Council OKs curbs on homeless help in parks
Phoenix is gearing up for a new order in parks after City Council voted 6-3 to restrict their use for distributing food and medical treatments — including needle exchanges — to unsheltered people. The vote followed nearly five hours of discussion and impassioned among council members as well...
Military Drone Maker Knightwerx Relocates Headquarters from California to Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (May 18, 2026) — Knightwerx, a defense technology company specializing in unmanned aerial systems and sensor technology, has relocated its headquarters from Camarillo, California, to Scottsdale as it prepares to expand hiring and scale production. The company develops AI-enabled, dual-use drone and se
Yelp reviewers name Arizona barbecue spot No. 1 in the U.S.
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Move over Carolina, Kansas City, Memphis and Texas; an Arizona barbecue institution may now be the top barbecue spot in the country!. Yelp Elite Squad reviewers named the Valley’s Little Miss BBQ as the best barbecue in the United States. With two Phoenix-area locations —...
Her son interacted with an AI chatbot for months before he took his life....
PHOENIX — From graphic violence and self-harm to dangerous trends and AI chatbots that form deep emotional bonds with vulnerable young people—the risks of social media are real, and many parents have no idea they exist. But one mother is speaking out: Her 14-year-old son took his own...
Smashing Pumpkins announces ‘Mellon Collie’ tour with Phoenix date
The latest addition to the list of things that make us feel really old: Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness” turned 30 last year. The iconic double album was released on October 23, 1995, and to celebrate, the band announced on Sunday night a series of anniversary tour dates that begin this fall.
Dutch Bros to buy back nearly 30 Arizona franchised stores
Dutch Bros Inc. intends to buy back more than two dozen Arizona stores that had been held by a longtime franchise operator.
No Pots, No Pans, No Food and No Wine Glasses! Part 2
As some of you know we recently moved from California to Arizona to be closer to some of our family members. As a result of the move, we had a week eating out and experiencing new restaurants in the area. Staying at a hotel near our new home, while waiting for the moving truck to arrive, we embraced the opportunity to
Rescued dogs and inmates find second chances at Lewis Prison
Three dogs rescued from Guadalupe are now living behind bars at Lewis Prison — not as punishment, but as part of a program giving both animals and incarcerated people a second chance.
Trendy hairstyles to beat the Arizona heat (without sacrificing your style)
Arizona summers are a whole different beast. We’re talking 110°F days, relentless sunshine, and dry air that pulls every last drop of moisture from your strands. If you’ve stepped outside in the summer and felt your hair turn into a brittle mess by noon, you are not alone.
This enormous Arizona discount store is a dream destination for bargain hunters
Tucked away at 1360 W Southern Ave in Mesa, Arizona, American Discount Foods is the kind of store that makes you want to grab a cart and explore every single aisle. This massive, family-owned supermarket has earned a 4.5-star rating from over 3,000 happy shoppers who keep coming back for unbeatable prices on name-brand
