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The Famous Randy’s Donuts Now Open in Phoenix
The popular doughnut shop from Hollywood, Randy’s Donuts has opened in Arizona! Located on...
Settlement Of $5.6 Million To Be Paid To Ring Customers Affected By Privacy Breach
Photo Credit: Digital Trends Ring customers impacted by the privacy data breach of...
Proposed 165-Foot Office Tower at Biltmore Fashion Park Advances
Plans to construct a tower at Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix have been approved...
Scottsdale Chosen As Headquarters For AI Company, Expected To Onboard 100 Employees
A writing company focused on artificial intelligence, which boasts about its writing being “undetectable”...
Promise From Biden’s Education Secretary To Close Down Grand Canyon University
According to GCU officials, there is a “deeply held bias” behind the Department of...
576,000 Roku Accounts’ Data Compromised in Another Cyberattack
Roku has once again experienced a cyberattack, but this time it has impacted almost...
Grand Canyon National Park Announces Reopening of Trails and Campground April 15
The National Park Service is announcing Havasupai Gardens Campground and the Bright Angel and...
Four Scottsdale Police Officers Injured During Training When Gun Discharges Accidentally
Last week, a training drill in Scottsdale resulted in four officers from the Police...
Scottsdale Mayor Opposes Proposed Coyotes Development
The Scottsdale Mayor is telling the Arizona Coyotes not to bring arena near his...
Maricopa County Recorder Announces Voting Sticker Contest Winners
After eight weeks, dozens of entries, and thousands of votes cast — Maricopa County...
Phoenix Police Officer Arrested In Ongoing FBI Investigation
An FBI investigation is currently underway for a Phoenix police officer regarding severe illegal...
99 Cents Only Stores Announce Plans to Close All 371 Location
On Thursday, 99 Cents Only Stores announced plans to shut down all 371 of...
Hot Air Balloon Pilot Involved In Fatal Arizona Crash Reportedly Had Ketamine In Their System
According to reports, the hot air balloon pilot who crashed in the Arizona desert, which...
The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley at The Palmeraie to Feature Mott 32 as Signature Restaurant
The highly anticipated resort, The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley at The Palmeraie, situated at 7000...
17 States Brace For Rare Event of Trillions of Cicadas Forecasted to Invade the U.S., Last Seen D...
In a historic event, experts predict that the United States will experience the emergence...
Scottsdale Police Release Video Footage of Shooting During Traffic Stop
On Tuesday, new video was released depicting a deadly encounter between a carjacking...
Uptown Plaza To Host Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday
The third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Uptown Plaza will be held Saturday, March...
Arizona Diamondbacks Announce Their 2024 Promotional Schedule and Special Events at Chase Field
Spring Training is wrapping up and this week is the official start of Baseball...
The FRIED French Fry Festival to Take Place in Downtown Phoenix in April
Phoenix will once again host the FRIED French Fry and Music Festival in downtown...
Children’s Cancer Network Announces 2024 Fundraising Run
The Children’s Cancer Network announced its 14th Annual Run to Fight Children’s Cancer. The...
Phoenix To Welcome First ‘Randy’s Donuts’ in Arizona This April
The famous ‘Randy’s Donuts‘ from California will soon be opening in Phoenix. The establishment...
Red Development Welcomes Fender Musical Instruments To PV
RED Development, an industry-leading commercial real estate company known for its high-performing mixed-use and...
City of Phoenix Proposes New 300 Bed Shelter in West Phoenix
Renderings from City of Phoenix The City of Phoenix is proposing constructing a new City-owned...
OHSO Brewery Opens New Valley Location In the Heart of The Upper Middle
After much anticipation from both the O.H.S.O. team and local residents, the grand opening...
Two MCSO Deputies Reassigned After Altercation With Parents of Accused of Murder Suspect In Prest...
According to a spokesperson from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, two deputies were reassigned...
FDA Releases Investigation Findings of Elevated Lead Levels in Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
FDA is reminding Americans to not eat, sell, or serve multiple brands of recalled...
Three Chilean Individuals Arrested In Connection to Burglaries in Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Police Department has apprehended three additional individuals connected to the South American...
Retailer Nuuds Pop-Up Shop Coming To The Quarters This Weekend
Do you want to get Nuud in the desert? Well if the answer is...
Scottsdale Quarter’s American Threads to Debut on March 16
The popular fashion brand, American Threads, known for blending California cool-girl fashion with a...
Arizona VA Agency Finds No Wrongdoing In Audit of Grand Canyon University
The Arizona State Approving Agency (SAA) for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has...
Proposed Legislation Would Force TikTok To Separate From China or Have US Ban
Efforts are underway by lawmakers on Capitol Hill to ban TikTok in the United...
City Review of Revised Proposal for Biltmore Fashion Park Tower
Macerich Co. has resubmitted plans for consideration less than two weeks after withdrawing an...
Scottsdale Airport Now Offers PrismJet Private Jet Service
A newly launched private jet service has taken off at Scottsdale Airport, offering travelers...
