Community turkey giveaway meets surging need in Phoenix
Hundreds of families lined up today as Governor Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined Prensa Arizona for the annual Guajolotón “Gracias Arizona” Festival to give away Thanksgiving food, making sure no table is empty in the Valley this year. The event helped distribute about 1,500...
Phoenix Leaders Share Progress on Heat Relief Efforts and Cooling Centers for Residents
On November 21, 2025, Mayor Gallego, Councilman Kevin Robinson, and Phoenix officials gave an update on the city’s heat response efforts. The briefing was held at the 24-hour cooling center on 20 West Jackson, a key location in the city’s heat protection measures. Mayor Gallego noted that preliminary data from the...
50 children adopted on Saturday in Maricopa County
PHOENIX — Dozens of children across the Valley, from infants to teenagers, officially joined their new families Saturday during Maricopa County’s National Adoption Day event. The celebration took place at the Durango Juvenile Court Center in Phoenix, where adoptions began at 9 a.m. and continued through noon....
PD: Man dead, woman and two children injured after shooting in south Phoenix
Police a man has died, a woman and two children were injured after a shooting at a Lowe's parking lot near 19th Avenue and Baseline Road on Saturday.
Family dispute turns into shooting at Tolleson restaurant
While details are extremely limited, police say a man was shot in the torso and is in critical condition. He is receiving treatment and is currently stable.
57 officers arrest 249 underage patrons at Tempe bar
Nearly 250 underage customers of a Tempe bar were arrested this week on charges that included possession of fake ID's and intoxication, police said. About 57 officers responded to
11 Hole-In-The-Wall Arizona Burger Spots Serving Double Cheeseburgers Locals Rave About
Arizona might be famous for its sunsets and cacti, but locals know the real treasure lies in the greasy paper wrappers of double cheeseburgers from spots you’d never find on a tourist map. I’ve spent years hunting down the best burger joints tucked away in strip malls, old drive-ins,...
This Arizona Sandwich Counter Is Guarded By Locals Like A Desert Treasure They’ll Never...
Locals in Phoenix, Arizona, don’t whisper about Frank’s New York Style Deli; they guard it like a lunch-hour password. I showed up at 2301 W Orange Dr with an appetite and left with a sworn duty to return. The counter crew works fast, the prices are fair, and...
Officials enact controversial ban on common behavior in public spaces: ‘Good luck with that’
"Clear protections for residents and visitors." Officials enact controversial ban on common behavior in public spaces: 'Good luck with that' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Exhibit series in Phoenix honors Holocaust survivors
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society, in partnership with the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center, is hosting "Triumph in Tragedy," a statewide exhibition series as part of the enduring legacy of Holocaust memory and education.
