Macerich Co., alongside Red Development, has revised the proposed plans for a mixed-use tower at Biltmore Fashion Park, potentially increasing the height to 165 feet.

Georgia Harris is named the new executive director of Playworks Arizona, aiming to provide programs in schools and communities to foster play and education.

The newly-opened Caesars Republic Scottsdale, an 11-story, 265-room hotel, marks Caesars Entertainment's first non-gaming hotel, adjacent to Scottsdale Fashion Square mall and aiming to blend upscale accommodation with shopping experiences.

Major aerospace companies Gulfstream and Virgin Galactic are opening new facilities at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, signaling a significant economic boost with new high-wage jobs.

The Ninth Circuit Court allows a land swap for a proposed copper mine in Arizona, overruling objections by Indigenous rights advocates who see the site as sacred.

Robin Reed, leader of the Black Chamber of Arizona and original voice actor for Franklin in "Peanuts," passed away at 62. He leaves a legacy in business and community work.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reports a significant passenger increase in January 2024, with new routes announced, including Frontier's Phoenix-Missoula service starting May 2.

Pentagon Technologies is opening a new semiconductor cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona by Fall 2024, bringing 300 jobs and investing $50 million in a 65,500 square-foot space to support Arizona's burgeoning semiconductor industry.

The International Dark Sky Discovery Center is underway in Fountain Hills with anticipated completion in 2025, featuring a large telescope and other attractions to promote dark skies.

The University of Arizona received nearly $4 million for LGBTQ+ health and mental services in southern Arizona, with initiatives focused on education, HIV testing, and family support.

Goodyear's InnovationHub celebrates 10 years of supporting entrepreneurs with free workshops, networking, and mentorship to enhance the West Valley economy.

Metro Phoenix home prices set a new record despite high mortgage rates, with the median reaching $455,000 and January's average at $590,845. Inventory remains below normal levels but is healthier than last year's historical low.

Valley economist Jim Rounds discusses the dwindling middle class in Arizona, highlighting that the median household income falls short of the $75,000 needed per 1.5 earners to maintain middle-class status amidst rising costs and inflation.