A new travel book from Arizona Highways magazine is a great way to explore dining, lodging and hiking destinations for day trips, weekend adventures, scenic drives and more. Featuring stunning Arizona Highways photography, Arizona Guidebook, Part Two features nine regions: Phoenix, Tucson, the Mogollon Rim, the White Mountains, Globe and Safford, … [More]
New Fitness Studio Merges High-Energy Workouts, Art Museum Vibes and Epic 90s Nostalgia
What happens when you mix pulse-pounding workouts, Biggie on the speakers, museum-worthy street art, and a community that feels like family? You get The Underground Phoenix—a first-of-its-kind boutique fitness studio bringing unmatched energy, 90s nostalgia, and straight-up magic to the heart of Arcadia. Doors are officially open, and trust us—you’ll want in. “The … [More]
Tempe Chamber Names 2025 Business Woman of the Year at Leadership Conference
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently held the 2025 Women in Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, emceed by veteran Valley reporter, Jody Jackson. The event, which featured the 2025 Business Woman of the Year Award, brought together over 250 of the Valley’s stakeholder business professionals. The annual event encourages participants to exchange ideas, learn … [More]
New Ownership Set to Invest $30M into Motor Club
Private Motorsports Group LLC announced a significant milestone in the evolution of Apex Motor Club. RJT Capital, a longtime supporter and investor since Apex's inception, has completed a transaction to become the club's sole owner. This new chapter is backed by a major investment of approximately $30 million that will significantly accelerate the development of its world-class … [More]
Average Property Tax Amounts on Single-Family Homes Is Up, Not in Arizona
ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property data, and real estate analytics, released its 2024 property tax analysis for 85.7 million U.S. single-family homes, which shows that $357.5 billion in property taxes were levied on single-family homes in 2024, down 1.6 percent from 2023. Eight of the 10 states, including Arizona, with the lowest effective tax rates for … [More]
TSMC to Scale Up to a GIGAFAB Cluster in Arizona
TSMC, the Arizona semiconductor fabrication facility, provided new information regarding their investment in TSMC Arizona. “With the strong collaboration and support from our leading U.S. customers and the U.S. Federal, State and City governments, we recently announced our intention to invest an additional $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United … [More]
Bar Makes a Powerful Play in Downtown Phoenix
Downtown Phoenix just scored big. Tom’s Watch Bar, the ultimate premier sports viewing destination, is now officially open. It’s a next-level stadium experience built for die-hard fans, fight-night loyalists, Derby devotees, and anyone looking to party like they’re sitting courtside or ringside. With a stunning 360° viewing experience, 80 state-of-the-art screens, surround … [More]
Builder Completes Purchase of 218 Lots within Queen Creek Community for $21M
Land Advisors Organization’s Homebuilding Team recently completed the sale of 218 single family final platted lots within the Borgata at San Tan Heights to Taylor Morrison Homes for $21 million. The parcel, which is located at the SWC of Thompson Road and Hunt Highway in Queen Creek is just over 131 acres in size. The sale was facilitated by Ryan Semro, Ben Heglie, Bret … [More]
24% of Americans Are Scrapping Plans to Make a Major Purchase Like a Home or Car Due to Tariffs
Nearly one in four (24%) U.S. residents are canceling plans to make a major purchase, such as a home or a car, because of President Trump’s new tariff policies, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. An additional one in three (32%) are delaying plans to make a major purchase. That’s according to a Redfin-commissioned survey … [More]
Spirit Electronics Expands U.S. Semiconductor Capacity with Acquisition of SMART Microsystems
As part of its strategic commitment to strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, Phoenix-based Spirit Electronics has acquired SMART Microsystems, located at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) in Ohio. This expansion into Northeast Ohio marks a significant step in fostering academic and industry collaboration to accelerate innovation and workforce development in … [More]
