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Bojangles Bets Big On The Valley, With Gilbert And West Side Getting First Crack

Bojangles, the North Carolina fried-chicken chain known for its biscuits and sweet tea, is bringing its first Arizona locations to the Phoenix metro this year, with one restaurant slated for Gilbert's Val Vista corridor and another planned near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road in the West Valley. According to...
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4 Popular Bars and Taverns Closing in Arizona in March 2026

From the loss of decades-old nightclubs to the quiet shuttering of suburban favorites, here is the state of Arizona’s bar and tavern scene this month. The first few days of March have been marked by a dramatic shift in the downtown Phoenix landscape, along with the conclusion of several long-running neighborhood...
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Valley woman recovering from life-threatening illness after eating friend’s homemade food

PHOENIX — A Valley woman is recovering from a rare and life-threatening illness that many doctors only read about in medical textbooks. Trinity Peterson-Mayes, 24, was perfectly healthy just weeks ago. But a meal with friends last month left her nearly paralyzed. Peterson-Mayes, a wedding planner, said everything...
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Gov. Hobbs signs new Arizona law requiring penny-rounding at checkout

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2938 Friday, mandating that businesses round to the nearest 5 cents if pennies are not available to complete a transaction. The Greater Phoenix Chamber, which represents many Valley businesses, applauded the move in a written statement. “With pennies no longer...
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Two Bojangles restaurants slated to open in the Valley this year

A spokesperson for Bojangles confirmed to ABC15 that two new restaurant locations are scheduled to open in late summer 2026. Here's where the locations will open.
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Shuttered Phoenix Sheraton Set To Rise Again As ‘Attainable Luxury’ Apartments

The long-quiet Sheraton Phoenix Crescent is about to trade in wedding banquets and conference badges for lease agreements and Amazon packages. Developers say the north Phoenix landmark, a familiar sight near the old Metrocenter site, will be reborn as "The Crescent," a hefty mix of apartments carved out of the former...
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This Arizona Restaurant Serves Chimichangas That Are Worth the Drive

Tucked away in South Phoenix, The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food has been serving up legendary chimichangas and classic Mexican dishes since the 1950s. With a 4.4-star rating from nearly 5,000 reviews, this no-frills counter-serve spot has earned a serious reputation among locals and visitors alike. The food is...
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8 Family-Owned Mexican Restaurants in Arizona That Are Worth the Drive

Arizona is home to some of the most authentic, soul-warming Mexican food you will ever taste. Many of the best spots are family-owned restaurants that have been serving loyal customers for decades. From slow-cooked tamales to hand-pressed tortillas, these places put love into every single dish. Whether you live...
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North Phoenix Family Haunted As Dunlap Hit-and-Run Driver Vanishes

More than a year after 43-year-old Leandro Antonio was struck and killed while crossing Dunlap Avenue near 16th Avenue, his family says the investigation feels stuck in neutral. Detectives have turned up few solid leads, they say, and the people who loved Antonio describe a quiet, painful shift in their lives since...
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Phoenix hotel, closed for years after a fire, will become apartments

A long-shuttered Phoenix hotel will be transformed into a residential development after a partnership between a hospitality company and a residential management firm bought the property. The Sheraton Crescent, located at Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue, has been closed since 2023, after an electrical fire and water...

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