Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is sold in historic deal
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group announced today the sale of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, a premier 1,003-room convention center hotel in the heart of Arizona’s capital city, marking one of the largest hotel sales in Arizona’s history. The sale price and other terms and conditions were not disclosed. The hotel was...
Tempe approves 400-unit affordable housing project along light rail corridor
A Tempe neighborhood along the light rail is about to get hundreds of affordable apartments and a grocery store in an area that’s become a food desert. Tempe City Council held a final hearing Nov. 13 to discuss Dorsey Station — a 400-unit development that is 90% affordable — and it unanimously passed an ordinance for...
$399M project to boost safety at busy US 60 intersection in Phoenix
What is the construction? A new intersection is planned for the area of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road crossing U.S. 60, or Grand Avenue, in Phoenix to improve traffic flow, reduce crashes and reduce vehicle-train collisions. The plan also includes the removal of the Burlington, Northern and Santa Fe railroad...
SUV slams into two semi trucks while fleeing previous hit-and-run on I-10
A motorist and a truck driver are in the hospital after an SUV slammed into two semi trucks while fleeing a previous hit-and-run on I-10. The accident happened at around 4 a.m. near 75th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix, Arizona. According to AZ Family, the SUV was first involved in a crash on […] The post...
Glendale FD mourns death of firefighter
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Glendale Fire Department is mourning after the loss of one of its firefighters. Firefighter Quinten Hernandez died Sunday morning surrounded by his loved ones. He was an Army veteran and a friend to his fellow firefighters, the department said. He carried his discipline, courage...
A new housing solution: Converting vacant Phoenix offices into $800/month, dorm-style apartments
Metro Phoenix has been dealing with a housing shortage for several years, and many residents are finding that available housing options — either new or existing — are not affordable. Alex Horowitz, director of the Housing Policy Initiative at Pew Charitable Trusts, has a potential answer for at...
Iconic Phoenix deli Cheese ‘N Stuff reopens under new owners
Doors are open, sandwiches are being served and even the iconic neon sign is on again at Cheese 'N Stuff. State of play: The central Phoenix deli, which closed in April after 76 years, is back in business under new ownership after Julie and Tom Palmer bought the sandwich shop with a group of friends.
Barber in Arizona fights for his life following a brazen attack outside his shop
PHOENIX (NBC, KYMA) - A barber in Phoenix, known as a mentor, a father, and a pillar in his community, is now fighting for his life after a brazen attack outside his shop. Now, his family is sharing their heartbreak and their hope. One of the strongest members of a...
This Arizona Restaurant Is So Authentic, The Chef Can’t Keep Up With Demand
Tucked away at 765 Grand Ave in Phoenix, Chilte has become the talk of the town for its bold, creative take on Mexican cuisine. Chef LT Lawrence Smith III, a James Beard Award semifinalist, crafts dishes so packed with flavor that reservations fill up faster than you can say “quesa birria.”
Man sentenced to 6 years for hate crimes targeting Christian churches, including in Colorado
An Arizona man was sentenced last week to six years in prison for a plot that targeted Christian churches in Arizona, California and Colorado.
