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When fully completed, Verrado Marketplace will house more than 55 retailers, restaurants and servic...
David Veenstra

Verrado Marketplace announces next wave of businesses opening this year

When fully completed, Verrado Marketplace will house more than 55 retailers, restaurants and service providers.
13 hours ago
Ruben Gallego wants AI guardrails amid national security concerns...
Serena O'Sullivan

Gallego warns foreign adversaries are using American AI against the US, calls for guardrails

"We just, for example, learned that the Houthis were using Claude AI to figure out how to calibrate their missiles to better attack U.S. ships," Democratic U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said.
22 hours ago
Fans take in a Cactus League baseball game at Camelback Ranch. (Visit Arizona photo)...
Alex Weiner

2026 Cactus League season creates record $806.9 million in total economic activity

Spring training baseball continues to be a huge boon to the Arizona economy, according to a new ASU study.
21 hours ago
Tempe Tavern's last day of business was Sept. 16, 2026. (Google Maps photo)...
Kevin Stone

Tempe Tavern shuts down after 15 years, blames ‘smear campaign’ by officials

The closure comes amid intense scrutiny by city and state agencies over links to several high-profile incidents, including a fatal collision last week.
2 days ago
Sky Harbor is running out of room to grow and the future West Terminal aims to change that...
Serena O'Sullivan

American Airlines will anchor Sky Harbor’s West Terminal. Here’s what travelers can expect

Sky Harbor’s West Terminal won’t open until 2033, but plans are taking shape. Aviation Director Chad Makovsky says the project will make room for Phoenix’s future.
3 days ago
Target is now on tap as an anchor at the next phase Laveen Park Place — a development underway of...
KTAR.com

Target replaces Harkins Theatres as anchor at Laveen retail project

Laveen Park Place has several other anchor tenants that are already open, such as Sprout’s Farmers Market, T.J. Maxx and Michaels.
4 days ago
Carvana PPA Tour pickleball at the Arizona Athletic Grounds...
Damon Allred

Professional pickleball tour partners with Arizona facility, makes capital investment

The AAG's pickleball facility will be renamed to "PPA Campus at Arizona Athletic Grounds" to reflect the tour's year-round operations takeover.
5 days ago
Lennar Corp. has secured 444 lots near the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s $265 billion de...
KTAR.com

Lennar snags 444 lots near TSMC’s $265B Phoenix project for $60M

AGWIP Asset Management, land banker for Miami-based Lennar Corp. plopped down $60.14 million in cash for the land spanning 132.24 acres near 117th Avenue and the Deer Valley Road alignment on Maricopa County land.
5 days ago
The Salted Knot pretzel shop in Mesa will be replaced by the Valley's second Sidewalk Coffee and Ba...
Kevin Stone

What’s next after The Salted Knot pretzel shop closes in downtown Mesa?

Sidewalk Coffee and Bagel Co., which has one location in Queen Creek, will be taking over the Main Street location.
7 days ago
Spectrum storefront (Photo via Spectrum)...
David Iversen

Spectrum takes over Cox in Phoenix, promises a free year of mobile

The transition marks the end of Cox in Phoenix as Charter Communications absorbs its customers, stores and service operations across 45 states.
8 days ago
Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing will be built in Mesa on about 200 acres east of Ellsworth Road be...
Kevin Stone

Mesa City Council approves agreement for historic mixed-use project near Gateway Airport

The plans for the 200-acre Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing project include hotels, a public lake and park, retail shops, restaurants, office space and multifamily housing.
10 days ago
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport currently has 15 locally based concession options. (Phoeni...
Kevin Stone

These 7 local restaurant brands are coming to Sky Harbor International Airport

The Phoenix travel hub is bolstering its claim as "America’s Tastiest Airport" with a wide range of new food and drink options at Terminal 4.
11 days ago
D.R. Horton bought the last lots at Estrella's Lucero village in Goodyear. (Harvard Investments ima...
Kevin Stone

Nation’s largest homebuilder buys last 232 lots at Estrella’s newest village

D.R. Horton plans to build homes ranging from 1,300 to 2,400 square feet at Lucero, one of four villages at the sprawling mixed-use development in Goodyear.
11 days ago
The Lakefront at Scottsdale development in McCormick Ranch will have upscale eateries, high-end ret...
KTAR.com

Developer to invest $70M on McCormick Ranch lakefront destination in Scottsdale

Diversified Partners is about to break ground on the mixed-use project, and the first phase could be done next fall.
14 days ago
Legacy Park...
KTAR.com

Developer pitches massive $3B Legacy Park project to Mesa officials

Vestar presented plans for a 197-acre mixed-use development, the largest in Mesa's history, during a recent City Council study session.
14 days ago
Gilbert broke ground on Vaughn Avenue Connector on Wednesday, which will create a new access point ...
Douglas Santo

Gilbert breaks ground on Vaughn Avenue Connector, a new access point to Heritage District

The project is a development of existing transportation infrastructure, which is being funded by voter-approved transportation bonds, a news release said.
13 days ago
Phoenix-area inflation is up 2.5% over last year, including a 0.5% increase over the last two month...
Douglas Santo

Phoenix-area inflation up 2.5% over last year, less than national rise

While the Phoenix area saw inflation rise by 2.5%, prices rose by 3.4% nationally over the last year.
13 days ago
Arizona’s minimum wage will increase in 2027. (Yusnizam via Getty Images)...
KTAR.com

Arizona’s minimum wage set to increase by 50 cents in January

With inflation for the year at 3.4%, Grand Canyon State workers will have to be paid at least $15.65 per hour at the beginning of 2027.
11 days ago
Amkor Technology Inc. is nearly doubling its investment in its Peoria advanced packaging and test ...
KTAR.com

Amkor nearly doubles investment in Peoria advanced packaging facility to $12B

The company prepares for the second phase of construction in the West Valley to meet growing production demand from customers.
14 days ago
San Tan Valley has a new Rack Room Shoes at the Skyline Ranch Marketplace. (Rack Room Shoes photo)...
Kevin Stone

Rack Room Shoes to hold grand opening ceremony at new San Tan Valley store

The footwear retailer is offering giveaways, deals and activities after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Skyline Ranch Marketplace location.
14 days ago
L'Oréal hair relaxer products named in Arizona's lawsuit, including Dark and Lovely, Optimum and M...
David Iversen

L’Oréal sued by Arizona over allegations it hid cancer risks of hair products

The complaint alleges straightening products like Dark and Lovely were marketed primarily to Black women without disclosing links to uterine and ovarian cancer.
14 days ago
AgTech applied treated sewage sludge on leased state land in Yuma County, seen in a University of A...
David Iversen

Arizona cancels state land leases for company spreading sewage sludge in Yuma County

Most of the treated sewage came from California utilities. Residents complained for years about flies, odors and damage to nearby date crops.
4 days ago
Six more tenants, ranging from dining to retail and beauty concepts, signed leases at GSQ, a 150-ac...
Kylie Werner

Goodyear’s GSQ town center announces 6 more tenants

Sephora, J. Crew Factory Outlet, Lovesac, Postino, Miel de Agave and V's Barber shop are the businesses set to join the development in Goodyear.
14 days ago
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego wants to maintain strong relationships with Canadian visitors and busine...
Kevin Stone

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego wants Canadian visitors, businesses to feel welcome in her city

Gallego said Phoenix has been working to bolster relationships with the nation's neighbors to the north as President Donald Trump stokes a trade war.
15 days ago