Newly renovated Creekside Cabins, Tavern and Tours is now taking reservations for family getaways and corporate retreats. Nestled below the majestic Mogollon Rim and just a short walk from the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, the cabins offer a rustic coziness set amid the beauty of the Ponderosa pines. “We like to think of ourselves as the best kept secret in … [More]
Prepare for This Year’s Fall Arizona Restaurant Week
It’s the most edible time of the year! The Arizona Restaurant Association, the organization which advocates for and supports the hospitality industry throughout the state, announces the return of its popular bi-annual event, Arizona Restaurant Week (ARW) — taking place Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 17. During 2023 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week diners can indulge in 10 … [More]
Valley Metro Seeks Artist for Northwest Phase II Opening Celebration
Valley Metro is seeking artists to create artwork for a poster to celebrate the opening of the Northwest Extension Phase II light rail project in Phoenix. This artwork should commemorate the opening of the new extension and Valley Metro’s first elevated rail station while also embodying themes of regeneration, renewal and growth. Artists looking to apply must be at least 18 … [More]
City of Phoenix Installs XWing Converted Shipping Container Shelter at Washington Relief Shelter
The City of Phoenix, along with St. Vincent de Paul and Steel + Spark, installed an XWing modular shelter unit at the Washington Relief Shelter. The converted shipping containers provide a unique solution to offering more independent residents shelter in a more private setting. “We are continuously working to develop innovative solutions to end homelessness and create paths … [More]
First-Time Buyers Need to Earn 13% More Than a Year Ago to Afford the Typical U.S. Starter Home, Not in Phoenix
A first-time homebuyer must earn roughly $64,500 per year to afford the typical U.S. “starter” home, up 13% ($7,200) from a year ago, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s due to the one-two punch of higher mortgage rates and higher home prices. The typical starter home sold for a record $243,000 in … [More]
Tempe Chamber Makes Impact with Diversity in Leadership Conference
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently held their Diversity in Leadership Conference at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, emceed by Nicole Crites, Arizona’s Family Anchor. Over 200 of the Valley’s stakeholder business professionals were in attendance to exchange ideas, learn best practices and collaborate on creating initiatives that foster diversity and enhance leadership … [More]
