Six Powerful New Stops Join the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail has officially expanded with six new historic sites now welcoming visitors across Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida. The additions deepen one of the country’s most meaningful cultural travel experiences, spotlighting places where everyday people helped push the nation closer to equality. Launched to connect pivotal locations tied to the Civil […]
Hobbs Sees Progress in DC Talks, but Colorado River Deal Stalls
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and leaders of the six other Western states that rely on the Colorado River met Friday, Jan. 30, for talks aimed at ending a stalemate over rights to its dwindling supply of water. The meeting ended without a deal, though Arizona’s governor indicated that progress was made thanks to newfound flexibility […]
8 Seconds in the Desert: Bull Riding’s Deep Arizona Roots
The dirt moves before the crowd stirs. A low tremor rolls beneath the chutes as a 1,500-pound bull slams its shoulder into steel, dust lifting in thin sheets under the desert lights. Cowboys lean quietly along the arena rails. Leather creaks. Rosin snaps. One rider bows his head in prayer. Another tests the flex in […]
Sip Happens: Arizona Cocktail Weekend Returns
Clear your calendar and hydrate accordingly. Arizona Cocktail Weekend is back for its 14th year, returning to downtown Phoenix from Feb. 27 through March 2 with four full days of cocktails, competition, and serious bar swagger. As the longest-running cocktail event in the Southwest, Arizona Cocktail Weekend knows exactly how to throw a party. The […]
Italian Soul, Glendale Style: Pizzicata in February
Pizzicata Glendale is kicking off February with a full calendar of live music, food-forward events, and seasonal celebrations that reflect the restaurant’s approach to Italian hospitality. Throughout the month, guests can enjoy a mix of relaxed weekly favorites alongside elevated, reservation-only experiences. Located at 19420 N. 59th Ave., Suite C112, Pizzicata Glendale pairs handcrafted Italian […]
#MissionMonday: Jessica Yanow
In Arizona, generosity is more than a value; it’s a way of life. From boardrooms to classrooms and ballfields to board service, people across the state give their time, talent, and resources to strengthen the communities they call home. This #MissionMonday column spotlights those difference-makers, highlighting philanthropic leaders and volunteers whose service is creating real, […]