Stories tagged: "Mesa"

Food Tacos Tapatio food truck (Photo by Saul Jimenez)
Food How Tacos Tapatio Stands Out From Metro Phoenix’s Abundant Food Trucks

An authentic Jalisco-style taste and a strong customer base makes Tacos Tapatio a staple food truck in the Valley.

Alyssa Bickle March 31, 2023 12:29 pm MST
Culture Preston Zeller painting (Photo courtesy of Preston Zeller)
Culture How Abstract Art Helped a Mesa Man Process Grief After His Brother’s Death

Preston Zeller's project ended in a 202-square-foot mosaic of paintings hung on a wall with 4,500 LED lights backlighting the work. 

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner March 24, 2023 8:33 pm MST
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Local 8 Places to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day This Year

From jazz performances to lively festivals, here are eight ways to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, and all across the Valley.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse January 12, 2023 2:36 pm MST
Local Economic
Local 8 Places to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Metro Phoenix

From jazz performances to lively festivals, here are eight ways to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Phoenix, Chandler, Glendale, and all across the Valley.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse January 12, 2023 2:34 pm MST
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Food 7 Must-Try Native American Restaurants in Arizona

Arizona is home to many Native American tribes—22 of which are federally recognized—each with their own unique, delicious cuisine.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse December 14, 2022 9:13 am MST

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Wildflowers in Picacho State Park. (Photo courtesy of Picacho State Peak) Culture Want to See Wildflowers in Arizona? Head to These 8 Trails.
FILE - A girl looks at the moon through a telescope in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The best day to spot five planets, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus and Mars, lined up in the night sky is Tuesday, March 28, 2023, right after sunset. The five-planet array will be visible from anywhere on Earth, as long as you have clear skies. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) Environment 5 Planets on Parade: Here’s How to See Them This Week
The Desert Bar in Parker, Arizona. (Photo courtesy of The Desert Bar) Local 7 Weird Arizona Destinations You Need to Visit
Gayle Shanks, co-owner of Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, speaks against special ballot propositions 301, 302 and 303 on March 20, 2023, in Tempe. The propositions will appear on a special election ballot in May in Tempe and, if passed, would make the Arizona Coyotes arena and entertainment district possible. (Photo by Drake Presto/Cronkite News) Affordability Why These Tempe Residents Say the Proposed Entertainment District Is a Bad Deal
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Food 7 Must-Try Arizona Restaurants With Native American Cuisine

Arizona is home to many Native American tribes—22 of which are federally recognized—each with their own unique, delicious cuisine.

Teresa K. Traverse Teresa K. Traverse December 14, 2022 9:12 am MST
Affordability This yard in Mesa was converted to desert landscaping under the city’s Grass-to-Xeriscape incentive program. Photo taken Sept. 7, 2022. (Photo by Samantha Chow/Cronkite News)
Affordability As the Drought Grinds on, Valley Homeowners Take Advantage of Xeriscape Incentives

Mesa offers up to $500 for homeowners who replace grass with xeriscape to save water and money.

Sydney Witte Sydney Witte December 6, 2022 2:02 pm MST