Billboards announcing the Arizona Cardinals’ new practice facility have appeared around north Phoenix, and if local social media is any indication, residents have feelings. Strong feelings. About a practice facility. For a team that just limped to a 3-14 record in what can only be described as a season of existential suffering. The Cardinals purchased a massive 217-acre parcel at … 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
Rising from the Ashes and Above the Clouds: the Phoenix Suns Might Be the Most Surprising Team in the NBA
When the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant and bought out Bradley Beal’s contract this summer, the basketball world collectively wrote them off. The “Big Three” experiment had crashed and burned with a dismal 36-46 record, and with only Devin Booker remaining from last year’s star-studded roster, most prognosticators predicted disaster. ESPN’s preseason projections had them finishing 13th in the Western … Read More
Housing Pragmatism Over Historic Purism: Phoenix’s Middle Housing Debate
Phoenix recently approved a controversial “middle housing” ordinance that will reshape how its historic neighborhoods develop. The decision, made under pressure from state law, allows duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes in areas previously zoned exclusively for single-family homes, including beloved historic districts like Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft, and Los Olivos. The resistance was fierce. Neighborhood advocates warned of bulldozed century-old homes, decimated historic … Read More
Despite Issues, the WM Open Remains a Juggernaut
The WM Phoenix Open has weathered its share of storms this year, but the tournament’s ability to pull off major entertainment coups proves it remains one of golf’s most formidable events. Yes, the Scottsdale spectacle has faced legitimate criticism. From concerns about overcrowding and unruly fan behavior to questions about whether the party atmosphere overshadows the actual golf, the WM … Read More
The Unceasing Pain of a Franchise: What a New Quarterback Says About Cardinals Fandom
There’s a special kind of pain reserved for Arizona Cardinals fans, a uniquely torturous experience that somehow manages to feel both fresh and numbingly familiar with each passing season. The latest chapter? Benching Kyler Murray, the franchise quarterback they gave a $230 million contract extension to just two years ago. It’s not just a personnel decision; it’s a billboard announcement … Read More
Fall Colors are at Their Peak in Late November Through Early December 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
Is Phoenix Becoming the Capital of AI? Further Expansion Demonstrates Its Importance in America’s Hottest Sector
It’s been a big few years for Arizona, and more specifically the tech sector. They have been able to land a number of massive new developments and headquarters, but a more recent news story has us wondering something which would have sounded absurd only 5 years ago…is Phoenix becoming a capital city for Artificial Intelligence? Phoenix’s transformation into a global … Read More
Aiming High and Dreaming Big: A Local Community College Student Positions Himself for Greatness
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come when we bet on ourselves. That’s exactly what Paradise Valley Community College physics student Julian Douglas did this summer, and our entire community should be celebrating his incredible achievement. Douglas didn’t just land any internship; he secured a coveted spot at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, one of the most prestigious research facilities in … Read More