Paradise Valley Ranked as One of the Most Expensive Zip Codes in the U.S.

A new ranking of the most expensive ZIP codes in America is out and Paradise Valley is Arizona’s lone town to make the cut. The town’s ZIP code (85253) lands at 52nd on real estate research firm RealtyHop’s ranking, with a median home price of $2,299,000. Arizona’s western neighbor California had 68 ZIP codes... Read More

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Opening Cold Beers & Pizza in Scottsdale

Cold beers and cheeseburgers are more than just a classic combo in metro Phoenix. As many Valley residents recognize, the duo is also the name of a local restaurant chain. Now, that chain is expanding to open a new restaurant concept in Scottsdale. Called Cold Beers & Pizza, the new restaurant will switch its... Read More

Mesa Public School District’s Native American Education Program Receives STEM Talent Pipeline Grant

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) today announced an educational grant of $5,000 to support the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs offered to the Mesa community’s Native American students, joined by the office of U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. PhRMA partnered with the Mesa Public School District and the... Read More

Arizona Has Found Pharmacist to Prepare Lethal Injections

Arizona has found a compounding pharmacist to prepare the drug pentobarbital for lethal injections, officials said Tuesday, moving the state closer to resuming executions after a six-year hiatus. Finding a pharmacist to prepare lethal injections was one of the barriers the state faced since it put executions on hold after a botched execution in... Read More

Southwest Adding Nonstops from Sky Harbor to 2 Airports

Phoenix travelers will soon be able to fly nonstop on Southwest Airlines to two additional airports, although only one more city. Southwest revealed details Wednesday about service starting next year at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is on the initial schedules for both. The airline... Read More

Governor Ducey Announces More Than $1.6 Million To Expand Food Bank Assistance

As we enter the holiday season, Governor Doug Ducey today announced more than $1.6 million to expand assistance to Arizona food banks, helping them reach more families and seniors in need. The funding will enable food banks around the state to make more food home-deliveries to seniors and make more fresh produce and items available. Today’s... Read More

Today is the Final Day to Vote Early in Arizona

With the general election just 4 days away, Arizona election officials are informing voters that today is the last day to vote early in Arizona. Registered voters have until 5 p.m. to cast their ballot early at voting centers throughout the state. “After that, emergency voting begins,” said Diana Solorio, public information officer for... Read More

Arizona Has Recovered 60% of Jobs Lost During COVID, According to Economist

Valley economist Jim Rounds claims that Arizona has recovered more than half of the jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic while he puts the national number at half. Arizona has gotten back about 60%, while the country is at about 50%, Rounds said. “When you look at our job growth or the extent that... Read More

Plans Announced to Close Dozens of Applebee’s, 100 IHOP Locations

Dine Brands Global, the parent company of both Applebee’s and IHOP made the announcement in its third-quarter earnings report on Thursday that several of the restaurants’ locations would close permanently after a financial review. In a news release, Dine Brands stated that 15 Applebee’s locations would close for good before the end of the year. The company... Read More

Housing Prices Climb Faster in Phoenix than Other Major U.S. Cities

Home prices increased more in Phoenix in the past year than in any other major U.S. metro area, according to data released Tuesday. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index showed the average Phoenix home price for August at 9.9% higher than it was a year earlier. Nationally, the index showed a 5.2%... Read More