The thrill of the hunt: Thrifting in Phoenix
Goodwill, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are well-known and well-established thrift stores. But today, they are joined by dozens of smaller shops across the Valley. Nancy Licht has furnished almost all of her vacation rental in North Central with thrifting finds. Mid-century modern is her style, and she has fou
Small Valley city ranked among the richest suburbs in the U.S.
Paradise Valley may be small, but, oh boy, is it mighty. The affluent suburb of 12,000 people wedged between Phoenix and Scottsdale outstrips the rest of the valley in wealth. To be considered “rich” and in the top 5% of earners, you need an average household income of $1.6 million, a far cry from Scottsdale’s approxim
‘Multiple’ people dead, Sandy PD officer shot, injured after domestic disturbance and gunfire
Multiple people are dead and an officer with the Sandy Police Department was shot and seriously injured in Sandy on Sunday evening, according to Sandy Police.
Man dies after collision involving motorycle, SUV in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — One person has died after a late morning crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV in north Phoenix. Phoenix police officers and fire crews responded to 19th Avenue and Grandview Road, between Bell and Greenway roads, shortly before 10 a.m. Monday. They arrived to find a collision involving a motorcy
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.
