Company accused of defrauding veterans agrees to $1.95M penalty
PHOENIX -- A company that said it can help veterans secure higher benefits has agreed to a penalty of nearly $2 million to settle a complaint that it was defrauding customers. In the consent judgment, VetLink Solutions does not admit that it violated any state laws in the help it provided to veterans. Instead, company
Car catches fire in Loop 101 crash in Tempe
TEMPE, Ariz. — Multiple vehicles were involved in a collision reported Friday afternoon on the Loop 101 freeway in Tempe. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the collision involved four vehicles and one of them caught fire as a result of the crash. Minor injuries have been reported.
This massive Arizona warehouse of books is a dream destination for every book lover
Tucked away in North Phoenix, Books on 7th Ave is one of those rare places that feels like stepping into a book lover’s fantasy. Located at 9201 N 7th Ave, this family-owned used bookstore packs an enormous selection of titles into a space that is way bigger than it looks from the outside.
Yelp’s ‘Elites’ name the top 100 BBQ restaurants in the US
Feeling like a good plate of barbecue? Here are the restaurants that ranked highest among the Yelp Elite Squad.
13 Arizona Italian Restaurants Worth The Drive This Summer
Have you ever driven down a dusty highway, passed dozens of chain restaurants, and wondered if something extraordinary might be hiding just around the next bend?. That sense of possibility kept pulling me deeper into Arizona’s backroads one summer. I was consistently rewarded with discoveries that defied my expectation
New US 93 Bridges Enhance Arizona Highway Project
Traffic is now using the first of two new bridges on a project to construct 4 miles of new divided four-lane highway along US 93 between the Phoenix area and Las Vegas. The bridge over Cane Springs Wash represents one of the most visible signs of progress on an $50 million Arizona Department of Transportation project t
Famed violinist/alumna visits Gilbert’s Mesquite High
Mesquite High School students recently showcased their musical growth and professional readiness – and had some additional proof along with them about how great the school’s music program is. That’s because Mesquite alumna and world-renowned violinist Lindsey Stirling joined the student musicians in a concert. The prog
Crust Simply Italian Eyes Additional Valley Expansion
Crust Simply Italian is continuing its Valley expansion with Avondale and Surprise now under consideration, according to a recent report from Phoenix Business Journal. The Arizona-based Italian restaurant company, founded by Michael Merendino, has steadily grown its footprint over the years while maintaining a neighbor
Crust Simply Italian grows in Peoria and Mesa in 2026, more expansion expected
Crust Simply Italian, a Valley-based Italian restaurant with multiple locations around the Valley, will significantly grow its footprint in the Phoenix area in 2026.
‘Texas would like a word.’ Readers react as Arizona spot named best barbecue
When you think of states known for barbecue, Arizona probably doesn’t come to mind. Sure, we have a few talented pitmasters producing mouthwatering smoked meats, but Arizona’s budding barbecue scene has nothing on Texas, Kansas City, Memphis and the Carolinas. Yet, on a recent list of the best barbecue spots in the nat
