Maricopa celebrates State Route 347 widening with community events including a pool party, family entertainment, and a potluck.

Fountain Hills is beginning the Palomino Boulevard Reconstruction Project to revamp the road and improve walkability, with scheduled disruptions starting August 11.

El Mirage aims to boost its economy with developments in auto, steel, and wood fabrication, promising about 500 jobs in the coming years led by companies like CarMax, Cives Steel, Desert Truss, and Integrated Building Components.

Fountain Hills is initiating a turf conversion project to save water by replacing grass with drought-resistant plants and upgrading to efficient irrigation systems.

Buckeye, Arizona, is set for major growth with over a million square feet of new commercial space, including In-N-Out Burger and Sprouts Farmers Market outlets.

Arizona's water agency approves Buckeye and Queen Creek's deal to import water from a rural basin for city growth. Critics question the long-term sustainability.

Phoenix ranks as the 4th best big city for renters in 2025, with two suburbs, Scottsdale and Gilbert, also highly ranked for their quality of life despite being upscale areas.

Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson has invested in Phoenix-area real estate, including a $30 million estate, linked to his educational platform activities.

A study shows rising mortgage delinquencies in the US, worsened by increasing home insurance costs, affecting especially first-time and low-income home buyers.

Renovations at Peoria City Hall have begun, affecting parking and meeting locations; Council and Planning meetings moved to 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue. Live broadcasts will continue during construction.

A report notes Paradise Valley's 85253 as Arizona's most expensive ZIP code with a median home price of $5.5 million; nearby Scottsdale ZIP codes also show high median incomes, yet they trail behind the nation's costliest areas.

Scottsdale to revamp Thomas Road through a $17.4 million grant, with the city contributing $7.5 million for arterial rehabilitation, including new roadways, turn bays, and updated traffic signals. Work begins in 2028.

Jeff Bezos expands his philanthropy with tuition-free Bezos Academy preschools launching in Arizona, aiming to reduce educational inequality and aid low-income families.