Phoenix offices are closed for Thanksgiving, affecting waste collection, transit, and other services, with pickups rescheduled and some facilities shut. Public transit operates on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day.

The City of Surprise invites residents to a free holiday event at the Surprise Stadium Team Shop, offering visits with Santa, festive activities, and an outdoor movie night from December 11-13.

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club has opened at Phoenix Airport and will open in San Diego, part of a trend addressing the demand for upscale airport lounges.

Fathom Holdings Inc. acquired My Home Group of Scottsdale, expanding its agent network by 2,200 and reinforcing its southwestern U.S. presence. Financial details are to be shared in their earnings call.

Health inspections in Phoenix and Upstate South Carolina revealed issues like live maggots, moldy produce, and improper food handling in restaurants, with some locations receiving low grades.

Sonora West Development launches Serene, a luxury residential community in North Scottsdale with homes starting at $2.5 million, featuring spacious lots and modern design.

The Arizona Supreme Court rejected an emergency action to extend ballot curing deadlines, a request made by the ACLU and LULAC citing potential voter disenfranchisement.

Disco Dragon has closed in Phoenix's Roosevelt Row, with Pretty Penny set to take over the space. Meanwhile, hidden bar F.Y.P.M. remains open, and there are hints of a new neighborhood joint replacing Pretty Penny's original location.

Arizona's cannabis industry faces a quality challenge with consumers finding overly dry marijuana due to the state's arid climate, posing storage and water conservation issues for growers.

The Arizona Supreme Court declined to extend the deadline for voters to correct mail-in ballot signature issues, despite concerns from voter rights groups.

Ray Longhi, a loving family man and aviation enthusiast, died in a plane crash near Mesa's Falcon Field. His family honors his life, asking for donations to a children's home he supported.

Cochise County election results are delayed as officials process remaining ballots; they ask for public patience while using a new tabulator and conducting mandatory counts.

Phoenix enjoys a serene Veterans Day with clear skies and a high of 82 degrees, and forecasts suggest a week of comfortable temperatures and gentle breezes, with a slight chance of showers by the weekend.