These 15 Phoenix restaurants and bars are now closed
Summer is really tough for restaurants in Phoenix, and this June, the Valley saw many spots close their doors. Tempe's Mill Avenue district has seen a lot of turnover lately, and this month, two pizzerias joined the list of shuttered eateries. Around the Valley, some longstanding chains closed their remaining Arizona...
Bezos Academy to open multiple tuition-free preschools in Arizona
Several Montessori-style, tuition-free preschools for low-income families funded by former Amazon.com Inc. CEO and founder Jeff Bezos are in the works in the Valley. Two of the Bezos Academy locations are planned for Glendale, with one inside Desert Garden Elementary School slated to open in September and another in...
Mesa Kicks Off America’s 250th Birthday with 16th Annual Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom
The city of Mesa launched into a year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday with the 16th Annual Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom. According to details shared by MesaNow, the festivities yesterday were not just a recognition of independence but also the start of Mesa's America 250 commemoration, a...
C2 Tactical is offering female-only self-defense courses
Many women traveling solo this summer are seeking self-defense training. C2 Tactical in Scottsdale now offers female-only self-defense courses to help them prepare to defend themselves. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.
15-year-old arrested, Gilbert police investigating fight involving teen girls
GILBERT, AZ — Gilbert police say a 15-year-old girl has been arrested after officials responded to a fight Saturday night. Officers were called to a business parking lot near William Field Road and Market Street after 11:30 p.m. for reports of a fight involving a group of teen girls.
Free kids meals, new happy hour specials & more Valley discounts of the week
Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley this week, July 7-13.
Phoenix moving forward with red light camera intersection projects
PHOENIX — Phoenix is moving forward with their plans to reinstall red light cameras at dangerous intersections. The city council approved the project last October, citing high crash rates and rampant red light runners. A lack of Phoenix police officers able to patrol the streets was also among the...
People Drive From All Over Arizona To This Old-Timey Diner For Its Insanely Good...
There’s something magical about discovering a place so spectacular that people willingly endure hours of desert highway just to experience what you’re about to uncover in Phoenix. 5 & Diner has achieved legendary status among milkshake enthusiasts across the Grand Canyon State, and once you taste what they’re...
Online gambling growth behind closure of FanDuel betting at PHX Arena
PHOENIX - FanDuel Sportsbook is shutting down its downtown Phoenix location and replacing it with a lounge space. The gambling company announced the news on a display outside its facility
The Best Empanadas In The Southwest Are Hiding Inside This Mexican Bakeshop In Arizona
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are tucked away in the most ordinary-looking places, waiting for those willing to venture beyond the glossy restaurant chains. La Purisima Bakery in Glendale, Arizona, with its bright blue trim and unassuming storefront, is precisely this kind of hidden gem – a...