Mesa’s Sports Colossus Packs In Millions, Supercharges East Valley Cash Flow
Arizona Athletic Grounds is turning weekend tournaments into a full-time economic engine, with operators calling 2025 a breakout year for the massive Mesa sports complex. A busier event calendar, fresh sponsorships and an upgraded mix of food and retail helped keep the place buzzing, especially on holiday weekends...
This Arizona Playground Is So Massive You Won’t Believe Your Eyes
Some playgrounds have a swing and a slide and call it a day, but Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert decided to go absolutely bonkers with the concept. We’re talking about a recreational space so enormous that you’ll need to pace yourself like you’re training for a marathon, except the only thing you’re training for is...
“The Mission” expands into Gilbert
The Mission, the beloved candle-lit spot from acclaimed Chef Matt Carter, opened its brand-new Gilbert location earlier this year at Epicenter at Agritopia.
This Arizona Seafood Buffet Turns Crab Legs Into A Crowd Favourite
Somewhere in Scottsdale, Arizona, a buffet has quietly built a reputation that stretches far beyond the casino floor it calls home. Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona draws crowds with an all-you-can-eat spread that covers everything from steamed crab legs to international comfort food. Seafood lovers, in particular,...
Cancer survivor in Arizona repays kindness from young boy with a new skateboard
MESA, Ariz. — A boy in Mesa showed up for his neighbor after a long hospital stay due to cancer treatment, and in return, his neighbor surprised him with a brand new skateboard, according to a City of Mesa Facebook post. Cristian, who was identified by city officials by...
Mesa faces dilemma with hotel for homeless
Mesa’s emergency homeless shelter program could be jeopardy as some council members are calling for a halt to using city monies to fund the operations of Sunaire hotel. The city purchased the former Grand Hotel on Main Street in 2023 with federal grants and hoped to temporarily move in families with young children,...
The Classic American Diner In Arizona You Need To Visit At Least Once
Some restaurants whisper their presence, but Chase’s Diner in Chandler shouts it from the rooftops with chrome and neon. This is where the American Dream comes with a side of fries and a milkshake you can stand a spoon in. Let’s be honest: most of us have a romanticized...
After nearly 50 years, Tempe hot dog staple expands with new Valley spot
After more than four decades of serving charcoal-grilled hot dogs, scratch-made onion rings and milkshakes in Tempe, Ted’s Hot Dogs is branching out with a new location in Chandler. Scheduled to open in early May, the new Ted’s will be located in the Crossroads Towne Center at Germann and...
Tiger Woods-backed miniature golf venue changes plans in Gilbert
PopStroke, a golf entertainment concept with the backing of Tiger Woods, is changing its plan for an upcoming location in Gilbert. More than a year ago, PopStroke Entertainment Group, which has headquarters in Jupiter, Florida and Dallas, Texas, received the thumbs up from the town of Gilbert Planning Commission to...
The Fascinating Car Museum In Arizona You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We all love finding those hidden gems that even the locals sometimes overlook. I recently spent an afternoon wandering through a stunning display of championship-winning cars, and I honestly couldn’t believe I hadn’t visited sooner. This isn’t your average roadside attraction, it’s a meticulously curated tribute to...
