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Phoenix's First Fridays Loses Street Party, Bets On Private-Lot Vendor Pilot

For three decades, First Fridays turned Roosevelt Row into downtown Phoenix's biggest monthly block party, drawing crowds that once topped 20,000 people for a free night of art, food trucks and vendor booths. This fall, that street-party version of the event is gone, replaced by a scaled-back private-property pilot program that drew just one business application for its debut month.

Phoenix New Times

Maricopa County’s blue wave washes away election deniers and conspiracy kooks

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. A Maricopa County elections employee diligently placed a stack of ballots in...

Maricopa County, AZ · 4d

northcentralnews.net

North Mountain Park closes Dec. 1 for major overhaul

At 2,104 feet, North Mountain is an easily recognizable landmark in the north Valley skyline. In addition to the popular Trail 44, the mountain offers a wide array of options for hikers of all abilities and boasts amazing summit climbs. But the park itself, which was built in the 1950s as a Maricopa County Park and joined the Phoenix Parks system in the 1970s, has seen better days.

Phoenix, AZ · 3d

KTAR News

5,300-acre West Valley development scales back to focus on homes

A 5,300-acre master-planned community in Peoria originally entitled decades ago for 8,000 homes, three golf courses, a resort and up to 2 million square feet of commercial space is scaling back on those original ambitious plans that had been laid out by the previous developer. The Saddleback development is entitled...

Peoria, AZ · 4d

KTAR News

Canal Convergence returns to Scottsdale Waterfront for 10 illuminated nights

Canal Convergence returns to the Scottsdale Waterfront on Friday, kicking off 10 nights of art, workshops, live performances and other activities. The mostly free Scottsdale Arts event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday through Nov. 15. Nightly art tours...

Scottsdale, AZ · 4d

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VA hiring over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims - See where and how to apply

The VA plans to hire over 2,000 claims processors across dozens of nationwide locations to handle rising benefit claim volumes. The hiring drive builds on a record fiscal year 2026, during which more than 13,000 VA employees processed 3.1 million claims with a three-year-high 93.88% accuracy rate and an appeal rate of just 3.2%.

Phoenix New Times

Bernadette Greene-Placentia vows to run again after losing a tight race

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Fewer than three days after polls closed on election night, the Associated...

azbigmedia.com

Power shortages threaten Metro Phoenix construction momentum

Access to electrical power has become the deciding factor in whether Phoenix construction projects move forward on schedule, even as demand remains healthy across industrial, office and retail, according to LGE Design Build’s newly released Q3 2026 Construction Delivery Outlook Report. “Demand in Phoenix is still strong across major...

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Recent rains were 'a drop in the bucket' for Colorado River reservoir water

Heavy rains pounded Arizona and the Four Corners region in recent weeks, and the effects were nearly impossible to miss. Storms drenched places like Flagstaff, Winslow and Durango, Colorado, surging through rivers, across streets and into homes. Steady rain made for a soggy Halloween in the Phoenix area. Floods made...

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Lovely Garden Roots

More Than 40 Tempe Homes Have Gone Without Irrigation Water Since a Contractor Damaged a Pipe in March, and Some Now Pay $900 City Water Bills

More than 40 Tempe Tally Ho Farms homes lack irrigation water since a March pipe break, and some pay $900 city water bills as trees die.

Tempe, AZ · 5d

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Arizona Democrats secure trifecta, announce House leadership

(The Center Square) – For the first time in 60 years, Arizona Democrats will hold the majority in both chambers of the Legislature and the governor’s mansion. As of Friday afternoon, the party had secured 17 of the 30 seats in the Senate and 31 in the 60-seat House, ensuring Democrats control both chambers for the next two years, at least.

Arizona · 4d

hoodline.com

Paradise Valley Lands Among America's 5 Richest Suburbs, Report Finds

Paradise Valley, the 12,000-person town wedged between Phoenix and Scottsdale, has officially landed among the five wealthiest suburbs in the entire country. The ranking puts a number on something locals and real estate agents have long sensed: this stretch of desert near Camelback Mountain, with its world-class resorts, low speed limits and speed cameras, has become one of the priciest zip codes in America.

Paradise Valley, AZ · 4d

East Valley Tribune

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Scottsdale Water report puzzles, angers some

With a to-be-determined cut in the Colorado River supply looming, rather than clarifying Scottsdale’s situation, a presentation may have muddied the water. Some are baffled by potentially conflicting information in the update – as well as what was omitted. During an Oct. 20 Scottsdale City Council report –...

Scottsdale, AZ · 2d

ABC15 Arizona

Free Glendale pickleball event raises money for child wellness programs

Stand Up Us is hosting a free, all-ages Family Fun Day on Nov. 7, where pickleball, obstacle courses, and community fun come together for a cause supporting a child wellness curriculum.

Glendale, AZ · 4d

KTAR News

Freeway closures set across all 3 Valley loops this weekend

Road construction is scheduled on freeways across metro Phoenix this weekend. Crews have work to do on Interstate 10, State Route 51, US 60 and all three Valley loops over the next few days, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory. All of the following traffic...

East Valley Tribune

Mesa bond measures pass as Goforth wins 2nd term

The City of Mesa’s two bonds came out strong with voters right out of the gate election night. By the latest unofficial results Thursday, both the $150 million public safety and the $135 million transportation measures had each garnered a 65% approval at the ballot box. Voters also overwhelmingly...

Mesa, AZ · 4d

azbigmedia.com

20 Arizona places offering Veterans Day deals

Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. It’s also a day when businesses across the country show their appreciation in a tangible way, offering free meals, discounted services, special retail offers and other perks to veterans and active-duty military members. Here’s a look at some of the discounts and freebies being offered this year.

KTAR News

Phoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyond

If you’re looking for things to do in the Valley, you’re in the right place. Our metro Phoenix events calendar keeps you up to date on the wide variety of festivals and other activities across the region. Long-term metro Phoenix events. First Friday of each month: First Friday...

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