Motorized Device Restrictions in Queen Creek
Effective May 21, 2026, Town Code, adopted through Ordinance 890-26, outlines updates related to motorized devices, including prohibited use in parks, hands-free device use, speed limits, and impound guidelines. These changes aim to reduce dangerous situations and enhance safety in parks, trails, and public spaces. “Un
The Italian Bakery in Arizona That Has Been Rolling Cannoli by Hand for Decades
Romanelli’s Italian Deli in Phoenix has been quietly serving some of the Valley’s most satisfying Italian food for decades, and one bite is usually enough to understand the obsession. Tucked along West Dunlap Avenue, this family-run spot piles towering subs, handmade cannoli, and imported pantry staples into a space th
1 person dead in Chandler house fire, cause under investigation
CHANDLER, Ariz. — One person has died after a house fire in Chandler Friday. Fire crews were called to Palomino Drive near Dobson and Warner roads just after 3 p.m. Friday afternoon for reports of a house fire, according to the Chandler Fire Department. Two pets were also found...
Woman, 2 pets dead after Chandler garage fire
CHANDLER (AZFamily) — A woman and two pets are dead after a garage fire at a home in the East Valley Friday afternoon. Around 2:51 p.m., crews with the Chandler Fire Department responded to a home on West Palomino Drive near North Dobson Road and West Warner Road after a report of a garage fire.
WATCH: Local business reopens after north Phoenix arson damages multiple storefronts
PHOENIX — More than three months after police said a man set fire to a shopping center in north Phoenix, businesses are starting to recover and reopen. On Thursday, AZ MediQuip reopened its doors to customers. The store suffered heavy smoke damage. The company provides medical equipment, mobility aids...
Waymo pauses freeway use for driverless cars in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Waymo has temporarily stopped its driverless cars from using freeways in Phoenix as the company works to improve how the vehicles handle construction zones. “We are committed to being good neighbors for our riders and our communities. As part of that commitment, we make proactive decisions...
Initial plans unveiled for Arte Moreno’s restaurant-heavy retail center in Gilbert
A new shopping center has been proposed in Gilbert near the busy intersection of Williams Field Road and the Loop 202 freeway. Going by the name SanTan Crossing, the project would include multiple restaurants, a bank and retailers. One portion of the 20-acre site does not have a plan yet and will be used for “future re
The Mission brings its bright lights, French-Spanish techniques to Gilbert
The grand opening of The Mission at Epicenter in Gilbert isn’t just a milestone for chef-owner Matt Carter. The modern Latin American restaurant is the realization of a dream he shared with his late business partner, Terry Ellisor. The duo walked Agritopia’s Epicenter site during the early phases of its construction. W
Five Dinners, Five Pairings, One Big Summer for Phoenix Dining
The 2026 Devour Summer Chefs Series brings together local dining heavyweights Lori Hashimoto, Justin Beckett, Bernie Kantak, Stephen Jones and Gio Osso for a five-part run of collaborative dinners around Phoenix. Little Miss BBQ’s Scott Holmes joins the lineup as a guest chef. Together, they’ll create monthly dinners b
Impaired driver booked after crashing into k-9 unit in Tempe, police say
Police say someone was driving under the influence and crashed into a patrol car in Tempe. Police say a K-9 patrol car was stopped at the red light when it was hit.