Oscar Mayer to Introduce Meatless Hot Dogs for the First Time in 140 Years
For 140 years, Oscar Mayer has been producing hot dogs that have always contained...
Free Coffee From Dunkin’ For Daylight Saving Time
To assist with the upcoming switch to daylight saving time this weekend, Dunkin’ is...
Unlock the Leap Day Magic: Score Freebies and Deals on February 29th
Leap Day, also known as February 29th, is an intriguing anomaly that occurs only...
Female Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting At Phoenix Apartment Complex
Tiana Hodges A female was taken into custody on Monday for allegedly murdering a...
Macerich Halts Plans For Proposed Biltmore Office Tower
Macerich Co., a well-known owner and developer of shopping centers, has decided to postpone...
Man Arrested For Recording Underneath Woman’s Dress at Scottsdale Fashion Square
In Scottsdale, authorities report that a male suspect was taken into custody for filming...
Police Asking for Community Help In The Case of Dead Body Found In Phoenix Canal
The Phoenix Police Department announced on Thursday that they are currently conducting an murder...
Arrest of Scottsdale Man in Alabama For Alleged Animal Cruelty Charges
A man from Scottsdale, Arizona was apprehended in Alabama on Friday for charges of...
Suspect in Arizona Stabbings Connected To New York Woman’s Murder
Raad Almansoori On February 18, Raad Almansoori was taken into custody in Scottsdale for...
Phoenix Police Detain 3 Individuals Connected to ‘South American Theft Groups’
Recently Scottsdale authorities announced they had seen an increase in the number of residential...
158 Arrested In Multi Agency Operation Targeting Human Trafficking
Scottsdale police have announced that in a recent multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking in...
Downtown Phoenix Welcomes Back 12th Annual Cocktail Weekend
The Cocktail Carnival will kick off the weekend on Saturday at the Walter Where?...
WM Phoenix Open Sees a Rise in Arrests and Ejections
The 2024 WM Phoenix Open experienced an increase in arrests and ejections. At one...
Declining Enrollment Leads To Closure Of Three Paradise Valley Schools
The ParadiseValley Unified School Board made the decision to shut down three schools by...
VSNA Used Book Sale To Be Held This Weekend
The annual book event is back! While the Super Bowl is happening on Sunday,...
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Concealing Funds Intended to Support Acts of Terrorism
Jill Marie Jones, 37, formerly of Chandler, was sentenced on Monday by United States...
Free Pool Fences Available for Eligible Households in the Valley
Families in the Valley now have the opportunity to apply for the 2024 Pool...
Biltmore’s Half Moon Windy City Sports Grill Permanently Shutting Down After Super Bowl Sunday
The Biltmore area in Phoenix will bid farewell to a popular local sports bar,...
South American Crime Ring Linked To Valley Break-Ins
Recent burglaries in Scottsdale have been traced back to a criminal organization operating in...
Scottsdale Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Investment Fraud
David Allen Harbour, 50, of Scottsdale, was sentenced on Tuesday by United States District...
Suspect Charged With Placing Explosive Device on Valley Metro Light Rail Platform
Last week, a man from Phoenix was charged with allegedly placing an explosive device...
Men in Vehicle Approach Kids Walking To School In Scottsdale On Two Occasions
On the heels of the terrifying near child abduction last week in west Phoenix,...
Raising Cane’s to Open 10th Phoenix Restaurant on Jan. 30 In the Upper Middle
It’ll be Box Combos and Cane’s sauce for all Phoenicians when Raising Cane’s –...
Charter School Vandalizing Leads To Arrests Of Two Boys By Scottsdale Police
The Scottsdale Police Department have arrested two juveniles for committing vandalism at a charter...
Reservations Now Open for Caesars Republic Scottsdale Luxury Hotel Prior to Grand Opening
The city of Scottsdale is preparing for the grand opening of a lavish hotel,...
Paradise Valley Town Council Approves Final Step For Redevelopment Of Smoke Tree Resort
The Town Council of Paradise Valley has approved a new appearance for a boutique...
Man Arrested For Luring Scottsdale Children Through Online Apps
Scottsdale police are actively searching for additional victims Jacob Lozano Scottsdale police have reported...
New Breakfast Spot Now Open In Biltmore Area
Broken Yolk Cafe is now open for service in their new location in the...
New Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix Unveils Théa Mediterranean Rooftop
The Global Ambassador’s highly anticipated dining experience will finally be unveiled in Phoenix, six...
Police Arrest Thief Attempting To Steal Picasso, Warhol Paintings From Scottsdale Art Gallery
PHOTO CREDIT: AZFAMILY A dramatic rooftop capture of a suspect attempting to steal...
Public Forums To Be Held By Paradise Valley Unified School District To Discuss Potential School C...
The Paradise Valley School District is one step closer to shutting down several of...
U.S. Embassy Issues Advisory Against Using Alternate Routes To Rocky Point
The United States Embassy has issued travelers a warning to avoid alternative routes to...
Phoenix Police Arrest Two Suspects Accused of Breaking Into Cars at Biltmore Fashion Park
Earlier this month, Phoenix Police reported that almost a dozen vehicles had been broken...
