Mesa downtown grows as new housing, transit, and walkability draw residents
Mesa is drawing more people to its downtown, city leaders say, as new housing developments, public transit and a push for walkable neighborhoods reshape the city center.
Sandbox VR Announces First Arizona Location in Mesa
Sandbox VR is headed to Arizona, with plans to open its first Valley location this spring and additional venues slated to follow across the state over the next year. The global virtual reality entertainment company will enter the Phoenix market under the leadership of franchisees Andrew Perkinson and Tylor Hardy,...
Scottsdale councilman defends roundabout cancellation
SCOTTSDALE (AZFamily) — Scottsdale City Councilman Barry Graham is defending his vote to cancel a planned roundabout project along the Scottsdale Road corridor, after a report released this week showed the replacement project will cost an additional $3.4 million. “It would have been the only roundabout on the north...
Two Bojangles restaurants slated to open in the Valley this year
A spokesperson for Bojangles confirmed to ABC15 that two new restaurant locations are scheduled to open in late summer 2026. Here's where the locations will open.
Mesa, AZ — Police Alert: Hiker Airlifted After Medical Emergency at Usery Mountain Park
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Mesa, Arizona — A hiking trip at Usery Mountain Regional Park turned into a helicopter rescue after a man experienced symptoms of a possible heart attack. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office,...
8 Family-Owned Mexican Restaurants in Arizona That Are Worth the Drive
Arizona is home to some of the most authentic, soul-warming Mexican food you will ever taste. Many of the best spots are family-owned restaurants that have been serving loyal customers for decades. From slow-cooked tamales to hand-pressed tortillas, these places put love into every single dish. Whether you live...
When It Matters Most: HonorHealth and the Heart of Scottsdale
There are moments in life when everything hangs in the balance… when the difference between tragedy and miracle comes down to the skill, the speed, and the compassion of the people in the room. In Scottsdale, those people often wear an HonorHealth badge. A recent story shared by the...
Tempe Festival of the Arts opens 49th year
Downtown Tempe will once again transform into an open-air arts district when the Tempe Festival of the Arts returns to Mill Avenue March 13–15. Now in its 49th year, the free three-day festival will feature more than 350 juried artists, live entertainment, hands-on art activities and a wide range of food and drink...
This Hidden Mesa Pizza Gem Inside a Brewery Might Be Arizona’s Best Slice
Open Mon–Thurs, 12 PM–9 PM; Fri, 12 PM–10 PM; Sat, 11 AM–10 PM; Sun, 11 AM–8 PM. Mesa locals have a little downtown secret they’re almost reluctant to share: a tiny pizza counter tucked inside a brewery that’s quietly turning crust-obsessed fans into full-on evangelists.
Phoenix hotel, closed for years after a fire, will become apartments
A long-shuttered Phoenix hotel will be transformed into a residential development after a partnership between a hospitality company and a residential management firm bought the property. The Sheraton Crescent, located at Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue, has been closed since 2023, after an electrical fire and water...
