Gilbert’s Power Pivot: A Major Leadership Change Takes Hold
Gilbert is heading into 2026 with a major leadership shift, and if you follow East Valley power moves, this one’s worth paying attention to. The Town Council has appointed Assistant Town Manager Dawn Prince as Interim Town Manager starting January 3, a move that follows the upcoming departure of longtime Town Manager Patrick Banger. Prince […]
Pool Safety Gets a Powerful Boost
Child Crisis Arizona is quietly transforming everyday life for families across the Valley, beginning in the most personal place of all: the backyard. Through its Fall Pool Fence Program, seven local households — including families preparing to welcome foster children and others caring for a child with autism — recently received newly installed pool fences […]
The Patio Party Your Calendar Has Been Begging For
Adobe Bar & Grille is giving Valley weekends a new signature ritual as Sunday Smokeout returns to the patio, rolling out smoky Traeger-grilled BBQ, Bulleit bourbon cocktails, and live country and southern sounds, all set against the classic Arizona Biltmore Golf Club views. Running weekly through May 2026, the series turns Sunday afternoons into a […]
From Loss to Leadership: A New Take on Senior Living
Not all assisted living homes begin with spreadsheets and strategic plans. Some begin with heartbreak. For Wanda Forden, the loss of her mother to dementia and the ongoing care of her uncle led her to imagine a different kind of place—one she wished had existed for her own family. In Arizona, where more than 650 […]
Pizzicata Serves Glendale a Bold New Slice of Italy
Pizzicata is preparing to unveil its most ambitious chapter yet as it opens at Glendale’s Citadel on December 8, introducing a high-level Italian dining experience shaped by the personal journey of spouses Federico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri. What began as a leap of faith when the couple emigrated from Umbria, Italy in 2018 has evolved […]
In Cannabis Comms, Kim Prince Isn’t Competing — She’s Leading
In an industry where the rules change faster than a trending strain, Carefree’s own Kim Prince has managed to do the impossible: stay consistently ahead of the curve. Recently, “Cannabis & Tech Today” named her one of its 2025 Public Relations Powerhouses — a fitting title for someone who’s been shaping cannabis conversations long before […]