Clive Collective ushers in new era at Scottsdale’s The Americano
Clive Collective has assumed day-to-day operational leadership of The Americano, marking a strategic evolution for the modern Italian-inspired steakhouse as it enters a new chapter focused on elevated energy, experiential dining, and a more approachable, neighborhood-driven dining experience. LOCAL NEWS: Want more...
Woman hit, killed by car in north Phoenix
Authorities are asking the public for tips in finding a driver who allegedly struck a woman and fled the scene in north Phoenix on Monday evening.
Scottsdale director lands horror movie on Prime
“Scottsdale horror show” might make some think of the frightening rush hour traffic on Camelback Road, the dread of the bill at a top-shelf restaurant – or the devilish dialogue at City Council meetings. Not Luca Patruno. His idea of a horror show: “The Vindicator.”. The Scottsdale-based...
Phoenix’s crackdown on abandoned shopping carts begins Thursday
By Thursday, Jan. 15, retailers that provide shopping carts to their customers are required to complete an annual shopping cart certification to comply with the city of Phoenix's new shopping cart
Valley suburb ranked best city in America to get a job
Scottsdale has one of the highest median annual household incomes in the country. Scottsdale: It’s not just for upscale bar crawls, pedicabs, hotels and golf courses. It’s apparently the best city in the United States to be gainfully employed. Recently, the finance website WalletHub conducted a study to...
Valley culinary powerhouses to open a brewery in downtown Mesa
When Dave Valencia announced plans to close Oro Brewing & Vice Co. after nine years along Mesa’s Main Street, he also assured patrons and fans that “although our story may be ending, another story will begin.”. That next story involves a trio of Mesa restaurateurs, the popular cidery...
Man found dead in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Phoenix Police Department is working to learn what led up to a man’s death after his body was found in downtown Phoenix Tuesday morning. Details are limited, but officers were called to the area of First Street and McDowell Road around 7:15 a.m. When police showed up, they found a man dead...
Mesa board rules again against recovery home
A recovery facility last week saw its request denied for a special-use permit to continue treating addicts in an upscale Mesa neighborhood after a city board hit an impasse. Legacy Recovery House representatives declined comment on its next steps immediately after the packed Jan. 7 Board of Adjustment hearing where...
WM Phoenix Open, Scottsdale police ready for this year’s event
The WM Phoenix Open has long been known as the rowdiest event on the PGA Tour. But things reached a tipping point in 2024, when tournament officials had to close the gates and shut down alcohol sales. New guidelines restored some order in 2025. Those changes will remain in place...
New BBQ joint serving up happy hour deals in downtown Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — If you are in the mood for some great barbecue, you need to check out Golden Oak BBQ + Bar’s new happy hour. The downtown Phoenix spot’s happy hour runs Monday-Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and all day Sunday. They also have a reverse happy hour that is Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 2...

















