Neighbors, friends hold vigil for 32-year-old mom shot and killed in Mesa
On Saturday, family and friends of Maria Lewis, a mother of seven, who was allegedly shot and killed by her neighbor in Mesa last week, gathered to honor her life.
Mesa faces dilemma with hotel for homeless
Mesa’s emergency homeless shelter program could be jeopardy as some council members are calling for a halt to using city monies to fund the operations of Sunaire hotel. The city purchased the former Grand Hotel on Main Street in 2023 with federal grants and hoped to temporarily move in families with young children,...
City of Phoenix initiatives and plans for safeguards against ICE, “not enough” say residents...
Residents and advocacy groups are not satisfied with the City of Phoenix’s plan for safeguards against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Earlier this month, city officials in Phoenix outlined an initiative in hopes of protecting residents from a potential threat to their civil rights. The initiative details...
Long security lines at airport amid ongoing Homeland Security shutdown
PHOENIX — Dozens of school districts across the Valley are officially on spring break. It comes at a time when the ongoing Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is affecting travel plans, leading to long security lines at airports. DHS officials said people across the country are facing three-hour wait times...
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...
Tiger Woods-backed miniature golf venue changes plans in Gilbert
PopStroke, a golf entertainment concept with the backing of Tiger Woods, is changing its plan for an upcoming location in Gilbert. More than a year ago, PopStroke Entertainment Group, which has headquarters in Jupiter, Florida and Dallas, Texas, received the thumbs up from the town of Gilbert Planning Commission to...
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...
