How to Tour the Tovrea Castle

You have likely seen Tovrea Castle out the car window while traveling along the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway either to or from downtown Phoenix. It’s the yellow, four-tiered building atop of a hill in the middle of the desert and, to some, resembles that of a wedding cake or a castle. At night,... Read More

How Phoenix Ranked on List of Best Cities

Phoenix recently ranked No. 55 on the annual World’s Best Cities report and No. 13 on America’s Best Cities. Arizona’s capital was lauded for its selection of arts, outdoor recreation, restaurants and attractions. Best Cities used six categories — place, product, programming, people, prosperity and promotion — that were broken down into several subcategories... Read More

590 Miles of Phoenix Streets Received Pavement Treatment in 2020

The city of Phoenix reported on Monday its most expansive paving season in history, resurfacing a record-breaking 590 miles of city streets this year. The total mileage marks approximately 130 more miles than last year’s total, and makes up 12% of the city’s streets, according to a press release. “Phoenix residents chose to invest... Read More

Phoenix Restaurant Operators to Open Two New Takeout-Only Venues

One of metro Phoenix’s most successful restaurant operators is getting ready to launch two new takeout-only venues. The first, called Fly Bye To Go, is a new venture for Fox Restaurant Concepts. The second will be a to-go version of Flower Child in Tempe. Fly Bye will start serving up square pizzas and crispy... Read More

New Dining and Entertainment Coming to CityScape Phoenix

Two new tenants are coming to CityScape Phoenix in 2021 to add to the list of downtown dining and entertainment options. RED Development announced the two new venues, called 810 Billiards & Bowling and The Yard Milkshake Bar. “It’s a new era for dining in Phoenix and we’re thrilled to be at the forefront... Read More

National Restaurant Association Expects 10,000 Restaurants to Close Over Next 3 Months

The restaurant industry has been hit incredibly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.  A combination of restrictions placed on restaurants and public health experts advising the public to avoid restaurants has resulted in a decline for many eateries. The National Restaurant Association said it expects that 10,000 restaurants will close in the next three months,... Read More

Arizona Drivers Being Briefed on Texting While Driving Ban by DPS

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is educating drivers about the risks of distracted driving before a new law takes effect after the first of the year. Starting Jan. 1, it will be illegal in Arizona to talk or text on a cellphone while driving unless using a hands-free device. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey... Read More

FSL Has Seen a 45% in Demand for Meal Assistance Since Start of Pandemic

As part of FSL’s many programs that serve Arizona seniors and adults-in need, one of the most impactful ways they help is through their many food programs. With three food pantries which provided 375,000 pounds of food to needy families in Peoria and Wickenburg last year and volunteers who serve or deliver almost 800... Read More

51 Attorneys General Reach $86.3 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer Nationstar

Attorney General Mark Brnovich has joined with 50 other attorneys general and other federal and state agencies to reach an $86.3 million settlement with Nationstar Mortgage. Arizona will receive more than $1.4 million in relief. Nationstar is the country’s fourth-largest mortgage servicer. The consent judgment resolves allegations that Nationstar, which does business as “Mr.... Read More

Arizona Church Raises Over $1 Million for Mental Health Counseling

Christ’s Church of the Valley in Peoria has raised more than $1 million for people needing financial assistance for mental health counseling. “Paying for professional counseling is not cheap and that’s actually one of the barriers from getting the help they need,” CCV senior pastor Ashley Wooldridge said. Wooldridge and the church launched the... Read More