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A rendering of Oasis for the Senses, a healing play landscape created through an international collaboration between Phoenix-based The Green Room Landscape Architecture and Dutch nonprofit Office for the New Earth. Rendering provided.
An International Design Dream Is Taking Root in South Tucson
BOA Steakhouse is set to open at the Scottsdale Waterfront in spring 2026, bringing its signature modern steakhouse energy, luxe design, and celebrity-favorite dining experience to Old Town. Photo courtesy of Innovative Dining Group.
Scottsdale’s Steak Game Is Getting a BOA-Level Upgrade
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Chandler Fashion Center is redeveloping its dining and entertainment district ahead of its 25th anniversary. Rendering provided.
At 25, Chandler Fashion Center Gets a Dining Glow-Up
The Amelia lands as a thoughtfully planned addition to North Phoenix’s growing residential mix. Photo provided.
The Amelia Takes Flight in North Phoenix
The Streets of New York menu stays true to form with handcrafted New York-style pizza along with classic pastas, sandwiches, and comfort-forward Italian staples built on decades-old family recipes. Photo provided.
A Fountain Hills Favorite Returns to the Table
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The luxury multifamily community will feature walkable access to retail, dining, and Sunrise Mountain Preserve. Rendering provided.
Hines Locks In Luxury Multifamily at Peoria’s Trailhead
As subdivisions pushed outward, Shasta crews followed, turning empty dirt into places people would gather, cool off, and stay awhile. Photo courtesy of Shasta Pools.
From Shovels to Cannonballs: Shasta Turns 60
Rapid Drone is an aerial intelligence and drone services provider delivering mission-ready solutions for first responders, AEC professionals, agricultural operations, and critical-infrastructure teams. Graphic provided.
Rapid Drone Lands in Phoenix
More than a building. A shared commitment to scale, service, and team culture as construction begins on the new headquarters, expected to open in 2026. Photo provided.
Big Moves Only for This Phoenix Powerhouse
Designed to support caregivers without surveillance, Helpany's Paul device reads subtle shifts in mobility and routine through radar-based sensing. Photo provided.
Mesa Senior Living Community Reports Major Safety Gains With AI
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The Arizona Business Database is a statewide, community-driven research tool that reveals where Arizona businesses are thriving—and where strategic public and private investment can make the biggest difference. Photo courtesy of the State of Black Arizona.
A New Tool Puts Arizona Business Data on the Map — Literally
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Cueboard is a planning app designed for creators who think in structure, not spreadsheets. Photo courtesy of Cueboard.
The AZ-Made Planning App Creators Didn’t Know They Needed
Scottsdale resident Stephanie Blackbird and her family received a surprise permanent holiday lighting installation. Photo provided.
A Holiday Gift Meant to Outlast December
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Scottsdale-based surgeon and TEDx speaker Dr. Emilio Justo challenges instant-gratification culture with his new book, "The Power of Pause." Photo provided.
Why Arizona Could Use a Little Warren Buffett Energy Right Now
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In Phoenix, the 15-minute city is not a single plan or mandate. It is a collection of incremental changes that are quietly reshaping how the city grows and how residents choose where to live. Photo by Chris Tingom/Unsplash.
The 15-Minute City Is Taking Root in Metro Phoenix
ImpetusDX launches its IDX Oral Health Microbial Testing panel, a DNA-based saliva test designed to integrate seamlessly into routine periodontal visits. Graphic provided.
ImpetusDX Advances Periodontal Diagnostics With DNA Oral Testing
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New Visions Assisted Living has opened in Scottsdale with a ten-resident model that blends hospitality, wellness, and personalized care. Photo courtesy of New Visions Assisted Living.
New Visions Redefines Personalized Care in Scottsdale
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From predictive analytics to virtual surgical rehearsals, artificial intelligence is beginning to help surgeons deliver more consistent, natural, and individualized results. Photo courtesy of Defyne MD.
How AI and Robotics Are Rewriting the Future of Plastic Surgery
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Rhinestone is a bold new line of alcohol-free brews debuting in January 2026. Photo courtesy of Rhinestone.
Rhinestone Brings Desert Swagger to Dry January
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Whitney Yates-Woods, dealer principal of Goodyear’s Yates Buick GMC, cuts through the sticker shock with clear-eyed insight into what’s really driving today’s car prices. Photo courtesy of Yates Buick GMC.
The New Math of Car Buying
Estelle arrives as a fresh, sunlit escape in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Photo courtesy of Estelle.
Estelle Brings a Sun-Kissed Shake-Up to Old Town
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A Waymo vehicle showcasing the company’s autonomous technology. Photo courtesy of Waymo.
Waymo’s Latest Moves Put Phoenix in the Fast Lane
Where skill meets service: Frank Leutz on the job in Cave Creek. Photo courtesy of Desert Car Care of Cave Creek.
Service, Skill, and a Little Cave Creek Soul
Designed to support caregivers without surveillance, Helpany's Paul device reads subtle shifts in mobility and routine through radar-based sensing. Photo provided.
The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Senior Care
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Gilbert is home to the West Coast’s only Anthropologie Home Outlet. Photo courtesy of Anthropologie.
Inside Gilbert’s Most Stylish Surprise
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