Western Spirit’s $12M Glow-Up Just Dropped
Scottsdale just got a little more iconic. On March 24, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West unveiled its $12 million expansion, introducing the Louis Sands IV Center and stepping confidently into its next era. The new addition clocks in at 12,000 square feet across two stories, bringing the museum’s total footprint to 55,000 square […]
Corn Dogs, Cash Hunts, and Chaos: The Fair Is Back
There’s something about the Maricopa County Fair that refuses to go out of style. Maybe it’s the deep-fried everything. Maybe it’s the mix of chaos and nostalgia. Or maybe it’s the fact that where else can you go from a sea lion show to a monster truck spectacle in the same afternoon? One of the […]
South Phoenix Is Growing Something You’ll Want to See
In the heart of South Phoenix, something powerful is growing. And it’s not just produce. Heart & Soil People’s Garden has transformed from a once-vacant lot into a thriving, women-led urban farm that is reshaping what community, food access, and local entrepreneurship can look like in Arizona. What started in 2022 as a donated patch […]
Teen Founders Get $100K Boost for Social Impact
The next generation of founders isn’t waiting. Across the country, teenagers are already building companies and tackling challenges ranging from mental health to civic accountability, often years before entering the workforce. What many lack is not ambition, but access. A new $100,000 grant aims to close that gap. Prequel, a life skills education company, has […]
Slow Down, Move Forward: Dr. Emilio Justo at TEDxASU
The world is moving faster than ever, but Phoenix surgeon and author Dr. Emilio Justo believes the most important decisions in life often happen in the moments when everything appears to stop. On April 12, 2026, Dr. Justo will take the stage at TEDxASU, the independently organized TEDx event themed “Innovation for the Future,” to […]
Second Chances Take Center Stage: Paws to Celebrate Returns
With thousands of homeless animals across the Valley in need of care and a second chance, Foothills Animal Rescue is turning to the community in a meaningful way. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the rescue will host Paws to Celebrate at the Clayton House in Scottsdale, an elevated evening where dining, entertainment and philanthropy come […]
Play Ball! The D-backs Are Back
As spring arrives in the Valley, one of the most anticipated traditions makes its return: baseball at Chase Field. For fans, Opening Day is more than just a game; it’s a full-on celebration, the unofficial kickoff to longer evenings, downtown energy, and quality time that feels a little more fun under stadium lights. The Arizona […]