where to recycle Christmas trees, wreaths in Phoenix, Mesa

The cities of Phoenix and Mesa are offering 24/7 tree recycling sites for people to get rid of their Christmas trees.

Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant

Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.