After a successful launch of Postino East, Upward Projects will open its second restaurant concept, JoyRide Taco House, June 3 in the Heritage District in Gilbert.

Here is a collection of thoughts and stories from those who've crossed paths (personally or professionally) with former Higley district athletic director Art Wagner, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 15.

Senate Republicans are proposing a nearly $8.8 billion spending plan for the coming year, a tiny -- 1.6 percent -- hike over current levels.

With Kickstarter projects littering everyone’s timelines these days, one pair of local creators are launching something truly unique with the help of crowd-funding. The Arizona-based Steam Crow, comprised of Daniel and Dawna Davis, has Kickstarted ...

Are you 18 to 24-years-old and looking for a summer job? The AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers to Service America) Summer Associates Program is looking for participants.

Controllers and Canvas 2.0 occurred over the weekend and played host to many a cosplayer, gamer, and artist at the Mesa Bookmans location. Attendees played games, answered trivia, participated in raffles and learned about various video game related projects happening in the Valley.

Construction crews are back in downtown Mesa to continue work on utility relocation through the end of September. There are new closures at MacDonald, Hibbert and Date. You can find all project updates and detailed construction information at valleymetro.org/centralmesa.

If the recent season finale of “Project Runway” left you jonesing for a fashion fix, look to Scottsdale on May 18.

At one time, the community of Gilbert had a great reputation. It had great schools and a proud economic future that led to Gilbert being one of the best communities to live in in the United States.

Six Chandler Unified School District students will be honored this weekend for qualifying to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, often noted as, “the world’s most prestigious pre-college science competition.”

The Gilbert Unified School District governing board failed to approve Tuesday night future discussion about placing a budget override renewal on the November 2013 ballot.

It’s not often art lovers get to see a work in progress let alone contribute to it, but Arizona Opera gives fans the opportunity to do just that this weekend when they present the first reading of “Riders of the Purple Sage” — an original opera based on Zane Grey’s western novel, set on the Arizona-Utah border.

Saying she's run out of patience, Gov. Jan Brewer will veto any bills sent to her until she sees movement on a new state budget and her pet Medicaid expansion project.

East Valley drivers continued to see a drop in pump prices in the last week while the nation's average increased.

The first steps toward improving Falcon Field Airport’s terminal building are underway with design of renovations to the terminal building.

Six Chandler Unified School District students will be honored this weekend for qualifying to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, often noted as, "the world’s most prestigious pre-college science competition."

It doesn't matter how skilled — or not — your kids are in the kitchen. This easy, fruity mousse parfait is a great Mother's Day project they can help with.

LOS ANGELES — Isabella Rossellini's search for the meaning of maternal instinct in "Mammas" looks at nine animals where things like polygamy, lying and dying convince her that "anything goes."

Redstone at SanTan Village, the first luxury multifamily project to come to Gilbert, Ariz. in five years recently opened its first phase. The 382-unit project is located across from the SanTan Village Mall at 1925 S. Coronado Road, near Loop 202.

Gov. Jan Brewer has cleared one hurdle for new research on the possible medical benefits of marijuana.

The Maricopa County Community Colleges Governing Board will consider raising property taxes within the limit permitted by the state May 21.

Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Medical Centers, Dignity Health Members, each received the Partner for Change award by Practice Greenhealth, an industry leader and nonprofit organization that recognizes healthcare facilities for going above and beyond in keeping and maintaining a “green” workplace.