Buckeye offers Catalyst Program grants up to $50,000 to local businesses for exterior upgrades, requiring a financial commitment from the businesses as well. Over $2.65 million has been invested in this revitalization effort.

Thousands of Delta passengers are struggling with unclaimed and misplaced luggage after a global IT outage, with chaotic scenes at airports like Phoenix's Sky Harbor and Denver International.

Scottsdale's Etta restaurant, recently bought by RDM Hospitality, is closing on July 22 for renovations, with plans to reopen in September. The revamp follows Etta Collective's bankruptcy and includes design updates and menu changes.

Tolleson offers a lending program for free portable air conditioning units to its residents to combat extreme heat, with eligibility tied to local water bill payment.

USPS opens a new Phoenix Regional Processing and Distribution Center in Avondale, with a 450,260-square-foot facility, as part of their "Delivering for America" plan to modernize operations.

Virgin Galactic has completed a new spaceship manufacturing facility in Arizona, set to create jobs and advance space tourism with the Delta class spaceships.

West Valley is experiencing a surge in hotel development, including a LivAway Suites in Tolleson and new Hilton and Marriott properties in Peoria, indicating a broader trend in the Greater Phoenix area's hospitality sector growth.

Kroger and Albertsons plan to divest 579 stores in a bid to address antitrust concerns over their potential merger, amid an FTC lawsuit and market nervousness over inflation and competition.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport offers a 'Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop' to help individuals with dementia navigate air travel, including an optional airport tour.

Arizona Iced Tea maintains its 23-ounce can at the longstanding 99-cent price despite inflation, reflecting the company's commitment to consumer affordability and the founder's ethos to not burden customers.

Mesa Air Group is furloughing 12 pilots and deferring training for 41 due to lower attrition rates, aiming to save $750K/month and stabilize their workforce.

Six Arizona cities, with Mesa and Phoenix in lead, are recognized for national economic growth, driven by populace and median earnings increase, infrastructure expansion, and diversified economies.

A study shows Arizona's wine industry has seen significant growth in employment and visitor spending since 2011, with strong contributions to state tourism and agribusiness.