Arizona offers 2 of the country’s top pizza shops, list says
Arizona is home to two of the top 50 pizza parlors in the United States, according to a recent list published by 50 Top Pizzas. Scottsdale’s Craft 64 ranked 29th on the list, while Penelope Pizza in Tucson clocked in at No. 41 on 50TP’s list of 54 pizza joints (four placements have two options tied).
Phoenix pileup: Children hospitalized, 5 others ‘critical’ after crash
Phoenix firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle collision involving six vehicles at the intersection of 16th Street and Thomas Road on Saturday evening. First responders evaluated 10 patients at the scene, transporting eight to local hospitals and reporting that two adults refused transport. Five adults are in critic
E-bike laws under scrutiny after close call at Phoenix intersection
A close call between a vehicle and an electric bike carrying three people at a Phoenix intersection has raised questions regarding whether state and local laws are keeping pace with e-bike use. Arizona law separates e-bikes into three distinct classes, prompting multiple municipalities to implement strict new regulatio
Woman hurt after apartment fire Saturday in Mesa
A woman was taken to the hospital Saturday after she was pulled from a burning apartment near Higley Road and Main Street in Mesa.
SkySong adds 28,000 square feet of new leases and expansions
SkySong continues to see strong leasing activity with a new series of leases and expansions totaling more than 28,000 square feet across the project’s office buildings. The latest transactions include a mix of new tenants, expansions and long-term commitments from companies spanning financial services, construction, co
Father-son teams power local real estate firm
A Scottsdale commercial real estate firm is spotlighting something increasingly uncommon in modern corporate culture: multiple generations of family members working side by side in leadership roles. But beyond the sentimental angle, the arrangement at Diversified Partners also reflects a broader transition underway at
Phoenix veteran searches for missing dog needing lifesaving medication
PHOENIX, Arizona — A Phoenix combat veteran and his wife are asking the community for help after their 12-year-old companion dog disappeared from their home more than three weeks ago, leaving the family desperate for answers and concerned about the animal's health. Cindy Edgar and Kip Roth say their...
Phoenix man allegedly kills pregnant 17-year-old girlfriend in San Diego Saturday morning
SAN DIEGO — A 19-year-old Phoenix man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his pregnant 17-year-old girlfriend early Saturday morning in San Diego's Bay Park neighborhood. San Diego police say they responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting in the Bay Park neighborhood just after 1...
Hundreds of police officer jobs remain vacant
Despite more than two years of aggressive recruiting campaigns, the Phoenix Police Department remains over 500 deployable officers short of full staffing. Although the city has consistently funded 3,125 sworn officer positions for the last four years, as of February only 2,460 were filled by fully trained officers whil
Phoenix Aims To Squeeze 2.79% More From Homeowners In 2026
Phoenix is gearing up to collect a little more from homeowners next year, with a Truth in Taxation notice showing that primary property tax collections are slated to rise by $6,268,660, about a 2.79% increase for fiscal 2026-27. For the average owner, the city’s share on a $100,000 home would bump from $123.09 to $126.

