Tesla Announces Recall Of 2 Million Automobiles Due To Autopilot Safety Flaws After Nearly 1,000 ...
After a close analysis of almost one thousand accidents in which the Autopilot was...
Opening Of New DAISO Store in Phoenix
Photo Credit: Daiso On December 16th, Daiso, the international retail store offering a vast...
Possible Location of Arizona Coyotes’ New Home Being Discussed in North Phoenix
The Arizona Coyotes appear to be nearing a resolution in their pursuit for a...
New Luxury Hotel Opens In Phoenix
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE GLOBAL AMBASSADOR Sam Fox, a well-known restaurateur, is preparing...
APS Electric Light Parade Celebrates 36th Year In Phoenix This Saturday
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department and APS Electric will host the 36th annual...
Second Doughbird Locations Opens In The Upper Middle
Fox Restaurant Concepts’ Doughbird recently opened their second location in the Valley at The...
A Champagne Café and Restaurant Set to Open in Old Town Scottsdale in January
In January 2024, Mon Cheri, a bubbly cafe and deli, will be making its...
Mistletoe Market Coming To Scottsdale
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one? Or maybe you are hoping...
Scottsdale’s Former CrackerJax Site Advances Toward a Transformation Into The Parque
The Scottsdale City Council recently gave the green light to The Parque, a large-scale...
The Risks of Deep-Frying Your Turkey: What You Need to Know Before You Fire Up the Fryer This Tha...
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and good food. In most American homes,...
Pyro is Igniting The Phoenix Dining Scene With Opening Near Arcadia
Over the last few years, Phoenix’s food scene has been flourishing. The newest addition...
Applebee’s At Uptown Plaza To Be Replaced By Sam Fox’s The Henry
Uptown Plaza is set to welcome a new restaurant. For the last ten years,...
When Will Stores Open – What To Prepare For On Black Friday
Gone are the days when stores opened on Thanksgiving for a jump start on...
Phoenix Police Arrest Person of Interest in Deadly Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision
Graciela Gracia-Marquez Early Wednesday in Phoenix, near the campus of Grand Canyon University, a...
Owners of Crust Simply Italian Open New Pizzeria In The Upper Middle
The owners of Crust Simply Italian have announced the opening of two new pizzerias...
Free Tax Filing In Arizona For The Upcoming Year
A trial program has been initiated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Arizona...
Former Teacher Convicted On 14 Counts Of Sexual Abuse
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell recently announced that a jury has found Manuel Gavina,...
Phoenix Woman Dead In Hit-and-Run
A Phoenix woman is dead after being involved in a hit-and-run as she tried...
Phoenix Man Sentenced To 37 Months For Selling Machine Gun to Undercover Agent
Carlos Negrete Farias, 27, of Phoenix, was sentenced on October 2, 2023, by United...
Scottsdale City Council Unanimously Approves Parental Paid Leave For City Employees
SOURCE: CITY OF SCOTTSDALE In a move that sets a benchmark for employee benefits...
2024 WM Phoenix Open Volunteer Registration Now Open
Photo Credit: WM Phoenix Open The WM Phoenix Open volunteer program is the lifeblood...
Experience Harkins Theatres Moonlight Cinema in Scottsdale
Movies under the moon! Harkins Theaters has announced plans to bring back their moonlight...
Mother Sentenced For Illegally Providing A Firearm In Shooting Of Phoenix Police Officer Moldovan
Erika LaRae Williams, 52, of Tempe, was sentenced on Monday by United States District...
62nd Annual Phoenix Greek Festival To Take Place This Weekend
Opa! The Upper Middle will be where it is at this weekend as the...
Tax Cheat Sentenced To Prison For Failing To Pay Employee Taxes
James Philip Piccolo, 65, of Scottsdale, Arizona was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months...
Police Arrest Scottsdale Man In Shooting Death While Camping In Tonto National Forest
A Scottsdale man has been arrested for the shooting death of a man at...
Scottsdale Fashion Week Hits The Upper Middle This Week
Models will hit the catwalk for Scottsdale Fashion Week in the state’s most high-end series...
Birdcall Restaurant Opens Location In The Upper Middle
Birdcall, a Denver-based chicken restaurant, just celebrated their grand opening of their second Arizona...
Scottsdale Man Robbed, Forced To Withdraw From ATM After Suspects Break Into His Home While He Wa...
Scottsdale police are investigating a home invasion-style robbery that resulted in the suspects forcing...
Vestar and Arizona State University Partner to Launch First-Ever ‘Cool Pavement Project’ at a Com...
Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the...
12 Teens Arrested in Connection to Scottsdale Robbery, Assault Incidents
Scottsdale Police have arrested 12 juveniles stemming from fights and other acts of violence...
2 Women Caught Stealing From Elderly Shoppers at Scottsdale Grocery Stores
Scottsdale police have arrested two women for allegedly targeting elderly women in a...
Dreamy Draw Recreation Area Now Open
Photo: City of Phoenix Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is open to the public with...