By Karen Goveia From the outside looking in, The Bearded Barber is as it appears—a fully functional old-fashioned barber shop and shoe shine stand. It’s what lies behind the bookcase with the symbol of a blindfolded tiger along the brick wall that’s the real surprise. The bookcase disguises a secret door which grants special access…
Author: Karen Goveia
Plans for Master-Planned Community
Near Sonoran Preserve Resubmitted
By Karen Goveia Three years after a proposed single-family master-planned community near the Sonoran Preserve along Sonoran Desert Drive was first introduced to the community, the project’s plans— which require approval from the City of Phoenix―are back on the table. Taylor Morrison is proposing to develop 1,420 homes on the only privately owned 473-acre…
2 Spots for Snow Fun!
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers If snow play is in your plans this season, here are a couple of cool places to hit if you’re looking to get your fill of that fluffy stuff. Flagstaff Snow Park Open Friday–Monday through Feb. 21, then Saturdays & Sundays for the remaining two weekends of the season…
Explosive Multifamily Growth Headed For North Phoenix
By Karen Goveia As 3,500 acres of vacant desert is in the beginning stages of transformation into a master-planned employment hub along the west side of I-17 between Loop 303 and Carefree Highway, multifamily housing developers have responded in a big way to the need for more housing options in the North Phoenix Valley. More…
From Empty Desert to Bustling Employment Hub: A Look at TSMC’s Chip Fab Progress
By Karen Goveia Promising to offer the most advanced silicon chip wafer technology manufactured in the United States by its projected opening in 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) broke ground on its $12-billion fabrication plant in April on the west side of I-17 between Carefree Highway and Loop 303. A little more than six…
Anthem Outlets Tree Lighting Tonight
Tree Lighting Saturday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Santa and his elves light up the gigantic, decked-out tree. Note: This year’s stage performance has been canceled due to the lingering impacts of COVID . Outlets at Anthem 4250 W. Anthem Way, Anthem 623-465-9500 www.outletsanthem.com/events Free
Veterans Day 10th Anniversary Ceremony
By Caitlin Coulter This year’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony duals as the 10th anniversary of the local memorial. Speakers from the original dedication in 2011 return to rededicate the pillars to the community and to their respective service branches. Other speakers include retired Adm. Tom Fargo from the U.S. Navy Pacific Command, retired Lt. Colonel…
Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade Returns
By Caitlin Coulter The 17th annual Daisy Mountain Veterans parade returns Saturday, Nov. 6, after the event was canceled in 2020. Regarding the parade’s return, local volunteer Adriane Luczywko said, “We have a lot of new members on the board this year and we are all very excited.” This year, the organization welcomed veterans who…
GAME ON! 11th Hour Save for Legacy Sports Arena
By Karen Goveia As the clock was ticking on the impending foreclosure of Legacy Sports Arena and the adjacent hotel on Oct. 13, the arena’s owner was working at a frenetic pace to salvage the half-completed project he began more than three years ago east of I-17 along Sonoran Desert Drive. At the final hour,…
Lennar Homes VP Unveils Plans for 600 North Phoenix Homes
Lennar Homes’ Next Gen multi-generational floor plans offering suites with kitchenettes and separate entrances will be offered in both North Phoenix communities.