By Caitlin Coulter For the 18th year in a row, an eclectic group of artists are gathering together to help raise funds for local charities. All proceeds go directly to charity, including the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. M3F has donated over $1.1Continue Reading
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 secretContinue Reading
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 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 onContinue 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 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 remainingContinue 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 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 inContinue Reading
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