Glendale AZ

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — What started as a tragic Valley animal story now has the chance for a happy ending. Some of the pups rescued from a hoarding and abusive situation at a Phoenix apartment have their forever homes. Nine dogs were brought into the Arizona Humane Society in desperate...

PHOENIX — If starting the new year on the right foot means getting outside, Telegraph Pass on South Mountain is giving hikers plenty of reason to lace up their boots. The popular out-and-back trail delivers sweeping views of the Valley, stretching from downtown Phoenix to Ahwatukee — and on especially clear days, all...

PHOENIX - A woman was arrested and accused of organized retail theft after allegedly admitting to a series of high-value thefts at Walmart locations across the Phoenix area. According to court documents, Georgina Pasqueira told investigators she stole items including KitchenAid mixers, sewing machines, and blenders...

Fueled by a massive influx of tech giants (the "Silicon Desert" effect) and a housing inventory that can’t keep pace with migration, the Grand Canyon State has seen one of the fastest rises in housing costs in the nation. The "Housing Wage"—the amount a full-time worker needs to earn to afford a modest two-bedroom...

PHOENIX - A woman was shot following an alleged road rage incident in West Phoenix, police said. Phoenix Police responded to reports of shots being fired near 67th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard just before 8 p.m. on Jan. 5. A woman was found with at least one gunshot wound, and...

Over the course of 2025, a dozen major Phoenix restaurants closed that really left Valley diners shocked. But the month of December also meant the end of the road for some local eateries. In December, a national chain called it quits, taking an Old Town location down with it. A local taco chain lost a link and an...

A single mom’s dinner led to an HOA fine over her trash—but was the fine by the association really justified?

Arizona might be famous for deserts and triple-digit heat, but what if the state’s real obsession isn’t cacti or canyons at all?. From Nashville-style heat that makes you sweat to classic soul food that feels like a warm hug, Arizona locals know exactly where to go when the craving hits.

As long as I've lived in Phoenix, it's been growing. Not just growing. People use words like "explosive growth" to describe the rapid expansion of buildings, communities and whatever else you can build. And I've lived here for more than 35 years. I'm beginning to think it may not change anytime soon. Truly, the...

What if some of Arizona’s best Mexican food isn’t found on busy strips or in flashy dining rooms?. What if it’s tucked inside small, family-run kitchens where recipes are passed down, not written down?. Across the state, mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants are quietly serving dishes that locals swear...