Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with a new location opening. The store, located at 14880 W McDowell Rd officially celebrated its grand opening in Goodyear on Sunday, September 27th. With this opening, Black Rock’s Arizona … [More]
260-Unit Deer Valley Apartment Community Changes Hands for $58.7M
Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap dedicated to serving the company’s institutional clients, announced the sale of Ascend at Black Canyon, a 260-unit multifamily property in Phoenix, Arizona. The asset traded for $58.7 million, or $225,769 per unit. “North Phoenix is positioned to generate tens of thousands of high-earning jobs supporting … [More]
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 Stars” will … [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 in … [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 young … [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 welcome during … [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 Arizona … [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, who are … [More]
Valley Partnership Targets Skilled Trades Shortage with High School-to-Career Pipeline
As the nation recognized National Tradesmen Day on September 18, attention turned to the urgent need to prepare the next generation of skilled trades professionals. An estimated 2.1 million skilled trades positions nationwide could go unfilled by 2030, according to the U.S. Department of Education, a workforce challenge that cannot be solved through recruitment alone. It … [More]
New Workforce Center in Phoenix to Anchor Statewide Push for 100,000 Jobs
The Black Chamber of Arizona and HeroZona Foundation will anchor the new Arizona Legacy Center, a workforce and economic-opportunity hub opening at 1 S. 24th St. in Phoenix. The organizations will work with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's community outreach initiatives and other public- and private-sector partners to expand business growth, workforce opportunity, … [More]
