After four years of limbo, and two near foreclosures during the quest to secure funding, the former Legacy Sports Arena & Hotel, now known as Fire N Ice Arena & Hotel, near I-17 and Sonoran Desert Drive, has new owners with a promising plan to finish the vision created by former owner and local resident…
Author: Karen Goveia
New Restaurants and Businesses Commit to North Gateway
A handful of new restaurants, retailers and other businesses have recently signed leases to join a new commercial development slated to begin construction soon as North Phoenix’s future urban village begins to take shape on 500 acres east of I-17, between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road. Joining Oreganos and Twisted Sugar cookie shop, announced…
Norterra Gets Lively: 2 Entertainment Centers Opening
First came the dining, now comes the entertainment. If virtual reality games and escape rooms are your jam, along with bowling, arcade-style games and yard games, the Happy Valley/Norterra area will soon have all of this. As part of its plan to bring a livelier scene to North Phoenix area residents, two new entertainment centers…
Sports Arena & Hotel Owner Faces Foreclosure Again
The future of the half-complete sports arena and hotel near Sonoran Desert Drive and I-17 is uncertain as the project once again is facing foreclosure. A Trustee’s Sale notice was recorded with Maricopa County on March 10, with a public auction scheduled to take place at noon on June 13 at the Superior Court building…
What’s ‘Sprouting’ in Tramonto Marketplace
Sprouts Farmer’s Market confirmed it is taking over the space formerly occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond located in Tramonto Marketplace near I-17 & Carefree Highway. The grocery chain has long been requested by residents in the far North Phoenix and greater Anthem area over the past decade. Bed Bath & Beyond announced its closing…
New Paths to Wellness: FXB Anthem Opens, Emphasizes Whole Life Balance
A new fitness training center opened on Anthem’s east side in January offering members a comprehensive approach to living a healthy lifestyle. FXB Anthem, part of the Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping franchise, combines cardio kickboxing, strength training, nutritional guidance, one-on-one coaching and special challenges to help train and fuel your body while keeping motivation top of…
Model Homes Open in 2 Communities North of Anthem
Model homes in two new developments just north of Anthem are now open for in-person and virtual touring. Both communities officially celebrated their grand openings in January. The Foothills at Arroyo Norte by William Ryan Homes is the final phase of the development with lot sizes available at a minimum of 16,800 square feet—roughly double…
Conscious Watering
Phoenix asks customers to make small changes for big water savings In the midst of a water alert due to supply limitations on the Colorado River, the City of Phoenix is asking residents to do their part to voluntarily reduce water use at home in ways that will minimally impact their lifestyles. Nearly 60 percent…
Chipmaker TSMC Goes All in on North Phoenix
Expansion plans announced for a second North Phoenix fab By Karen [email protected] By 2024, the first batch of cutting-edge silicon chip wafers designed to power the latest electronics, including Apple’s phones, computers and other devices, will be produced in North Phoenix. Just 20 months into construction on TSMC’s massive semiconductor plant on the west side…
Shop Local: The Best Gift You Can Give
By Karen Goveia More than 77 percent of consumers believe it’s more important than ever to support small businesses this holiday season, according to a report from American Express released in October. Consumers are shopping more thoughtfully and recognizing that local businesses create character within the community, adding to the diversity of products and services…