More North Scottsdale traffic expected with Rivian
Compared to the roar of their gas-guzzling predecessors, electric vehicles pass by with a whispery hum. So perhaps it was fitting that Scottsdale leaders passed an EV maker’s request without a murmur of protest. As part of the July 1 "consent agenda," Scottsdale City Council quietly approved a plan...
12 Arizona Buffets That Locals Swear Still Do Things Like It’s The 1980s
My relationship with buffets is complicated, mostly because I have zero self-control when confronted with a giant mountain of mashed potatoes. Every time I step into an Arizona buffet that feels like a portal back to 1985, my inner child does a little happy dance. These aren’t your fancy, modern eateries with micro-gre
This McDowell Road Burger Bar in Scottsdale Is Proof Plant‑Based Can Still Be INDULGENT
7730 E McDowell Rd, Ste 108‑B, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Open Wed–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 11 AM–7 PM (Closed Mon–Tue) Tucked into a small storefront on East McDowell Road, this Scottsdale burger bar has built a loyal following by proving plant‑based food doesn’t have to feel like a compromise.
Crews working to repair damaged power lines in Phoenix
A monsoon storm knocked out power for many across the Valley, and crews were busy working to repair downed power lines Tuesday morning. Alaina Kwan reports.
Orpheum Theatre 2026-27 schedule: Every show announced (so far)
The Orpheum Theatre is a Valley treasure. The landmark venue at Fourth Avenue and Adams Street has been an iconic part of downtown Phoenix for nearly a century. Built in 1929 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum later operated as a movie palace before becoming one of Phoenix’s most elegant and storied performance venues.
Scottsdale spot serves up happy hour specials with big flavor for less than $15
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A decades-old East Valley favorite is offering happy hour specials during the work week. The mid-century modern restaurant “ZuZu,” housed inside the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, serves happy hour specials, offering deals on its eclectic menu. Diners can dip into a Moroccan...
12 iconic people buried in Valley cemeteries
The cemeteries of Arizona’s Valley are more than peaceful resting places—they are open-air history books that preserve the stories of entertainers, politicians, athletes, military heroes, architects, journalists, and cultural icons who helped shape both Arizona and the United States. While many visitors come to these c
Tucson woman sues Tempe, claiming arrest over TV GIF ruined her career
In a lawsuit filed against the city, Kathleen Tierney alleges Tempe violated her constitutional rights when Tempe police officers and U.S. Marshals arrested her at her Tucson home on Sept. 24, 2025.
Circle K manager forced to purchase lottery tickets left behind finds a $12M jackpot...
When Gawlitza went to cash in his jackpot, Circle K fired him, accusing him of trying to cash in the customer's winnings, according to a court filing. The post Circle K manager forced to purchase lottery tickets left behind finds a $12M jackpot — then the corporate policy suddenly changed, court filing claims first ap
Judge sides with Arizona treasurer in ESA public records lawsuit filed by Phoenix TV...
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled that the Arizona Treasurer’s Office does not have to release line-item records of ESA purchases to a Phoenix TV station. 12News filed a public records lawsuit against state Treasurer Kimberly Yee and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in September 2025 seeking in

















