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 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. Continue Reading
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 FreeContinue 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 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. NavyContinue 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
By Karen Goveia A new wine tasting room and bar made its entrance in Anthem in the space formerly occupied by Wild Vines near Daisy Mountain Drive and Anthem Way. After more than a year of planning and a complete remodel of the space, L’Entrata officially opened last month, offeringContinue Reading
By Karen Goveia Once you make the roughly quarter-mile trek from the paved path to the beginning of Black Mountain Trail behind the town of Cave Creek, the real work to reach the summit begins. This primitive trail reminds hikers to “hike at your own risk” for good reason. It’sContinue Reading
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