Snow, Foam and Dinos Take Over Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix Zoo has a summer plan, and subtle is not on the itinerary. Between ten tons of snow, $20 Tuesdays, foam parties, splash zones and a prehistoric takeover waiting in the wings, the Zoo is giving Valley families a rare Arizona combo: actual chill, actual animals and actual reasons to leave the house before the […]
AI and Projects Shape a New Kind of Arizona School Day

As Arizona families continue exploring alternatives to traditional classrooms, two virtual schools are building their entire school day around AI-supported academics and hands-on projects. Novatio, a private virtual school that is tuition free through Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program, and Unbound Academy, a tuition-free virtual public charter school serving K–8 students statewide, use AI tools […]
Why Hydration Belongs on Your Travel Checklist

As Arizona families prepare for summer vacations, road trips and long-awaited getaways, one travel issue is easy to overlook until the headache, fatigue or sluggishness sets in: dehydration. Between dry airplane cabins, long hours in the car, disrupted routines, increased caffeine and vacation cocktails, travelers can become dehydrated faster than they may realize, says Kristin […]
Small Plates, Big Mood: Dahlia Enters Its Next Chapter in Phoenix

Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine has always been less about rushing through dinner and more about what happens when people finally slow down. Inside the Coronado neighborhood restaurant, the night tends to unfold over shared plates, low lighting, music, tequila, wine and the kind of conversation that makes another round feel inevitable. Now, Dahlia is […]