Scottsdale AZ

As a self-proclaimed BBQ enthusiast, I’ve tried my fair share of smokehouses in Arizona, but none have impressed me quite like The Thumb at 9393 E Bell Rd in Scottsdale. Tucked away behind a humble gas station, this underrated eatery is a masterclass in low-and-slow cooking. I recall my...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — A serious crash sent three people to the hospital in Scottsdale early Monday morning. Authorities say three vehicles were involved in the crash shortly before 9:30 a.m. near 74th Street and McDowell Road, east of Scottsdale Road. One person was rushed to the hospital with...

Livestreamers really do love attention, sometimes so much that they even dare to break laws. A livestreamer known as Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is quite an infamous figure online. He shot up to popularity due to his Looksmaxxing content, where he talked about ways to make men more attractive....

Around 11 a.m., officers responded to the area of Central Avenue and Elwood Street for reports of an accident.

This is the time of year when school districts hold competitions to identify the best spellers in grade schools. Scottsdale Unified goes one better than most: It not only holds the annual spelling bee that could launch a student into national competition, but also holds a Spanish spelling bee as well.

Arizona might not be the first place people think of for fried chicken, but the results are impressive. These eateries understand that great fried chicken is all about technique, seasoning, and patience. The crust is crisp, the meat stays juicy, and the flavor shows real care. Some spots keep things...

Phoenix, Arizona, isn't always immediately associated with its punk rock history, but the city has supported loud, scrappy underground music and counterculture scenes since the 1980s and '90s. While plenty of dive bars and diners these days have been polished into "retro-inspired" spaces (like the retro gem that is...

There is something about a perfect carne asada plate that turns an ordinary meal into a small celebration. In Arizona, these places still serve it sizzling, fragrant, and piled high with the good stuff. You will taste smoke, lime, fire, and history in every bite. Keep this list close the...

PHOENIX — Banner Health’s University Medical Center Phoenix became the first hospital in the United States to successfully perform a new procedure aimed at treating patients with leaky heart valves. Using a Valcare’s AMEND Ring, Dr. Paul Sorajja completed the procedure, which is aimed to treat mitral regurgitation,...

Sylvia Mejia-Bivens remembers growing up down the street from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and watching airplanes take off, wishing one day to be close to them. "I used to say, one day I'd stand next to one of those big airplanes," she said. For 10 years, she became an airplane herself , perfecting the...