Peter Piper Pizza Launches To-Go Only Concept – Peter Piper Express

Peter Piper Pizza, the “food, family and fun” fresh-made pizza restaurant, will introduce its new off-premise-only concept in Phoenix with the opening of the first of three Peter Piper Express locations on March 1, at 2322 E. Thomas Road, Suite 103. The brand extension comes after Peter Piper saw off-premise sales skyrocket in 2021... Read More

Plan For Heavier Phoenix Open Traffic Along Loop 101 This Week 

Drivers should plan for heavier-than-normal traffic on the Loop 101 Pima Freeway in north Scottsdale this week during the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Tournament-related traffic will increase during the morning and late afternoon hours Wednesday through Sunday (Feb. 9-13), especially at the Loop 101 interchanges... Read More

IRS Announces Transition Away From Verification Involving Online Facial Recognition Tools

The IRS announced it will transition away from using a third-party service for facial recognition to help authenticate people creating new online accounts. The transition will occur over the coming weeks in order to prevent larger disruptions to taxpayers during filing season. During the transition, the IRS will quickly develop and bring online an... Read More

Hyundai, Kia Recall Vehicles Due to Fire Risk, ‘Park Outside’ Advice Given

Two Korean automakers are warning car owners of a potential threat and advising those who own one of the recalled cars to park outside. Hyundai and Kia has issued a recall of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to risk fire and has even gone as far as to recommend park those vehicles... Read More

Low-Budget Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day; Singles and Couples Addition

By Lauren Wong This story was original posted on Escape With Vagary.   Whether you get excited or dread it, February brings us the season of love. If you’re in a relationship, it’s all about showing your partner how much you appreciate them, and if you’re single, you may feel like the odd one out.... Read More

New Chicken Restaurant Expanding Into Arizona  

Birdcall, a fast-casual chicken restaurant, will open its first location in Arizona in April, with additional locations planned within a year. Birdcall’s first Arizona location will be located in Scottsdale at 7204 E. Shea Blvd. The other planned locations will be SanTan Village and one in central Phoenix. “We have a couple of team... Read More

Airlines Plans to Bring Back Alcohol on Planes

In March 2020, Southwest Airlines suspended alcoholic beverages on flights. The airline announced that this month plans to bring the service back. Beginning on February 16, beer, wine and hard liquor will be offered again. “Customers have expressed a desire for more beverage options, so we’re delighted to restore additional on-board offerings as a... Read More

Frontier Announces Plans to Purchase Spirit Airlines for $3B

Frontier Airlines’ has announced plans to buy Spirit Airlines in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal. The partnering of the two airlines will allow the combined airline to be more competitive against the larger rivals. “Together, Frontier and Spirit expect to change the industry for the benefit of consumers, bringing more ultra-low fares to more... Read More

Arizona Valentine’s Day Events

By Lauren Wong This story was original posted on Escape With Vagary. Skip all the stress of planning your perfect, romantic Valentine’s Day and sign up for one of the events that central Arizona offers. Whether you’re going solo this year or with your lover there’s plenty of things to check out. All Stars Valentine’s... Read More

‘Mr. Rape Torture Kill,’ Arrested in Phoenix

A shocking announcement came Thursday afternoon when authorities made the arrest in Phoenix of a man who called himself “Mr. Rape, Torture, Kill.” 61-year-old Cary Jay Smith was released from a state hospital in 2020 and moved from San Diego to Phoenix He had spent two decades in a California state hospital. His arrest... Read More