“Lords work moved it”: Phoenix family grateful to survive massive monsoon tree collapse
Arizona has experienced four consecutive days of monsoon weather including wind, dust, rain, lightning, and power outages. A severe storm cell dropped 1.38 inches of rain in a targeted pocket north of Sky Harbor International Airport, causing a massive tree to collapse onto a family home. The Gimenez family remains...
This McDowell Road Burger Bar in Scottsdale Is Proof Plant‑Based Can Still Be INDULGENT
7730 E McDowell Rd, Ste 108‑B, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Open Wed–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 11 AM–7 PM (Closed Mon–Tue) Tucked into a small storefront on East McDowell Road, this Scottsdale burger bar has built a loyal following by proving plant‑based food doesn’t have to feel like a compromise.
Crews working to repair damaged power lines in Phoenix
A monsoon storm knocked out power for many across the Valley, and crews were busy working to repair downed power lines Tuesday morning. Alaina Kwan reports.
Orpheum Theatre 2026-27 schedule: Every show announced (so far)
The Orpheum Theatre is a Valley treasure. The landmark venue at Fourth Avenue and Adams Street has been an iconic part of downtown Phoenix for nearly a century. Built in 1929 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum later operated as a movie palace before becoming one of Phoenix’s most elegant and storied performance venues.
Scottsdale spot serves up happy hour specials with big flavor for less than $15
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A decades-old East Valley favorite is offering happy hour specials during the work week. The mid-century modern restaurant “ZuZu,” housed inside the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, serves happy hour specials, offering deals on its eclectic menu. Diners can dip into a Moroccan...
12 iconic people buried in Valley cemeteries
The cemeteries of Arizona’s Valley are more than peaceful resting places—they are open-air history books that preserve the stories of entertainers, politicians, athletes, military heroes, architects, journalists, and cultural icons who helped shape both Arizona and the United States. While many visitors come to these c
Best cities for first-time home buyers revealed
WalletHub ranked Palm Bay, Florida as the best U.S. city for first-time homebuyers due to its abundant housing inventory, strong millennial homeownership, and 107% home value growth from 2018–2024. Surprise and Gilbert, Arizona rounded out the top three, earning high marks for new housing supply, safety, affordability,
This Arizona Indian Buffet Turns Lunch Into A Full-Plate Feast
A lunch buffet has one job: make the next plate feel like a good idea. Arizona has plenty of Indian restaurants, but a buffet has to bring more than a long line of pans and a stack of plates. It has to move with the lunch crowd, keep enough variety...
Tucson woman sues Tempe, claiming arrest over TV GIF ruined her career
In a lawsuit filed against the city, Kathleen Tierney alleges Tempe violated her constitutional rights when Tempe police officers and U.S. Marshals arrested her at her Tucson home on Sept. 24, 2025.
Active monsoon week on the way to Arizona
Monday brought our first official rainfall of monsoon 2026 to Phoenix, and much more is on the way. April Warnecke has the latest on our monsoon outlook.

















