Picazzo's is opening a Happy Valley location in early March, bringing gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly Italian options and a daily "healthy hour" to north Phoenix.

Homes across the Phoenix metro are taking longer to sell — median days on market now about 75 and climbing statewide.

A suspect in the Dec. 12 Ahwatukee killing was arrested in Warren, Mass., after court documents and investigators linked him to the Phoenix scene.

LISC says $128 million helped create 1,183 affordable units in metro Phoenix, but rising construction costs and policy gaps mean that local wins don’t scale easily.

A four‑story Hyatt Studios extended‑stay hotel is proposed on a parcel minutes from TSMC’s Phoenix campus, joining a wave of hotels and retail sprouting around the plant.

A late-night fire damaged the Phoenix Dream Center's ground-floor cafe and interrupted services. Officials say no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Federal prosecutors say the Royal Inn was run as a hub for prostitution and drug dealing; the owner was ordered to forfeit the motel and $744,000.

Phoenix favorite Bagelfeld's has opened a second shop in south Tempe at Rural & Baseline, bringing its early‑morning bagel rush and rotating schmears. Expect early sellouts.

A proposed Arizona law would forbid party names that include “independent” or similar terms, a move aimed at the newly renamed Arizona Independent Party and already sparking legal fights.

A head-on wrong‑way crash on SR 143 in Tempe early Sunday killed one person and left another seriously injured, authorities say. Troopers have blocked ramp lanes while they investigate.

Clear, warm weekend with highs near 74–79°F. Rain and gusty winds arrive Monday night, Feb 16.

An early‑morning apartment fire near 7th Street and Roosevelt in Phoenix displaced 11 people; firefighters contained the blaze and the city's Community Assistance Program is helping those affected.

Free F1 demos and drifting will fill a stretch of E Jefferson Street on March 14, with fan zones, merchandise and top drivers on hand.