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Less than a year after voters approved Scottsdale’s Parks & Preserve sales tax, the city says residents are already seeing upgrades in parks, trails, ballfields, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Officials highlighted new landscaping, court resurfacing, storm repairs, field improvements, and maintenance investments made since the tax took effect in July 2025.
Scottsdale’s Tourism & Events Department is offering dollar-for-dollar marketing support to qualifying Old Town businesses. Individual businesses can seek up to $5,000, while collaborative campaigns involving multiple businesses can receive as much as $20,000.
TSMC told investors that demand tied to artificial intelligence is strong enough to push the company to raise capital spending this year, and Arizona is a key part of that plan. Executives said the company’s second Arizona fab is already structurally complete and is scheduled to begin volume production of 3-nanometer chips in the second half of 2027.
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Queen Creek Olive Mill is teaming with In Good Spirits Hospitality to open an Italian-inspired concept called The Olive Farmer in Phoenix this fall. The project will take over the former Santo Arcadia space near 44th Street and Osborn and is being pitched around local ingredients and a seed-oil-free approach.
A new federal waiver will allow sales of E15 gasoline in Arizona during May, a move framed as a way to blunt fuel-price pressure tied to the Iran war. Critics argue the waiver reopens a familiar problem in hot-weather states, because the higher-ethanol blend can evaporate more easily and contribute to ozone formation during Arizona’s summer smog season.
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix opened for the season with refreshed areas, more shade, and expanded seating at its main cafe. The west Valley water park will operate through late September and is also planning a larger July 4 celebration tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Tucson Foodie spotlights Tesoro, a Latin restaurant and cantina that transformed a former Mimi’s Café site on the city’s north side into a more energetic dining and nightlife destination. The piece centers on general manager Angel Martinez’s effort to create a place where people can relax, dance, hear live music, and stay out without heading downtown.
Sandbox VR says it will open its first permanent Arizona location at SanTan Village in Gilbert on May 15, positioning the East Valley site as a social indoor entertainment option ahead of summer. The company is promoting the launch with online prebooking discounts and a lineup of 11 immersive group experiences.
Citadelle Center in Glendale has announced a new wave of tenant growth with the arrivals of Pizzicata, Fit Mind Wellness, and Estetika Beauty Clinic. The updates strengthen the center's mix of food, mental health, beauty, and everyday-service offerings near Arrowhead Ranch.
A new Cambria Hotel is under construction in Mesa at 3501 S. Ellsworth Road with a projected early-2027 opening. Plans call for 107 guest rooms plus a rooftop bar and restaurant, pool, fitness center, meeting rooms, and EV charging.
Turquoise Wine Bar is preparing a new Glendale outpost at 23423 N. 67th Avenue, Suite 109. The concept centers on small-lot, sustainably produced wines, tasting flights, and a food menu built for pairing.
The Tendit Group has filed a WARN notice indicating 143 job cuts at its Phoenix facility on East Rose Garden Lane. The filing signals a sizable workforce reduction in a company that handles exterior maintenance and infrastructure support for commercial properties.
Meal-prep and nutrition brand Project Lean Nation is entering Arizona with a Peoria location expected to open June 27. The concept combines ready-to-eat meals with body scans, coaching, and customized nutrition planning.
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