The ‘Golden Zip Code’: Why Locals Are Flocking to This One Corner of the...
There’s a stretch of the Phoenix metro area that people in real estate circles have quietly started calling the “golden zip code” zone. You won’t see it splashed across a luxury magazine spread. It doesn’t have the glitzy reputation of Scottsdale or the historic identity of central Phoenix. Yet somehow, it keeps...
Sun City Duo Busted In Glendale Brick-Hurling Parking Lot Terror
On Feb. 23, a trip to a Glendale Walmart turned harrowing when a woman says a couple hurled bricks at her car in the parking lot, leaving her so shaken she could not bring herself to drive for days. Police arrested a Sun City couple last week, and investigators say both are now staring down felony counts that include...
Phoenix Italian restaurant Giuseppe’s on 28th closes after longtime owner retires
PHOENIX — Giuseppe’s on 28th, an Italian restaurant, closed over the weekend after serving patrons in Phoenix for more than two decades. The eatery, which was located off Indian School Road and 28th Street, had its final day of operations on Sunday due to longtime owner Richard Bock retiring.
This huge $14.5M building is going up near Mesa Gateway Airport
A massive regional headquarters is under construction near the Mesa Gateway Airport, which is set to bring 160 employees. The Danish company DSV, which specializes in global transport and logistics, broke ground on the building in January. DSV came to Mesa in 2023 when it expanded its air cargo charter network and...
Phoenix taqueria that went viral twice in 5 years has closed
After TikTok food influencer Keith Lee bit into a pollo quesataco from Juanderful Tacos, he paused to gather his thoughts. “Fresh, crisp, seasoned. 8.7 out of 10,” Lee said in the 2024 review of the Phoenix taqueria, covering his mouth with a hand dripping with green salsa. “I’d eat about six of these, though.”
11 Arizona pizza places that keep tables full even on ordinary weeknights
Arizona has no shortage of great pizza, and locals know exactly where to go when a Tuesday night calls for something special. From wood-fired Neapolitan pies to New York-style folds, the state’s pizza scene is surprisingly deep and seriously delicious. Whether you’re in Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff, these spots...
New Kingman interchange to ease traffic between Las Vegas and Phoenix
KINGMAN, Ariz. (FOX5) — A new interchange project in Kingman is on track to eliminate a notorious traffic bottleneck that has plagued travelers between Las Vegas and Phoenix for decades. The Arizona Department of Transportation broke ground in 2024 on the bypass interchange at US 93 and I-40, addressing...
Masked suspect caught on camera throwing bricks at car in Ahwatukee, causing thousands in...
PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for a suspect caught on surveillance video hurling bricks at a parked car in an Ahwatukee neighborhood, leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage and a shaken vehicle owner. The incident happened around midday on March 19 near Loop 202 and 32nd Street,...
Mon Chéri restaurant in Scottsdale, site of infamous amorous burglary, closing down
PHOENIX – Mon Chéri, the Scottsdale restaurant that made headlines last year when a pair of intruders were caught on video getting intimate, is shutting down. Lexi Caliskan opened the champagne café and charcuterie bar within a converted 1950s Old Town home at 7014 E. First Ave., near Goldwater Boulevard and Indian...
Convicted killer Leroy McGill to be executed in Arizona in May
PHOENIX — A warrant for execution has been granted for Leroy Dean McGill, who was convicted of several crimes more than 20 years ago. McGill was charged with the murders of Charles Perez and the attempted murder of Nova Banta. Documents state that in July 2002, McGill entered a Phoenix apartment and threw gasoline on...

















