Cancer survivor in Arizona repays kindness from young boy with a new skateboard
MESA, Ariz. — A boy in Mesa showed up for his neighbor after a long hospital stay due to cancer treatment, and in return, his neighbor surprised him with a brand new skateboard, according to a City of Mesa Facebook post. Cristian, who was identified by city officials by...
8 Tiny Arizona Restaurants Serving Breakfast Buffets Worth Travelling For
I have driven across Arizona more times than I can count, and the one thing that keeps pulling me back to certain spots is a truly great breakfast buffet. There is something magical about piling a plate high with fresh eggs, warm tortillas, and crispy bacon before the desert sun gets too intense.
After nearly 50 years, Tempe hot dog staple expands with new Valley spot
After more than four decades of serving charcoal-grilled hot dogs, scratch-made onion rings and milkshakes in Tempe, Ted’s Hot Dogs is branching out with a new location in Chandler. Scheduled to open in early May, the new Ted’s will be located in the Crossroads Towne Center at Germann and...
Why doesn’t Arizona observe Daylight Saving Time?
PHOENIX, Arizona — Arizona has enjoyed not participating in Daylight Saving Time for over 50 years – but do you know why State 48 opted out? Or what DST even is?. Here’s what you need to know about "springing forward" and how it impacts Arizona. VERSIÓN EN...
The Fascinating Car Museum In Arizona You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We all love finding those hidden gems that even the locals sometimes overlook. I recently spent an afternoon wandering through a stunning display of championship-winning cars, and I honestly couldn’t believe I hadn’t visited sooner. This isn’t your average roadside attraction, it’s a meticulously curated tribute to...
The 5 Most Overrated Master-Planned Communities in the Valley (Ranked by Resale Value)
Every master-planned community in the Phoenix Valley sells a dream. Lush parks, resort pools, walkable Main Streets, and the promise that your investment will only grow. Developers are very good at painting that picture – and buyers, understandably, buy into it. Here’s the thing, though. The post-pandemic euphoria...
Woman struck by vehicle in Phoenix shoots at driver, police say
PHOENIX — A woman was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle on Monday, the Phoenix Police Department said. Around 1:30 a.m., officers were sent to the scene near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road for reports of a woman who had been struck by a vehicle. When...
What’s the best burger in Arizona? This author tried 70 and picked a winner.
PHOENIX — What’s the best burger in Arizona?. That's a question guaranteed to start an argument. One local author, however, said he's done his homework. Travel writer Roger Naylor hiked more than 70 trails and sampled more than 70 burgers while researching his new book, Arizona Boots and Burgers, A Guide For Hungry...
A 23-year-old woman has been indicted for allegedly abducting a 3-year-old girl from Arizona
A disturbing kidnapping case in Arizona has taken a new legal turn after a woman accused of abducting a toddler from her home was formally indicted by a grand jury. Authorities say the suspect allegedly took advantage of a family’s kindness after they allowed her to stay in their home. The child was missing for...
Possible thunderstorms forecasted for Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — We are tracking a chance for showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the Valley late Monday afternoon, continuing into the overnight hours. This system will briefly cool temperatures before a significant warmup arrives later this week and into the weekend. High temperatures reached 89 degrees...
