By Andreas SchmalzPHOTOS BY ANDREAS SCHMALZ A long Highway 60 about 70 miles east of Phoenix, the old mining town of Superior makes for an interesting day trip for seekers of nature, adventure and history. Sadly, 2021 was not a kind year to the area, as the Telegraph FireContinue Reading
By Karen Goveia As the vision for North Phoenix’s urban village starts to take shape with plans for a mix of high-density residential developments, plans for more restaurants and retail are moving forward simultaneously. North Gateway Core, 500 acres east of I-17, between Sonoran Desert Drive and Dove Valley Road,Continue Reading
By Karen Goveia When you think of Arizona Snowbowl, visions of skiers, snowboarders and winter sports enthusiasts instantly come to mind. But for those who simply want to enjoy the beauty of the wintry scenery and take in the view from 11,500 feet, a scenic ride in one of theContinue Reading
A new area softball club created as a 10U, 12U and 14U league for girls is preparing for its second season serving the North Valley. Anthem Red Softball is the sister program of the Anthem Blue Baseball program, literally. “The baseball program began several years ago, and as the sisters ofContinue Reading
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers The 12U Anthem Jaguars became the state champions over the previously undefeated Cave Creek Falcons in the Arizona Youth Football tournament championship game Nov. 20 held at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix. “We had an incredible season with amazing players, coaches and families,” said clubContinue Reading
By Valley Vibe Staff Writers A non-operational children’s playground area outside the Anthem Community Center near the pool will soon be repurposed into an outdoor fitness area for teens and adults. At its Nov. 17 meeting, the ACC board of directors approved the project, which includes removal of the existing wornContinue Reading
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 DesertContinue Reading
By Cheryl Rahal, D.V.M. The geriatric pet holds a special place in the hearts of many. I’ve seen the gruffest of cowboys turn into a tender caregiver for his aging canine companion. Whether they are losing their sight or hearing, living with a chronic disease, or just moving slowerContinue Reading
By Karen Goveia Equity-rich is the term that now defines a large portion of homeowners in the North Phoenix and Anthem area―meaning their property is now worth at least twice as much as the underlying mortgage. Equity wealth has been increasing nationwide, but Arizona was one of the states withContinue Reading
By Karen Goveia A new full-service butcher shop offering a large selection of prime-grade fresh meats from the Midwest, all-natural chicken from a small Texas ranch, and a unique selection of wild game, is bringing back that old-fashioned style of meat shopping to the area. Owner Linsey Tweed, an ArizonaContinue Reading
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