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Free Ballet Series Drawing 9,000 Annually Returns to Valley Parks

Ballet Arizona annual “Ballet Under the Stars,” presented by the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, returns Sept. 24 through Oct. 3 with performances at six locations across the Valley. This free, family-friendly series brings ballet into outdoor community spaces, offering a welcoming way for new audiences to experience the art form. This year’s “Ballet Under the … [More]

13-Acre Festival Returns to the West Valley with Expanded Fall Lineup

Desert Fall Festival is returning to Surprise Sept. 25-Nov. 1, bringing a festive fall experience to the valley with interactive attractions, seasonal entertainment, food and beverages, and more. Created by Shanelle and Jordan Kunz, co-founders of popular holiday installation Desert Farm Lights, now known as Desert Lights Festival, the festival brings their expertise … [More]

Tony-Winning Musical Brings the Fight for Women’s Voting Rights to Phoenix

The Phoenix Theatre Company presents Suffs, the acclaimed musical by Shaina Taub, with performances running October 14 – November 29, 2026, in the Hormel Theatre. This Tony Award-winning musical tells the electrifying true story of the women who fought for their right to vote. From suffragist icons like Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt and Inez Milholland to the … [More]

Los Angeles Furniture Brand Expands into Arizona with Kierland Commons Debut

7th Avenue, the Los Angeles-based furniture brand known for its functionally designed modular sofas and contemporary aesthetics, announced the opening of a new 1,357-square-foot showroom at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona, at 7030 E Greenway Pkwy, Unit 170. The appointment-first showroom welcomes customers starting Friday, September 25, with walk-ins also … [More]

Credit Union Awards $260K to Expand Education and Workforce Opportunities

Desert Financial Credit Union has awarded $260,000 in grants to 21 Arizona nonprofits this year as part of its 2026 grant program. The funding marks the first year of a two-year grant cycle totaling $520,000 in support of organizations making an impact in communities across Arizona. Since 2013, Desert Financial has provided nearly $2.6 million in grant support to … [More]

National Pizzeria Brand Adds Tempe to Growing Arizona Presence

Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, the award-winning Italian restaurant and pizza franchise founded by Chef Anthony Russo, has officially opened its newest Arizona location at 521 S. College Avenue in Tempe, near the Arizona State University campus. The new Tempe restaurant is locally owned and operated by franchisees Kristina & Christian Alvarez, … [More]

Sprouts Anchors National Growth with New Headquarters and Flagship Store in Phoenix

Wespac Construction has completed the new Sprouts Farmers Market support office and flagship store at CityNorth in Phoenix, delivering a long-term home for one of Arizona’s most recognized public companies and adding a new public destination to the fast-growing North Phoenix district. The project totals approximately 186,000 SF at 20555 N. 55th St., near the Loop … [More]

Phoenix Legal Heavyweights to Unite, Creating 800-Person Firm

Fennemore, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Am Law 200 firms, and Gallagher & Kennedy, an Arizona-based business law firm with decades of experience serving businesses, organizations and individuals throughout Arizona and New Mexico, will merge effective Dec. 1, 2026. The combination will bring together two firms with deep roots in Phoenix and longstanding … [More]

Amkor Expands Arizona Investment to $12B, Nearly Tripling Cleanroom Capacity

Amkor Technology, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services, announced phase 2 of its Arizona Advanced packaging and test campus. Driven by strong customer commitments that have surpassed the 33,000 square meters of cleanroom capacity planned for phase 1, the phase 2 expansion is expected to add 60,000 square meters and bring the … [More]

CAP Readies $12M Legal War Chest as Colorado River Conflict Escalates

The Board of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District voted to authorize the district to act swiftly to protect its water users as the legal circumstances surrounding future Colorado River operations continue to develop. The authorization is a procedural step required under Arizona law and allows CAWCD, which operates the Central Arizona Project, to protect … [More]

How Arizona Utilities are Planning for a Future with Less Colorado River Water

With federal cuts reducing Arizona’s Colorado River allocation by 27 percent each year through 2028, many people are coming to us concerned and asking: “Will I still have water?” “Will my tap run dry?” “What should we do?” The short answer is that Arizona faces serious long-term water challenges, but these cuts do not mean customers should expect their taps to … [More]

How Digital Wallets Are Modernizing Business Payments

Digital wallets have changed how consumers pay for goods and services, and similar technology is now moving into business payments. For finance and accounts payable (AP) teams, the appeal is clear: digital wallets can make commercial card tools easier to issue and use while helping reduce manual work, improve controls and support faster, safer payments. In a … [More]

Why Manufacturing’s AI Future Depends on Frontline Adoption

As the shift towards smart manufacturing accelerates, more companies are implementing AI solutions to streamline core manufacturing processes, with AI-powered defect detection standing out as one of the most popular use cases in the industry. Nonetheless, achieving true efficiency of defect detection in smart manufacturing requires more than just installing AI-enabled … [More]

Data Centers in the Desert: W(h)ater You Worried About?

As data center development expands across the Phoenix region, questions about water use have moved quickly from engineering discussions to the center of public conversation. For an industry built on reliability and efficiency, the challenge is clear: How can digital infrastructure scale responsibly in one of the most water-conscious regions in the United States? Few … [More]

Artificial Intelligence Is Powerful – But It Cannot Replace a Lawyer’s Judgment

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the practice of law. From drafting contracts to analyzing discovery, AI tools can complete in minutes what once took hours. For businesses under pressure to move quickly and control costs, the appeal is obvious. But as powerful as these tools are, they cannot replace one essential component of legal representation: … [More]

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Passport to Latin American Cuisine at The Mission Gilbert

Nestled in Epicenter at Agritopia, Chef Matt Carter’s acclaimed Latin-inspired restaurant transforms the midday meal into an experience rooted in bold flavor, warm hospitality and connection. What many don’t realize is that The Mission’s celebrated dinner energy carries seamlessly into lunch service, where guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature sophistication … [More]

Heat-Blocking Technology for Arizona Vehicles and Buildings

As Arizona heads into another summer of triple-digit temperatures, protecting vehicles and homes and workplaces from extreme heat has become less about luxury and more about practicality. That’s according to Rogue Films, a Scottsdale-based company specializing in automotive protection and residential and commercial window tinting. Founder Matthew Stecker says many … [More]

2026 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

The Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo takes the Taycan formula and makes it more usable without stripping out what gives the car its appeal in the first place. It still has the immediate response and planted feel expected from a Porsche product, but the Cross Turismo body changes the assignment. More rear cargo room, added ride height, and standard all-wheel drive make … [More]