At the 10th annual School Connect Summit in Phoenix, leaders gathered to discuss education improvement strategies, with local partnerships addressing funding gaps and exploring effective leadership styles.

SRP in Arizona released 12,000 white amur fish into its canals to eat weeds and algae, cutting maintenance costs and avoiding manual and chemical weed control methods.

Two Arizona restaurants, Hush Public House and The Fry Bread House, will be featured on Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.'

Phoenix has experienced a wave of restaurant and bar closures, including Badlands Bar and Grill, BS West, Parrish's, Grand Avenue Pizza Co., Little Anita's, Flying Basset Brewing, and H.B. Hanratty's, amidst a changing dining landscape.

Southern California and Tempe hotel workers strike for better working conditions, with the industry's largest U.S. strike ongoing while a major LA hotel reaches a tentative agreement with employees.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open a House of Sport store in Arizona by 2025, offering an interactive retail experience with sports activities and simulations.

The Phoenix housing market shows signs of recovery, with a modest price decline but increased buyer interest, potentially leading to a 10% price rise in 2024.

The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction set a record with $207.6 million in sales, featuring a 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and a Lamborghini once owned by Donald Trump.

Arizona is considering legislation to increase penalties for organized retail theft, with strong support from state officials aiming to deter such crimes.

McDonald's launches a new promotion where spotting the Hamburglar's "Burgercuda" vehicle could win free food for a year, or enter online without purchase by February 25.

State Forty Eight releases a t-shirt to honor Preston Lord, a 16-year-old victim of a violent attack, and to support his family, while raising awareness for justice in his case.

Employees at Chief Building Services report bounced checks and miss wages, with 24 complaints filed to Arizona's Labor Department in 2023. Legal Aid at Work outlines employee rights in wage disputes.

American Airlines confirmed layoffs for more than 650 workers in Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth as part of restructuring to create a new Customer Success team and outsource "lighter-touch" inquiries.