Man dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver at Phoenix intersection
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian was struck and killed late Monday night. Officers were called to the area of 16th Street and Thomas Road shortly after 10 p.m. and found a man in the roadway with serious injuries. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he later died.
Phoenix trash fee to increase by nearly 50%
Facing a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall, Phoenix Public Works is asking for a solid waste fee increase of nearly 50% spread out over three years. Right now, trash bins cost a little more than $37 monthly for most residents. The city’s Public Works Department is proposing a $6 monthly increase this summer, another $6 monthly increase in July 2027, and a final $5 monthly increase tacked on top in...
Man dies in Mesa Police custody following bicycle stop
MESA, Ariz. - A man died following a struggle with Mesa Police during an arrest over the weekend. Officers tried stopping 52-year-old Eric Baker while he was riding a bike near Dobson Road and University Drive on the night of April 4. Police said Baker did not have the required front light on the bicycle.
The Massive Thrift Store In Arizona That Will Completely Change The Way You Shop
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when you realize you’ve been shopping all wrong your entire life. The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center in Tempe is about to become your new shopping religion. Here’s the thing about retail therapy at traditional stores: you’re basically...
Phoenix is now one of the coldest housing markets in the U.S.
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Major Updates on Key Local Arizona State Targets
In today's edition of the Sun Devils Insider Podcast, we take a look at the current recruiting landscape for three key in-state targets.
This “Italophile” Market In Gilbert, AZ Is Secretly Baking The Valley’s HOTTEST Pies
Gilbert has a new obsession, and it is hiding in plain sight inside a compact Italian market off McQueen Road. Locals rave that walking into Little Joe’s Italian Market feels like stepping into a neighborhood spot from the East Coast, where the owner knows your name, the dough is made with care, and the line for pizza just keeps getting longer. 🍕✨
Gilbert Council to weigh divisive retail rezoning case
Gilbert Town Council is set to decide Tuesday whether to allow a big-box retail project at Higley and Ocotillo roads that has drawn strong opposition from nearby residents. The proposal would rezone a 16-acre parcel from a smaller-scale “shopping center” designation to “general commercial,” clearing the way for a 128,660-square-foot Target anchor store in an area that exceeds the current limit...
This Arizona restaurant is known for its amazing taco salad
Tucked away in Phoenix, Arizona, Ranch House Grille has built a loyal following for serving hearty, homestyle food that feels like a warm hug on a plate. Located at 5618 E Thomas Rd, this cozy breakfast spot has earned a stellar 4.6-star rating from nearly 1,900 happy customers. From their...
Emotional ‘honor walk’ held for Chandler teen who donated organs
An emotional honor walk was held Monday in honor of a Chandler teen who was struck and killed by a car outside his high school and he's donating his organs. Jayben Trace "Jee" Baguyos Camacho was rushed to the hospital Thursday in extremely critical condition and died Sunday after being on life support. In the middle of unimaginable grief, his family and friends honored...
