Harm reduction CEO says new Phoenix parks ordinance will lead to more overdoses, deaths
The Phoenix City Council approved a controversial new law that puts new restrictions in place about providing medical care in public parks — and harm reduction groups are not happy about it. They are the force behind recent drops in overdose rates in Arizona. Now they say they won’t...
Health inspectors cite popular Scottsdale, Chandler eateries
A popular Italian eatery in Old Town Scottsdale and a pho restaurant in Chandler were among spots cited by health inspectors in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Court Docs Reveal Blood Found in Missing Woman’s Car as Her BF Faces Charges...
A car belonging to an Arizona woman who disappeared nearly two weeks ago was found with blood stains inside and damage throughout the vehicle, according to media reports citing new court documents. Isabella Comas, 21, was last seen leaving a friend’s home in Avondale on January 11, when she was driving her red...
Night War Games Poised To Jolt Phoenix From North To South
Starting Jan. 21, Phoenix is trading quiet nights for something a lot louder, as U.S. military units roll into several city-owned properties for weeks of after-hours training that runs through Feb. 13. City officials say residents from north to south may notice low-flying aircraft and loud simulated gunfire, but...
String of domestic violence incidents across Phoenix leave several dead
Three domestic violence incidents occurred in Phoenix and Gilbert over just three days this week, leaving at least four people dead and one in critical condition. A murder-suicide in Phoenix involving a husband and wife was discovered by their children on Sunday, followed by two separate fatal shootings in Gilbert on...
People travel across Arizona just to grab breakfast at this longtime favorite
When breakfast is this good, people plan their whole morning around it. Matt’s Big Breakfast in downtown Phoenix has that magnetic pull, the kind that makes you set an early alarm and power through the line with a grin. From crispy hash browns to fluffy griddlecakes, the kitchen nails...
12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists
A dozen Arizona chefs, mixologists and restaurants are James Beard Award semifnalists. Why it matters: The coveted culinary honor celebrates the best in the industry and a win often takes chefs and their restaurants to new heights. Zoom in: This year's Arizona nominees include some long-timers and a few fresh...
Authorities remove 40-50 dogs from Peoria home
PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily) — Authorities say an active investigation is underway as dozens of dogs were removed from a Peoria home on Wednesday afternoon. Peoria animal control officers, alongside Peoria code enforcement officers, served a court order at a home on Morningside Drive, near 89th Avenue and Union Hills Drive....
Phoenix retailers now must complete shopping cart certification
Retailers that provide shopping carts to customers are required to complete an annual shopping cart certification to comply with the City of Phoenix’s new shopping cart ordinance. The ordinance aims to reduce abandoned shopping carts in neighborhoods, along rights-of-way, sidewalks and public spaces to help prevent...
Buc-ee’s billboard goes up in Goodyear ahead of opening
The beavers are at work in the city of Goodyear, as a new billboard has popped up, letting people know the convenience station is coming soon.
