Family Legacy: Mesa woman is a third-generation pie maker
Baking is generational for Elizabeth Curtis. She learned to make pies from her mother, who learned from her mother at her bedside. Now, “after years of baking my whole life,” Curtis has opened her own bakery, specializing in homemade pies. Tucked in a shopping center on the southwest...
In Arizona, A Bakery That Has Been Serving Locals Since 1969 Still Opens Early...
I’m convinced that the secret to actual inner peace isn’t yoga or meditation—it’s the smell of fresh, yeast-risen dough at five in the morning. There’s a particular spot in Arizona that has been proving this point since 1969, and they aren’t planning on changing a single thing.
The Prime Rib at This Arizona Restaurant Is Worth the Drive
Tucked on top of a hill in Phoenix, Arizona, Rustler’s Rooste is one of those restaurants that people talk about long after they leave. With sweeping valley views, live country music, and a menu packed with hearty Western favorites, it delivers way more than just a meal. The prime...
Mesa group makes 18,000 sleeping bags for homeless people
A production line of gray-haired volunteers, fueled by a giant urn of coffee, busily churn out about a dozen bedrolls inside First Methodist Church’s Outreach Center in downtown Mesa. This Thursday, the Ugly Quilt Group will celebrate a milestone – stitching 18,000 sleeping bags since 1990 for the Mesa...
Scottsdale goes round and around on projects
In the novel “Baron Wenckheim's Homecoming,” the elderly baron scurries toward an unknown future as visions from the past cling to him. “As the train went forward, deeper and deeper into this bleak, cold nothing, he said to himself, good Lord, I’m here again.”. Scottsdale residents can...
How The Sydney and City Winery will redefine nightlife in Scottsdale
Michael Dorf has long been at the cutting edge of entertainment, creating City Winery and Knitting Factory. Now, City Winery — a notable music venue, restaurant, and winery — is scheduled to open its first Southwest location in late 2027 at the 26-acre entertainment district The Sydney. The...
Telefèric Barcelona Brings the Spirit of Spain to Scottsdale
Telefèric Barcelona at Scottsdale Fashion Square is now open and enticing guests with its signature menu (alongside locally-exclusive experiences), beautiful design, and vibrant atmosphere. The post Telefèric Barcelona Brings the Spirit of Spain to Scottsdale appeared first on Fabulous Arizona .
21-year-old run over in road rage incident sparked by revving motorcycle, police say
Chandler, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - The family of a 21-year-old motorcyclist who police say was intentionally run over in a road rage incident is speaking out as their loved one was taken off life support. Dezjon Hamilton, 21, was left brain dead after police say he was intentionally run over...
Scottsdale Mayor’s Chief of Staff fired over troubling allegations
Scottsdale's Mayor Chief of Staff was fired over several allegations including unprofessional behavior and insubordination following a 65-day investigation.
Woman seriously hurt after being shot in north Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A woman is fighting for her life after being shot in north Phoenix Monday morning. Around 8 a.m., when officers responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment near 11th Avenue and Mountain View Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department. When they arrived, they...

















