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Scottsdale launches matching marketing program for Old Town businesses
Scottsdale is offering dollar-for-dollar tourism marketing support to Old Town businesses as it tries to boost visitation and help local operators promote the district more aggressively. The city says eligible businesses can apply alone or together, with larger awards available for collaborative campaigns.
Queen Creek Olive Mill partners on new Phoenix restaurant
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.
TSMC speeds Arizona chip buildout as AI demand surges
TSMC executives said demand tied to artificial intelligence is strong enough that the company is lifting capital spending and pushing more advanced capacity. Arizona remains central to that plan, with the company confirming that its second local fab is aimed at 3-nanometer production and is targeting volume output in the second half of 2027.
EPA summer E15 waiver revives Arizona air-quality fight
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.
North Phoenix mixed-use project adds apartments and Aldi
The Bell 17 Business Center in Deer Valley is moving into another phase, with apartments and an Aldi store planned near Interstate 17, Bell Road, and 19th Avenue. The long-term project sits on roughly 90 acres acquired from the Arizona State Land Department and is evolving from an industrial-flex start into a broader mixed-use development.
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix opens for the 2026 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.
SRP launches its first company-owned solar site in Florence
Salt River Project said its new Copper Crossing Energy and Research Center solar project in Florence can generate enough electricity to serve about 11,000 Arizona homes annually. The utility is also using the site as a research platform to compare panel performance, durability, and output under Arizona conditions ahead of expected summer demand growth.
Sandbox VR selects Gilbert for its first permanent Arizona venue
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.
Tesoro gives Tucson’s north side a live-music Latin cantina alternative
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.
Maricopa housing slows sharply as listings pile up and prices soften
Fresh local market data shows Maricopa home sales running far behind last year while inventory and price cuts rise. Buyers appear to have gained leverage in the city, even as well-priced homes are still moving relatively quickly.
University of Arizona plans Maricopa workshop on using satellite data for irrigation
The University of Arizona’s Maricopa Agricultural Center is hosting a May workshop to show growers how to convert OpenET evapotranspiration data into field-level irrigation decisions. The training is designed for Arizona producers trying to make more informed water-use choices during a period of continuing supply stress.
Pinal County supervisors get a primer on data centers as projects gather near Maricopa
Pinal County leaders held a work session to understand what incoming data-center proposals could mean for water, power and the local economy. The discussion did not settle the debate, but it showed how quickly Arizona’s AI and cloud infrastructure boom is reaching communities south of the Phoenix metro core.
Chandler opens registration for spring Code Enforcement Resident Academy
Chandler is bringing back its three-week Code Enforcement Resident Academy this spring, with sessions set for May 12, 19 and 26 at Sunset Library. The city says the program is designed to help residents understand how code enforcement works and how neighborhoods can stay safe, clean and well maintained.
Scottsdale says Prop. 490 sales tax is already funding visible park and preserve upgrades
Scottsdale says the voter-approved 0.15% Parks & Preserve sales tax is already producing tangible work less than a year after taking effect. The city points to new sod, plants, trees, storm repairs and preserve maintenance as early proof that the funding stream is changing how quickly park and trail projects can move.
Chandler plans Asian American Community Connection event for AAPI Heritage Month
Chandler is inviting the public to an Asian American Community Connection gathering on May 12 at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center. City officials describe it as a free evening focused on networking, listening and community dialogue in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Arizona launches $3 million after-school childcare grant program
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $3 million statewide grant round aimed at lowering child-care costs for working families. The Bright Futures AZ Out-of-School Time program will support 59 providers and is expected to reach more than 2,500 children ages 5 to 12.
APS agrees to stop hot-weather power shutoffs at 95 degrees
Arizona Public Service agreed to a new shutoff rule as part of a $7 million settlement with the state. The utility will no longer disconnect residential customers for nonpayment when forecast highs reach 95 degrees or more, expanding protections beyond the old summer calendar window.
Planned ICE detention site in Surprise is cut back sharply
A proposed immigration detention project in Surprise has been reduced from 1,500 beds to 542 as federal plans run into local resistance and internal DHS review. The Arizona development was cited as part of a broader pullback on controversial warehouse-style detention expansion.
Arizona Tech Week launches with statewide schedule and thousands expected
The Arizona Commerce Authority said the inaugural Arizona Tech Week ran April 6 through April 12 as a decentralized statewide event intended to draw thousands of attendees. Organizers positioned it as a showcase for Arizona’s technology leadership and backed it with a shared event and RSVP system for participating hosts.
Burlington breaks ground on Buckeye distribution center
Burlington Stores has started work on a future distribution center in Buckeye that the Arizona Commerce Authority said is expected to open in 2028. The project is being described as one of the retailer’s most advanced facilities, with automation and upgraded logistics technology built into the operation.
Gilbert neighborhood pushes back on proposed Target rezoning
A proposal to build a Target near Higley and Ocotillo roads has ignited resistance from nearby Gilbert residents who say the site was long expected to become a smaller shopping center. Supporters argue the project would create jobs and tax revenue, while opponents warn about traffic, noise, and the loss of the area’s neighborhood character.
Arizona mayors unite across party lines on Colorado River fight
ABC15 reports that a bipartisan coalition of Arizona mayors is working together to defend the state’s Colorado River allocation as federal planning discussions continue. Local leaders say the stakes are enormous because one scenario under discussion could leave Arizona with only a fraction of its current access.
QuikTrip maps out three next-generation Arizona stores for 2027
QuikTrip told ABC15 it is planning three new Arizona stores built around its new “Gen 4” format, with locations in Tucson, Queen Creek, and Casa Grande targeted for 2027. The redesign gives the chain a bigger kitchen, brighter layout, and a store footprint positioned between a standard convenience store and a travel center.
Citadelle Center Adds New Dining, Wellness, and Beauty Tenants
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.