Yelp putting Filthy Animal at No. 1 is a bold call, but Tempe’s open-fire newcomer has the kind of menu that makes noise.

Verrado Marketplace is rolling out more restaurants, shops and entertainment in Buckeye, with several big names on the way.

I’m calling it: this Phoenix sandwich love is deserved. Pane Bianco’s porchetta got a national shoutout, and that tracks.

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 study in obese mice suggests just seven days of strength training may boost visceral fat burning and shrink fat cells before the scale changes.

Arizona’s new maternal mental health report card points to gaps in specialized care, screening, reporting and practical support for mothers.

I think this review is a useful reality check: calcium and vitamin D are common, but the evidence here looks underwhelming for preventing falls and fractures.

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

LeBron James’ new nickname for Bryce James says plenty: the Arizona guard is being pushed to turn promise into production.

Phoenix’s Brandon McNulty became the first American in 33 years to win the Elite Men’s Road Race World Title at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships.

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.