Five Valley eateries make OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants in US
Five Valley restaurants have scored a spot on OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. — a roundup that looks at insights from diner reviews and demand to determine the top restaurants across the country.
Driver to be sentenced for hit-and-run death of former ASU triathlete
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The driver who struck a former Arizona State University triathlete as she rode her bike, leading to her death, is set to learn his fate in court Tuesday. Eric Hodge is scheduled to be sentenced at 2 p.m. for the hit-and-run death of Hannah Henry, a...
Valley’s best steakhouses are battling for bragging rights
The Valley's top steakhouses are sharpening their knives for a beefy battle Thursday, serving everything from Japanese-influenced wagyu to slow-smoked brisket. Why it matters: The sold-out competition offers diners a one-stop taste of the Valley's 25 steak restaurants and gives restaurants a chance to win new fans. How it works:...
Veterans Day 2026: Free meals, discounts and events across the Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Veterans Day is Wednesday, and businesses across the Valley are saying thank you to veterans and military members with free meals, discounts and other offers. Here’s a look at some of the deals available this year, along with local events honoring those who served. Food...
Joe’s Farm Grill Is Having a Birthday. We’re Getting the Presents.
The Gilbert favorite is celebrating 20 years with a week of community appreciation deals, giveaways and a one-day return to 2006 menu prices. Suddenly, nostalgia sounds pretty delicious. Twenty years is a long time in the restaurant world. It’s an especially long time when your original dining room used to...
Arizona drivers keep hitting Waymos and taking off, police records show
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Waymo’s own roadside assistance crews have been telling police about a surprising pattern: drivers who crash into the company’s robotaxis frequently take off. “It’s quite shocking how many people just take off,” a Waymo roadside assistance specialist told a Phoenix police officer.
Mesa Temple Christmas lights return Nov. 27 with free holiday display
The Mesa Arizona Temple gardens will welcome visitors for the 2026 Christmas lights display Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, continuing a Valley holiday tradition that began in 1979. The free event runs
Maricopa County jail nurse arrested on contraband, paraphernalia charges
A nurse who works inside the Maricopa County jail system has been arrested on charges of promoting prison contraband and possessing drug paraphernalia.
Longtime Tempe Bashas’ to close its doors at the end of November
A Bashas' grocery store that has served Tempe shoppers for decades is set to close at the end of November, leaving longtime customers at the location at Warner Road and McClintock Drive disappointed to see it go.
Family calls proposed sentence in ASU triathlete’s death ‘pathetic’
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The family of 26-year-old Hannah Henry, a two-time NCAA national champion and former triathlete at ASU, says the proposed 10-year prison sentence for the driver who killed her is “pathetic.” A judge is set to decide whether the sentence stands. Eric Hodge was driving...
