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2nd Chance Dog Rescue needs help rebuilding after monsoon sweeps through
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - The owners of a 2nd Chance Dog Rescue are left scrambling to pick up the pieces after a storm on June 24 caused thousands of dollars in property damage. The rescue is located in Queen Creek and is a senior dog sanctuary that gives end-of-life care to older dogs.
Arizona delivery driver's heartfelt note caught this woman's attention. See what it said
After ordering Chipotle by delivery, a metro Phoenix resident was surprised to find a handwritten note clipped to the brown paper bag. The delivery driver had left a note in her bag explaining why he was delivering food. "I'm driving for (a food delivery service) on the side to give...
Phoenix coffee company helping hotshots stay fueled during fire season
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A veteran-owned company is doing Something Good by donating coffee to help keep Valley hotshot firefighters alert and ready to battle wildfires. Black Rifle Coffee Company donated 223 coffee bags and 252 cans of coffee to the Mesa Hotshots. Firefighters posted a photo on social media last week, thanking Black Rifle for all their support. “We have more than enough to fuel us for the rest of our fire season!” firefighters wrote.
Arizona real estate agent hailed hero after rescuing dog from burning home
MESA, Ariz. - A local real estate agent is hailed as a hero when he saved a dog from a house fire in Mesa. He had just finished showing a house when he noticed another house nearby was on fire. That's when he jumped into action. Nick Reeves was in...
Noble Ground Coffee opens new Valley location in Chandler
The latest location of the fast-growing Arizona chain Noble Ground Coffee is opening its newest Valley brick-and-mortar shop on Friday. Noble Ground started as a coffee kiosk inside Footprint Center in January 2022. Then in November, the owners opened a Flagstaff location and the first metro Phoenix stand-alone shop on McDowell Road. Since then, the chain has grown to include locations around the Valley. The newest Noble Ground will open on Alma School Road in Chandler.
Yes, Pizzeria Bianco is iconic. But don't sleep on these 6 essential pizza restaurants
Metro Phoenix's pizza restaurants have gotten some attention recently. Pizzeria Bianco landed on the The New York Times's "22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States," according to its food writers and critics, while two Scottsdale pizza restaurants, namely Pomo and Craft 46, were recognized among 50 Top Pizza USA. Earlier...
Queen Creek Pop-up Dog Park July 1-Aug 31 While Pocket Park for Pups is Closed
A pop-up dog park will be available July 1 through Aug. 31 at Founders’ Park in Queen Creek while summer maintenance is performed at the Town’s Pocket Park for Pups. The pop-up dog park will be located on the north side of Founders’ Park (22407 S. Ellsworth Rd.). There will be a designated area for small/timid dogs and a separate area for large/active dogs.
Choose your own adventure at this new Tempe bar and speakeasy
When a new spot opens in town, we're eager to check it out, let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste or in this case, First Sip, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants and bars that have just opened — an occasion to sample a few items and satisfy curiosities (both yours and ours).
Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek
Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek is a beautiful new park that recently opened!. The playground is ADA accessible and includes activities for children of all ages and abilities. My kids had the best time trying out the variety of equipment and cooling off in the splash pad!. The main...
Comedian Leslie Jones announces fall 2024 performance in Phoenix
Comedian and actress Leslie Jones is coming to the Valley. She'll perform at Chandler Center for the Arts on Oct. 26 as part of her national tour. Known for her work on "Saturday Night Live" and "The Daily Show," Jones brings her sharp wit, keen topical observations and raw commentary on current events for her live comedy show.
Tempe’s Drag & Draw event was a night of art and style
It was a fabulous evening at Tempe Center for the Arts on Saturday during Drag & Draw. The free event drew artists of all skill levels to the lakeside arts space for a time of sketching local drag entertainers including Eva Angelica Stratton and Savannah Stevens. Visual artists Rachel Bess and Matt Dickson were on hand to lead the open-studio style drawing sessions.
Get a taste of ‘The Bear’ at this Phoenix brewery
In honor of the highly anticipated third season of Hulu’s popular series “The Bear,” Huss Brewing Co. is serving sandwiches for a cause. “The Bear” follows the journey of a young and talented chef who leaves his Michelin-star haute cuisine world to return to his hometown of Chicago to run his family’s dilapidated Italian beef sandwich shop. The battles he faces, along with struggles in his personal and professional relationships, create storylines that have captured the attention of audiences.
Healthy restaurant opens in Mesa
For the best fresh juices and smoothies in the Mesa area, step into Robeks and check out their multitude of delicious options. Boasting a menu that goes beyond smoothies and fresh juices, Mesa Robeks offers great toasts, acai bowls, and wellness shots to get you through your day. Here’s what...
Queen Creek entrepreneurial couple to bring 10 Port of Subs locations to the Valley
Queen Creek entrepreneurial couple Shane and Kirstin Shaw have signed a regional development agreement with Port of Subs to develop 10 locations across the Valley over the next several years. Known for its premium meats and cheeses, 50-year-old Port of Subs offers customizable and made-to-order menu offerings. A hallmark of...
Craft 64, Pomo among Top 50 Pizzerias – but not Pizzeria Bianco
Craft 64 and Pomo are the best pizzerias in Arizona, according to 50 Top Pizza. But the big news out of the well-respected organization’s latest Top 50 Pizzerias in the U.S. is who didn’t make it. Phoenix’s iconic Pizzeria Bianco, which ranked fifth in the country last year...
A Good Man – debut single from The Arizona Wildflowers
The Arizona Wildflowers – photo © Elaine Thomas Campbell. We’ve written several times about The Arizona Wildflowers, the sisters trio from Casa Grande, AZ, who have been making quite a mark on the bluegrass scene in the southwest. They are big sister Ranelle Dietrich, and her two younger siblings, Brie and Aspen who make up the group, though there is a younger brother, Sawyer (9), and mom, Tiffany, who perform with the band as well.
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