10 Famous Singers from Arizona
Arizona’s rich musical heritage stretches far beyond its breathtaking deserts and iconic landscapes. The Grand Canyon State has produced an impressive lineup of singers whose voices have resonated across genres including rock, country, pop, folk, R&B, and contemporary music. From chart topping superstars and influentia
Mississippi-based Newk’s Eatery targets Phoenix for expansion with up to 20 locations
Newk’s Eatery, a Jackson, Mississippi-based fast casual restaurant chain, targeted Phoenix as one of its next growth markets – the furthest west the more than 20-year-old company has expanded. The restaurant chain, known for its sandwiches, salads, soups and pizza, said that Newk’s could have up to 20...
Weekend wrap: Here are the biggest Arizona news stories from May 29-31
From a six-car chain-reaction crash that sent multiple people, including three young children, to the hospital to a growing pet crisis, here are some of the top Arizona news stories from May 29-31. Impairment and excessive speed are believed to be factors in a violent, six-car chain-reaction crash that sent...
Berkshire Hathaway acquires national home builder in $8.5B deal
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, a move that will push HomeServices of America's parent company further into the new home construction space. The deal announced May 31 is just the latest in a series of consolidation moves that have occurred within...
Arizona opioid abuse toolkit providing support to hospitality, construction industries
Long hours, physical labor and high stress make hospitality and construction two of the hardest-hit industries for alcohol and opioid abuse. Valley Leadership has introduced an opioid use disorder business toolkit to help employers provide support to employees suffering from substance abuse. Scottsdale restaurants Ling
Apache Junction’s $217 Million Budget Showdown Hits City Hall June 15
Apache Junction is staring down a nearly $217 million spending plan, and the clock runs out on Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m. That is when the City Council is set to take up final adoption of the budget at a special evening meeting, following its tentative approval at a May 18 session and a scheduled public hearing.
This old-school burger joint has been one of Arizona’s favorite treasures for decades
Tucked right next to Arizona State University’s campus, The Chuckbox has been serving up legendary charcoal-broiled burgers since the 1960s. Located at 202 E University Dr in Tempe, this cash-only, no-frills spot has earned a 4.7-star rating from over 5,700 loyal fans. The smell of mesquite wood smoke drifting...
Scottsdale Council Slams Brakes On Roundabout, Stretching Road Work Into 2026
Scottsdale’s City Council has thrown a late curve into the overhaul of Scottsdale Road at Dynamite Boulevard, ordering a redesign of the already-under-construction intersection and cancelling a previously approved multilane roundabout. Major work on the two-mile corridor started in December 2024, but the switch to a si
“The Hondo Rodeo Fest” Is Heading Back to Phoenix, Arizona November 13th to 15th,...
The Hondo Rodeo Fest will return to Phoenix, Arizona from November 13 to November 15, 2026, for its third consecutive year at Chase Field. This massive three-day Western sports and entertainment celebration combines a free daily street festival, an invite-only million-dollar all-star rodeo competition, and a star-studd
This Charming Arizona Candy Store Is A Sweet Journey Into The Past
Not many stores manage to stop time. This candy store in Arizona comes remarkably close the moment you walk through the door. Glass jars line the shelves from floor to ceiling, each one filled with something that triggers a memory most visitors forgot they had. The selection pulls from decades of confectionery history.

















