By Alexander Lomax National issues are coming home to roost in our state: immigration enforcement is coming to Phoenix in force. According to recent reports, federal officials are planning to transform the metro area into what one former Department of Homeland Security official called “a hub of removal” in the Southwest. The planned expansion includes warehouse detention facilities in Glendale … Read More
Arizona’s Culinary Time Capsules: Where History Still Serves
We came across this graphic recently; a nicely rendered list of Arizona’s 20 oldest restaurants, and it sparked something beyond mere nostalgia. Here was proof that Arizona’s uniqueness isn’t just carved into red rock canyons or painted across Sonoran sunsets: it’s ladled into bowls, grilled on ancient flattops, and served with stories that predate statehood itself. The Palace Restaurant & … Read More
A Life Cut Short Too Soon: What the Passing of Mark Brnovich Teaches Us About Our Divided Society
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich died of a heart attack last week at the age of 59. A husband. A father to two daughters. The son of Serbian immigrants who arrived in America with little but ambition and hope. His story was quintessentially American; the kind we once celebrated regardless of political affiliation. From gaming regulator to Assistant Attorney … Read More
In Defense of Michael Bidwill: Context Matters for Cardinals’ Ticket Pricing
Yesterday you may remember that when we spoke about the Jonathan Gannon firing, we took a critical position regarding ownership being the one tying bind in the team’s failures. But there are good reasons to dole out blame and unfair ones. Michael Bidwill is facing criticism over ticket prices and stadium changes at State Farm Stadium, but the backlash deserves … Read More
Water Issues are Back to the Forefront in Arizona: How Concerned Should You Be?
The collapse of Colorado River negotiations on November 11 wasn’t just a bureaucratic failure; it’s a warning sign that Arizona’s water future remains deeply uncertain. When Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislative leaders jointly urged federal intervention, calling Colorado River reliability “a matter of national security,” they weren’t being hyperbolic. The question isn’t whether Arizona faces water challenges, but how severe those … Read More
Guest Editorial: Update: State of the Governor’s Race
By David Schweikert As we head into the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment and give you an update on the state of play in the Republican primary for Governor. But before I do, I want to address the troubling decision by Karrin Taylor Robson to put out a made-up poll, from a made-up polling firm, that preposterously … Read More
Paradise Valley’s Assisted Living Debate: Balancing Character with Compassion
Rarely is there contention in paradise, but Paradise Valley finds itself wrestling with a question that reveals the heart of what kind of community it wants to be. The planning commission recently voted 4-3 to recommend reducing occupancy in assisted living facilities from 10 to six residents; a proposal that has divided the town in ways that go beyond simple … Read More
Local Valley Bands Compete Head-To-Head for Four Exclusive Slots to Perform at Arizona Bike Week in April
The Public is Invited to Watch and Judge the Final Competition from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale Arizona Bike Week, the premier motorcycle rally in the Southwest, is gearing up for an electrifying music showdown as ten local bands compete for four prized performance slots at the HandleBar Saloon during the upcoming rally … Read More
Fall Colors are at Their Peak Now at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
In addition to the stunning fall leaves, the Arboretum is hosting a number of enjoyable events from late November through December, including Nature Play for Kids, Yoga in the Garden and visits from Jolly St. Nick Here’s some great news for fans of fall foliage: you don’t have to travel to New England in order to see autumn trees at … Read More
Arizona’s Silicon Renaissance: Why Nvidia’s Manufacturing Announcement Changes Everything
Arizona being a hotbed for the tech industry has been a common theme; shoot, we just wrote about it last week. But a recent development shows that we may have been understating how critical our state is becoming with an entire global industry. When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at the company’s first-ever Washington D.C. conference this week, … Read More