Pizza King Tony Gemignani Invades Gilbert’s Val Vista Corridor With Slice House
Gilbert’s Val Vista corridor is about to get another reason to skip cooking. Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is headed to the East Valley this February, bringing the chef-owned fast-casual pizzeria to 3115 South Val Vista Drive near the Val Vista and Pecos intersection. The compact, counter-service spot is slated to...
Buyer Demand Is Quietly Reshaping Phoenix Industrial
Buildout expenses, improved financing and elevated vacancies are creating a prime scenario for those wanting to own their metro Phoenix industrial real estate. Phoenix developers are taking note of this trend as well, and it is quietly (or not so quietly) shaping 2026 strategies. While leasing offers advantages like...
Man Clings To Life After Gunfire Erupts At North Phoenix Crossroads
A man is in critical condition after a shooting near 7th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue in north Phoenix Sunday evening, turning a familiar neighborhood crossroads into an active crime scene. Neighbors reported a heavy police response as officers rushed in, treated the victim and secured the intersection. Phoenix police...
The Best Mashed Potatoes In Arizona Are Made Inside This Old-Timey Steakhouse
In the desert oasis of Phoenix, where cacti stand tall and the sun beats down relentlessly, there exists a culinary paradise where mashed potatoes achieve cloud-like perfection. Texaz Grill isn’t just serving sides – they’re creating potato masterpieces that would make Idaho weep with pride. The moment...
Crews rescue hiker, biker in back-to-back mountain calls in Phoenix area
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Crews rescued a hiker and mountain biker off Phoenix-area mountains back-to-back Saturday morning. Just before 10:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to Westwing Mountain in Peoria for reports of a man who hurt his knee near the top of the trail. The man was taken off...
In the mood for Italian? Try one of these 5 Valley hotspots
Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five of the best Italian spots in Arizona, as featured in the latest issue of Experience AZ. Lorenzo’s Italian Kitchen. Lorenzo’s Italian...
Police ID driver accused of ramming squad car, causing multi-car crash in west Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Authorities have identified the driver accused of ramming into a police squad car before causing a multi-car crash in west Phoenix Saturday evening. Just before 6 p.m., police were responding to a call at 35th and Southern avenues when they say a vehicle rammed into the side of one of the police...
These are the key differences between the Phoenix Zipps raids and ICE actions in...
Throughout January, rumors persisted that metro Phoenix would become the next target of sweeping immigration enforcement a la Minneapolis. But the actions taken against Zipps Sports Grill locations do not fit that pattern. Metro Phoenix may still yet experience thousands of federal agents searching the streets for...
More on ‘Whitmergate’: Scottsdale mystery suspension includes ‘house arrest’
The Progress has obtained a copy of the “non-disciplinary suspension” letter delivered to R. Lamar Whitmer, Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s chief of staff. In a case dubbed “Whitmergate,” the letter adds to the mystery behind Whitmer’s Jan. 14 paid suspension. According to a city press...
Caught on Camera: Wrong-Way Driver on US-60 in Mesa
MESA, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2026 (KNN) – Just before 2 a.m. Saturday, the Arizona Department of Public Safety received reports of a vehicle traveling the wrong way… Read more "Caught on Camera: Wrong-Way Driver on US-60 in Mesa"
