From Phoenix Roots to Apostleship: Elder Clark G. Gilbert’s Arizona Connection

When President Dallin H. Oaks called Elder Clark G. Gilbert to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles this week, it marked a historic moment for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…and a point of pride for Arizona. Elder Gilbert, 55, becomes the church’s 105th apostle and the youngest man called to that position in over two decades. But … Read More

AI Blowout: What Shocking Quarterly Earnings Reports May Mean for the Tech Industry in Arizona

Wall Street delivered a harsh verdict last week when Amazon announced its fourth-quarter earnings. Despite beating revenue expectations with $213.4 billion, the stock tumbled nearly 8% after CEO Andy Jassy unveiled a staggering $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026, far exceeding the $146.6 billion analysts had anticipated. The message from investors was clear: the era of unlimited AI spending … 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