Hudson House Bringing its Ice Cold Martinis to Gilbert
Hudson House, the upscale restaurant that boasts the world’s coldest martinis, will be bringing its chill cocktails and upscale vibes to Gilbert. The restaurant will open at Heritage Park, the impressive mixed-use development on Gilbert Road in 2026, according to East Valley Now. When it opens, Heritage Park will...
Woman in custody after alleged armed carjacking on Hamilton High School student
CHANDLER, AZ — A woman is in custody after an alleged armed carjacking of a Hamilton High School student on Tuesday. Chandler police say around 2:30 p.m., they were called to the area of Arizona Avenue and Ocotillo Road, near the school, for a reported armed carjacking. When officers...
8-year-old girl known as ‘Mesa Mauler’ makes her mark in powerlifting, jiu-jitsu
PHOENIX – An 8-year-old Mesa girl is making a name for herself as a powerlifter and martial artist. Arabella Costello broke state powerlifting records for squat and bench at a recent meet and is racking up medals at jiu-jitsu tournaments in Arizona and other states, picking up the nickname of “The Mesa Mauler” along...
Man sentenced to 12 years after deadly, high-speed DUI crash in Mesa
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A man has been sentenced to prison in connection with a high-speed, DUI-related crash in the East Valley that left one person dead more than two years ago, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday. Ian Omar De La Pena, 26, is set...
The Quirky Arizona Restaurant You’ll Find Yourself Returning To
Let’s be honest. Most restaurants blend together after a while: dim lights, industrial-chic decor, and a menu full of “truffle-infused this” and “artisanally-sourced that.” But then there’s The Duce in downtown Phoenix. A place so gloriously oddball, you half expect a tiny horse to...
This Arizona Hoagie Shop Is So Loved Locals Call It The Closest Thing To...
If you’ve ever wondered how a sweltering Arizona afternoon could be salvaged by a single sandwich, make a beeline to DeFalco’s Italian Deli and Grocery at 2334 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Tucked into a quiet corner of Phoenix, this hoagie haven isn’t just a stop for lunch—it’s a...
Mesa ‘Goon Squad’ Park Rangers Put On Short Leash As Cops Take Over
The Mesa Police Department has officially taken the reins of the city’s Park Ranger unit after a months-long misconduct scandal in which some rangers dubbed themselves a “Goon Squad” and were accused of rough and racially charged tactics in city parks. City officials say the shakeup is supposed to bring tighter...
U.S. military to conduct exercises in Phoenix over the next month
Starting Wednesday night, the U.S. military will be conducting training exercises in Phoenix, according to an advisory from the Phoenix Police Department posted to Facebook. The exercises will occur primarily in the “evening and night hours,” according to the post, and will continue through Feb. 13. The department’s...
Church donates 40K pounds of food to St. Mary’s Food Bank
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating 40,000 pounds of food to St. Mary's Food Bank, in honor of the America250 celebration to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary.
Award-Winning Gilbert Dance Crew Remains Bonded in Fatherhood
When Kyle Price and his high school friends first formed The Elektrolytes Dance Crew, they couldn’t have imagined how far their passion for dance would take them—or how it would later shape their lives as fathers. The group, established in Gilbert, was made up of four friends—Kyle, Nico,...

















