The Arizona Department of Transportation recently released its summary of highway projects that are either beginning, continuing or slated for completion this year. Three of those projects impact the greater North Phoenix area. Ramp Widening : Sonoran Desert Drive In an effort to reduce traffic congestion on the I-17 northboundContinue Reading
Nothing Bundt Cakes and Scooter’s Coffee Ink Leases in Happy Valley Crossroads A Nothing Bundt Cakes, a Scooter’s Coffee and a new 5,000-square-foot elevated-dining style restaurant with a cocktail bar and patio, is all part of a new retail development by Red Hawk Development Corporation coming to the Norterra area atContinue Reading
In the space formerly occupied by Caurus Academy’s early education campus along 42nd Avenue, Victory Schools is opening an academy for students on the autism spectrum. Victory Autism Academy Anthem is part of the network’s specialized schools with multiple locations across the Valley, including North Scottsdale and Sun City, bothContinue Reading
At this time last year, BASIS Phoenix North, a tuition-free charter school part of the BASIS network, was preparing to make its debut in the far North Phoenix Valley in a temporary school space on Anthem’s west side in the Commerce Park, serving grades K-5. One year later, building uponContinue Reading
It may be blazing hot outside, but there’s no shortage of ways to stay cool in the Valley this summer. We’ve rounded up nearly a dozen ideas for family fun before school is back in session. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Glendale 6263 N 99th Ave., Glendalehttps://andrettikarting.com623-299-7529 Feel that adrenalineContinue Reading
A giant ball pit, slides, swings, ball launchers, play houses, strobe lights, an arts and crafts area, library area, and a baby play section—all in the cool indoors—has arrived in Anthem. The new indoor playground designed to inspire creative play is the brainchild and hard workof a local family with youngContinue Reading
Stick close to home or venture throughout the Valley for these featured celebrations for the Fourth of July weekend. Thursday, July 3 Celebrate America ’25 5–10:30 p.m.Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria623-203-5173Free admission; $30–$35/Parking Gather along the lake shore for fireworks and festivities, including inflatable water slides,Continue Reading
A new place to cool off with a cold one or unwind with a glass of wine is opening soon. Both a craft taproom and bottle shop, Homeland Brew Co. is planning an early June opening on Anthem’s west side in the Commerce Park, located next to Havana Cigar Bar.Continue Reading
A new spot to pick up prepped meals for the week Whether you’re an athlete, a powerlifter, or a busy professional on-the-go, if mindful eating is your goal, but you lack the time or desire to meal prep at home, a local meal prep provider is just around the corner. Continue Reading
2 Women Bring Flavors of their Countries to the North Valley From the savory and sweet flavors of a Brazilian culinary classic dish handmade—from the filling to the golden pastry crust—to the vibrant and herbal flavors of northern Vietnamese classics, including Phở noodle soup, sandwiches and a host of otherContinue Reading