Big changes for Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District
Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified both increased total per-pupil spending last school year over 2023-24, according to the Arizona Auditor General’s annual report on school districts’ expenditures. But on a percentage of total dollars at their disposal, GPS’ classroom spending dipped slightly in that time...
Neighbors, friends hold vigil for 32-year-old mom shot and killed in Mesa
On Saturday, family and friends of Maria Lewis, a mother of seven, who was allegedly shot and killed by her neighbor in Mesa last week, gathered to honor her life.
8 Tiny Arizona Restaurants Serving Breakfast Buffets Worth Travelling For
I have driven across Arizona more times than I can count, and the one thing that keeps pulling me back to certain spots is a truly great breakfast buffet. There is something magical about piling a plate high with fresh eggs, warm tortillas, and crispy bacon before the desert sun gets too intense.
Mesa faces dilemma with hotel for homeless
Mesa’s emergency homeless shelter program could be jeopardy as some council members are calling for a halt to using city monies to fund the operations of Sunaire hotel. The city purchased the former Grand Hotel on Main Street in 2023 with federal grants and hoped to temporarily move in families with young children,...
City of Phoenix initiatives and plans for safeguards against ICE, “not enough” say residents...
Residents and advocacy groups are not satisfied with the City of Phoenix’s plan for safeguards against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Earlier this month, city officials in Phoenix outlined an initiative in hopes of protecting residents from a potential threat to their civil rights. The initiative details...
The Classic American Diner In Arizona You Need To Visit At Least Once
Some restaurants whisper their presence, but Chase’s Diner in Chandler shouts it from the rooftops with chrome and neon. This is where the American Dream comes with a side of fries and a milkshake you can stand a spoon in. Let’s be honest: most of us have a romanticized...
After nearly 50 years, Tempe hot dog staple expands with new Valley spot
After more than four decades of serving charcoal-grilled hot dogs, scratch-made onion rings and milkshakes in Tempe, Ted’s Hot Dogs is branching out with a new location in Chandler. Scheduled to open in early May, the new Ted’s will be located in the Crossroads Towne Center at Germann and...
Tiger Woods-backed miniature golf venue changes plans in Gilbert
PopStroke, a golf entertainment concept with the backing of Tiger Woods, is changing its plan for an upcoming location in Gilbert. More than a year ago, PopStroke Entertainment Group, which has headquarters in Jupiter, Florida and Dallas, Texas, received the thumbs up from the town of Gilbert Planning Commission to...
The Fascinating Car Museum In Arizona You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We all love finding those hidden gems that even the locals sometimes overlook. I recently spent an afternoon wandering through a stunning display of championship-winning cars, and I honestly couldn’t believe I hadn’t visited sooner. This isn’t your average roadside attraction, it’s a meticulously curated tribute to...
The 5 Most Overrated Master-Planned Communities in the Valley (Ranked by Resale Value)
Every master-planned community in the Phoenix Valley sells a dream. Lush parks, resort pools, walkable Main Streets, and the promise that your investment will only grow. Developers are very good at painting that picture – and buyers, understandably, buy into it. Here’s the thing, though. The post-pandemic euphoria...
