I think the Arizona State Fair food is the part that actually earns the hype: it’s tradition, it’s novelty, and it gives people a reason to wander the midway hungry.

I like this one. A new all-you-can-eat spot taking over a familiar West Phoenix address feels like the kind of change that can actually work.

Stage 12 West has opened in downtown Mesa, pairing a restaurant menu with live entertainment and a Friday peek at Jolie’s Secret Speakeasy.

Roosevelt is opening in the former FilmBar space with a listening-bar angle, house music, vinyl nights, cocktails and food.

Roosevelt opens Sunday in the former FilmBar space, and I’m into the idea: a downtown room that treats sound like the main event.

Scarizona is back with six weekends of scares, three included haunted attractions and new ticket options in Mesa.

I think GateWay Community College expanding its cannabis certificates is a smart, timely move for Valley job seekers.

I think Arizona’s odor bill is more about policing neighbors than solving a real problem.

Recreational marijuana is legal in Arizona, but state law still limits when, where and how cannabis can be used.

I think this is a useful reminder: stopping a GLP-1 can’t just be a medication decision. The body often pushes back, and support matters.

A closer look at four plant-based foods that bring protein and fiber together for everyday gut health.

I think this is overdue and important: more teen mental health support across Southern Arizona makes it easier for young people to ask for help.

The Cardinals trading Marvin Harrison Jr. during a 45-21 loss feels like a loud admission that this season is going sideways fast.

Arizona finally snapped its 18-year wait for a win on ASU’s home turf, and that’s a real marker in the Territorial Cup rivalry.

The Diamondbacks have offseason choices ahead, but Zac Gallen already looks like the clearest bet to move on.

Storms are expected to keep moving through metro Phoenix, with a wind advisory in place and delays piling up at Sky Harbor.

I think this is one of those weather setups that deserves attention, not panic: rain is coming, and Arizona should act like it.

I’m not shocked Arizona made the list. Kids want houses, not long drives, and the data points straight at Power Ranch.

From soul in Phoenix to rock in the West Valley, here are six live music picks hitting the Valley Aug. 26–28.

From live music to family outings, here’s a quick look at what’s happening around metro Phoenix this weekend and beyond.

Arizona’s top young baseball talent put on a show at the 2026 Future Games, with MVPs and standout performances turning heads.