Eastbound I-10 closed south of Chandler due to crash
PHOENIX — Eastbound Interstate 10 was closed south of Chandler early Sunday morning due to a crash, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The closure began at milepost 175 near Nelson Road, running through milepost 183 north of the State Route 387 interchange, which was not affected. Drivers...
Booming Scottsdale church led by controversial pastor makes $15M buy
A booming Scottsdale church is transmuting a space where office workers once prayed for raises into a house of worship. In fitting fashion, after buying a massive commercial property near Shea Boulevard and the Loop 101, Trinity Church’s celebratory video featured a clip from “The Office.”. Unlike the...
You Could Spend Hours Hunting For Treasures At This Giant Arizona Thrift Store
The best adventures don’t require passports or plane tickets, just a willingness to dig through other people’s castoffs until you find gold. The Salvation Army Thrift Outlet in Phoenix, Arizona turns shopping into an expedition where the destination is incredible deals and the journey involves pushing a cart through...
Mesa boy who helped neighbor with everyday tasks after his cancer treatment gets brand...
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 lives across the street from Thomas, who...
Discover Arizona’s Most Unique Spa Treatment
Who doesn’t love a good spa treatment? Well, I sure do, and I try as many different services at as many different spas as I can whenever I get a chance. When I travel, I’m always looking for unique spa treatments that differ from those I can get at home. Lots of places develop special […]
Meet Smokey: The Handsome, Well-Behaved Good Boy Who’s Ready for His Forever Home
Smokey is a 4-year-old, neutered sweetheart with a classic black-and-tan coat and the kindest brown eyes. Originally coming in as a stray, he was briefly adopted—but fate brought him back, and now he’s patiently waiting for the family who will give him the love and home he deserves.
Mesa elementary teacher wins Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher...
PHOENIX — An elementary school teacher in the East Valley is this month’s winner of Outspoken with Bruce & Gaydos’ Pay Tribute to a Teacher award, sponsored by Your Valley Toyota Dealers. Mr. Jean-Pierre Thompson teaches fourth grade at Field Elementary School in Mesa, near Adobe and...
Ways to save on your electric bill without spending a dime
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With electricity costs up more than 6% since last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index, there are steps you can take now to reduce your electric bill — and without spending any money. Close your curtains. Closing drapes or curtains can block sunlight...
Chandler pizzeria boasts ‘the real deal’ New York style
Wyatt Howe says he’s seen the skeptics come in a lot. “They come in, they say, ‘You know, everyone says they have good New York pizza, but we haven’t found it,’” said Howe, the manager of the new Yo Pauly’s New York Pizza Co., location at 4040 W. Ray Road, Chandler. “I usually say something like, ‘I’m not scared,...
Woman charged in deadly Phoenix crash
An 18-year-old was charged in a deadly crash in Phoenix and prosecutors laid out her alleged history of distracted driving.

















