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New West Valley wine bar is the perfect place to sip away an afternoon

By Tirion Boan

Aug 11, 2025

The welcoming tasting room and restaurant offers unique bites to pair with 20 different wines on tap. Here's what to expect.

Desert Diamond Arena completes extensive $42M renovation

By Amy Young

Aug 6, 2025

The public will first see the changes at the Chris Stapleton concert on August 8.

New food for Arizona Cardinals games gets fresh, fun upgrades

By Sara Crocker

Aug 5, 2025

State Farm Stadium unveiled a roster of lavish, ludicrous and occasionally healthy options for the upcoming football season.

Last Phoenix Sizzler location closes after decades in the Valley

By Sara Crocker

Jul 29, 2025

At its peak, the iconic chain served affordable steaks at 270 restaurants. Now, the Valley's last location has shuttered.

Someone kept calling the cops on protesters at Abe Hamdeh’s office

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 29, 2025

A staffer at Rep. Abe Hamadeh’s office even had one protester’s car towed while claiming to have “no idea” who did it.

This West Valley craft beer destination has closed

By Tirion Boan

Jul 23, 2025

After nearly seven years and two homes, the local brewery has poured its last pints.

This metro Phoenix gaming store is closing after 27 years

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 17, 2025

“It’s just time to move on."

Arizona Jazz Festival announces its fall 2025 lineup

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 11, 2025

Al Green, Babyface and Eric Darius are set to perform at the three-day event from Nov. 7 to 9 in Glendale.

Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 10, 2025

The three-day horror fandom event will bring Robert Englund and other slasher film icons to Glendale this weekend.

Desert Diamond Arena 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 24, 2025

Benson Boone, Laufey and other artists will play the Glendale arena this year. Check out the complete 2025 lineup.

All the restaurants and food options coming to Goodyear’s GSQ

By TJ L'Heureux

May 27, 2025

Restaurants and grocers are flooding into Goodyear's new downtown hub. Here's which spots are open and what's coming soon.

Futuristic Avondale farm is 'a collaboration between people and robots'

By Sara Crocker

May 19, 2025

The West Valley is home to acres of farmland. But at Opollo Farm, greens grown in a high-tech warehouse never see the sun.

Phoenix venue named top spot to survive a zombie apocalypse

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 19, 2025

When the zombie apocalypse hits, where are you going for safety?

Popular Nashville hot chicken restaurant opens in Goodyear

By Tirion Boan

May 16, 2025

On a scale of "no spice" to "reaper," where do you think you'd land?

Trader Joe's is coming to a new Valley city. What to know

By Tirion Boan

May 8, 2025

America's favorite grocery store is bringing its frozen foods, fresh flowers and affordable wine to more Valley shoppers.

Bojangles to open 2 Valley restaurants. Here's when and where

By Sara Crocker

Apr 22, 2025

The fried chicken and biscuit joint has secured two Valley spots, with plans to open its first Arizona restaurant this year.

Revered West Valley pizzeria to close this summer

By Sara Crocker

Jan 22, 2025

The Valley restaurant was a pioneer for artisanal pizza. Here's how to visit for one more Neapolitan or Roman slice.

The smell of victory: Stinky composter settles suit, will leave Laveen

By TJ L'Heureux

Jan 9, 2025

Neighbors have been complaining about the foul smell coming from Growers Market for months.

Postino opens first West Valley wine bar

By Tirion Boan

Jan 6, 2025

The Phoenix-born wine bar has locations around the country. Finally, the West Valley has a Postino of its own.

Maricopa County sues to shut down Laveen composter over foul stench

By TJ L'Heureux

Dec 19, 2024

Earlier this month, Growers Market told New Times it was shutting down. A lawsuit from the county says that wasn't true.

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