Maricopa County inspectors found a range of problems in Valley kitchens in June, including food stored in trash bags.

September brought another round of restaurant goodbyes around the Valley, including one longtime spot that had been around for 30 years.

Filthy Animal, the luxe jungle-themed Tempe spot on Mill Avenue, was named Yelp’s best new restaurant in the U.S.

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 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.

Midtown Phoenix Curaleaf workers ratified their first union contract, and the three-year deal gives them something rare in this business: a little certainty.

A new nutrition study found associations between certain food preservatives and higher rates of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

A European study suggests a low-energy diet plus structured exercise may help reverse early-onset type 2 diabetes in about half of patients.

Collab Medspa is celebrating 10 years in Scottsdale with an October 22 event featuring food, drinks, activities, prize drawings and more.

Grand Canyon Athletics is rolling out a new monthly TV series that goes behind the scenes of GCU Sports and its faith-driven mission.

Arizona’s got the home crowd, the better urgency, and enough edge to make this a real fight. I like the Wildcats to steal it late.

Arizona State gets Hawaii at Mountain America Stadium on Oct. 10, and the numbers say this one leans Sun Devils.

Gilbert’s Harvest in the Heritage District returns Sept. 26 with art, pumpkins and a little seasonal theater.

Maricopa County is planning a second annual summit on teen mental health and violence prevention, with digital life and school phone use at the center.

Southern Arizona is leaning into fall with the Cochise County Fair, Sahuarita Oktoberfest, a miniature trash workshop and more.

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.