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4 Phoenix-area cities are among America’s fastest-growing suburbs
A new nationwide study of suburbs’ growth and affordability turned up four cities near Phoenix that straight-up boomed from 2019 to 2024.
By Clarissa Sosin

Meat Puppets thrilled fans at Crescent Ballroom
The local legends played a sold-out show as part of VIVA PHX.
By Jason LeValley

Can this Phoenix chef beat Bobby Flay?
Tune in this week as one local chef takes on the face of Food Network.
By Sara Crocker

‘I didn’t have a choice.’ Phoenix pizzeria forced to close after 52 years
The family-owned business must move out to make room for an expanded convenience store.
By Sara Crocker

TODAY’S TRENDING STORIES

Japanese steakhouse closes after 2 years in the West Valley
The restaurant offered dinner and a show with chefs cooking right at the table.
By Tirion Boan

Repentant Phoenix cop gets 18-month suspension after drunken rampage
“I’ve become a better person,” Timothy Clark told the AZPOST discipline board. He and other officers wound up potentially out of a job.
By Clarissa Sosin

Mark Kelly boasts biggest war chest among likely 2028 contenders
The Arizona senator has more cash on hand than potential Democratic rivals, if he runs for president. And he has Donald Trump to thank.
By Morgan Fischer

Despite online buzz, Scottsdale’s new caffeine-free cafe falls flat
The mall’s new hidden gem is more hidden than gem.
By Melissa Pickering








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