The placemat is a favorite at many dinner tables: The often-whimsical plastic version catches the slip of spaghetti from a youngster's fork, while a nice cotton placemat elevates the dining experience just a little without having to set down a whole tablecloth.

Looking for a fresh way to liven up your garden walls? Think plants, not paintings.

While Thursday's opening day at Country Thunder was the shortest day concert-wise, there was no disappointment in the four acts that took the stage – especially not when it came to headliner Brantley Gilbert.

Valerie Kaff was dominant and led the Mountain View softball team to a 3-1 victory over Desert Mountain in a pitchers' duel.

At the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s economic update luncheon Wednesday at the Hilton Phoenix/Chandler, City of Chandler Economic Development Director Christine Mackay followed a spirited state budget overview presentation by highlighting some of the incoming businesses and development opportunities for Arizona’s fourth most populous city.

One thing I love about living in the East Valley? We’re surrounded by scenic country that makes getting outdoors easy.

Visiting Higley got its first ever varsity girls basketball win over Williams Field as the Knights beat the Black Hawks, 47-44, on Friday night.

Perhaps more than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is associated with big family gatherings. But that doesn’t mean you need a house full of in-laws, uncles and cousins to celebrate in a meaningful way.

Down goes the champ.

Perhaps more than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is associated with big family gatherings. But that doesn't mean you need a house full of in-laws, uncles and cousins to celebrate in a meaningful way.

It's not enough for Halloween drinks to be delicious. They also have to be creepy.

MEXICO CITY — Christopher Kostow foraged in the open stalls of the Mercado San Juan, the most gourmet of Mexico City's crumbling, pungent public markets, as vendors hawked: "This way, this way! What can we offer you?"

Major restrictions will be in place at the intersection of Dobson and Queen Creek roads in Chandler from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7. The restrictions will include blocking some left-turn lanes.

Paradise Valley didn’t wait long to announce its presence as a contender for the 2012 Division III crown.

For a tiny copper mining town in the Arizona desert, Superior has been known for a lot over the years.

According to Mark Schnepf, his 300-acre farm will host 10,000 to 15,000 visitors each day of this weekend’s Peach Festival in Queen Creek. It also runs May 19-20.