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9 new restaurants and food options are coming to Goodyear’s GSQ

By TJ L'Heureux

Sep 4, 2025

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

Woman says Buckeye cemetery buried another body in her grave site

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 25, 2025

Nancy Marshall says the city cemetery buried someone else’s corpse in the plot she owns between her late husband and mother.

This metro Phoenix gaming store is closing this week after 27 years

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 24, 2025

Beloved shop Imperial Outpost in Glendale will shut its doors at the end of the week.

This Glendale brunch destination serves a true taste of Mexico

By Melissa Pickering

Aug 20, 2025

With regional recipes and dishes the owners grew up eating, this West Valley spot celebrates Mexican culture and flavors.

Friends of detained Peoria restaurateur plan last-ditch plea to Trump

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 15, 2025

Even local GOP chair Lisa Everett wants to stop Kawaii Sushi owner Kelly Yu’s deportation: “We need to bring her home."

2 Phoenix suburbs among fastest-growing retirement hubs in U.S.

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 12, 2025

Looking to retire in Arizona? As Jeremiah Johnson once said, “Go West Valley, old man.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Developers break ground on West Valley version of The Churchill

New food unveiled for Arizona Cardinals games

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Developers break ground on West Valley version of The Churchill

New food unveiled for Arizona Cardinals games

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