The 7 best hospitals in Arizona, according to U.S. News
Arizona’s leading hospitals once again earned high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, with the seven best hospitals in Arizona recognized as Best Regional Hospitals and Mayo Clinic-Arizona claiming the No. 1 spot in the state. INDUSTRY INSIGHTS: The 100 Best Doctors in...
Phoenix man faces felony charges after teen hospitalized with 50+ injuries, court records say
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A 26-year-old Phoenix man is facing eight felony charges after a 15-year-old girl was hospitalized with more than 50 documented injuries, according to court records. David Ruvalcaba is accused of beating and strangling the victim, who investigators say had been living with him for more than...
Ride slower or risk a ticket: Tempe enforces new electric bike, scooter rules
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Tempe is cracking down on the speed of electric bikes and scooters on city sidewalks and paths under new safety regulations now being enforced by officers. With electric bikes and motorized scooters capable of reaching speeds near 30 mph, city officials say the new rules...
These 8 Phoenix restaurants and bars are now closed
We're in the final stretch of our summer campaign. Our goal is to raise $15,000 by August 9 to support the journalism our community relies on. Reader support is helping shape the future of local news. In July, the Phoenix food scene lost a mix of restaurants new and old....
July 2026 Restaurant Openings and Closings
More than 20 new restaurants opened in July amid sizzling 115-degree-plus temperatures. But the month also delivered a big round of closures, including an Old Town Scottsdale institution that has been around for 30 years. Openings. Abuela’s Fry Bread Co. Ahwatukee now has its own frybread restaurant that also...
No officers hurt after police shooting in Mesa neighborhood
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Police are trying to figure out what led up to an officer-involved shooting in a Mesa neighborhood Monday night. Officers were called out to a home on Emery Circle, west of Meridian Road and south of Elliot Road, just after 7 p.m. Investigators said no...
Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth
Taiwan’s government announced it will open a representative office in Phoenix to strengthen ties with Arizona and support growing Taiwanese investment in the region. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix will function much like a consulate, helping Taiwanese businesses, nationals and members of the Taiwane
10 Must-Visit Spots for Birria in Greater Phoenix
Few foods have captured Internet and diner attention in recent years like birria has. The traditional Mexican stew became a seemingly overnight sensation in the early 2020s thanks to online videos of close-up cheese pulls and tacos dripping with steaming red broth. Then came the parade of mash ups: birria...
Midnight meeting between county attorney, Tempe PD follows controversial arrest
Video shows Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell meeting with top Tempe police leadership and officers who are part of the department's bike squad early Saturday morning.
SAFE Alert issued for missing 28-year-old man last seen in Phoenix
Authorities issued a SAFE Alert for a missing 28-year-old man who was last seen in Phoenix over the weekend. David Clay was last seen on foot in the area of 19th Avenue and Greenway Road on Saturday around 11 p.m. He is described as a white male, who is 6-feet...

















