FOOD & DRINK
Mysterious stains on noodles, weeks-old meat and mice traps among Phoenix-area restaurant violations
Maricopa County health inspectors cited three restaurants and an independent living facility for 17 health violations during the week of April 5. The violations ranged from uncovered rodent traps in a walk-in cooler and dry storage unit to pork bellies hung to dry in ambient temperature with fans blowing on them. According...
Why are the gnats so bad right now? How to get rid of those annoying pests in Phoenix
Throughout metro Phoenix, people are enjoying time outside before summer's heat sends us back indoors. This spring, there's a little thing that's making our outdoor time less enjoyable. Gnats. These tiny flying insects are a nuisance, hovering around faces and swarming in large numbers. ...
MacAlpine's offers lunch with a side of Phoenix history
When I walked into MacAlpine's Diner and Soda Fountain last week for the first time, it felt as though I'd stepped into a time machine.Why it matters: MacAlpine's is a local institution that opened in 1929, and is trying to get back on its feet again several years after owner Monica Heizenrader closed the restaurant's doors during the pandemic.After months of raising money, MacAlpine's is open again on a part-time basis, serving lunch Fridays through Sundays.I've lived in Phoenix most of my life and I love my city's history, but somehow I'd never been to MacAlpine's.The big picture: From the...
Phoenix to convert neighborhood pools to splash pads, add regional pools
Big changes are coming to some parks in west and south Phoenix. The Parks Department says five neighborhood pools with aging infrastructure and little to no shade or amenities that are difficult to staff will be converted to splash pads. The parks are: Alkire, Grant, University, Marivue, and Holiday. In...
Scottsdale mom refunded $500 from Phoenix waterpark
She purchased tickets for Hurricane Harbor in north Phoenix to celebrate her daughter's 11th birthday. However, the park was closed due to weather and wouldn't refund the $500 purchase. That's when the Scottsdale mom called On Your Side.
Sky Harbor to get a new terminal as Phoenix Mayor announces new city investments
PHOENIX - Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced new investments are coming to Sky Harbor Airport in Tuesday's State of the City address. As Phoenix grows and with the number of passengers passing through Sky Harbor increasing, a new terminal is in the works. Gallego said infrastructure is the foundation of...
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