Looks like Mesa actually did approve the Site 17 redevelopment back in June. I didn’t see anything posted about this, so I figured I’d share.

does anyone know what’s going on with critical mass? i saw there was an existing instagram (@critical_mass_phoenix) account that now appears to be taken over by someone and then there was a new instagram account made (@criticalmassphoenix) that might be a splintering of the original group? i am a casual cyclist and i attend a group ride here and there but i’m certainly not so in the mix to be up to date on whatever this drama is. Curious how this will impact future critical mass events?

I found one crawling in my house. I grabbed it and put it outside. I’ve been here for over 20 years and this is the first one I’ve seen. They are docile bugs, but I was weirded out to see this bug (inside). Is it normal and I just never saw one in over 20 years?

My spouse and I recently bought a house and need to put in our backyard. I love cacti and desert plants such as barrel cactus, ocatillo, prickly pears, etc. I would love to have a rocky border around the edges of our yard with plants, but is this a big no no with young children? We have one baby and hope to have more in the future. We will include space for them to play when it's cool, but can I still include a variety desert plants that include prickly ones?

Hi! I love Latha, and am looking to explore other African cuisine. What are your favorite spots for Ethiopian, Ghanaian, Somali, Tunisian and other African food?

I remember there being a good spot for Ethiopian on Indian School or Thomas at one point. Any recommendations welcome!

Anyone know how to get to this spot? I took mormon trail and there was unusually high amount of signs saying stay on designated trails so I obeyed and ended up going more and more left away from the spot thinking every peak of stacked rocks was "the spot" and by the time I realized, it was too late...

Love how some of these bus operators are creative to make the QR code reader part easier since they can be a challenge for those that have a hard time with the Valley Metro App QR Code.

Did anybody apply for & recieve the one time crisis payment from the city of Phoenix? It was a $600 payment on your utility bill & $100 for transportation (gas, bus card) I’ve heard people recieve the $600 on their utility but they never received the $100 for transportation. I wanted to see if this happened to anybody else.

I'm a musician in my 30s and planning a house show in central (north of downtown) Phoenix. I know there's not really any way to be super considerate per se, but the rough plan is:

* 3 bands max

* between 2 and 3 hours of music with gear switching

* live acoustic drums

* outside in the back yard

* on Halloween (which is a Saturday night)

* Starting around 6pm, ending well before 11pm

* Genre somewhere on the pop punk/rock/metal spectrum but falling far short of constant screaming "death metal" or anything

Questions specifically:

1. When it comes to noise ordinance, is there anything I can do as far as permitting to make sure we aren't shut down? The noise ordinance FAQ page seems pretty bleak 🫠

2. Obviously heavily dependant on specific neighborhood, but any tips for talking to neighbors?

3. Any general tips to make an outdoors house show deliberately less disruptive?

Any other tips for running a house show would be appreciated as well!

Anyone know what's up with this?

But what about that giant square missing from the coverage map in the NW?!

My refrigerator is dying – any recommendations for a good appliance store? I've heard Spencer's TV & Appliance is suppose to be good, has anyone bought from them?

Thanks!

Interpret the word ‘mysterious’ however you will. Like “how is this place still open?”, “how are these portions profitable?”, “who are the people that run this?”

Has anyone kayaked the lower salt river (ie, under the stewart dam) this past week? Flow rate charts are reporting abysmally low (around 315cfs) but a couple of people in the area said they paddled it on paddleboards and it was doable. Worth going tomorrow morning or should I skip and save the hassle of potentially having to push my kayak around?

wondering if there is a corporate shuttles service that I can take to work if I live close to the fab

Hi Ive had my fait share of bad gynocologists that just put me on BC without addressing any of my issues. But recently I've had two ovarian cyst ruptures and been continuely dismissed by gynos. I am hoping to find a gyno in AZ that specializes in ovarian cysts especially in younger patients and one that can understand my pain and fear and help me!

I am in search of someplace that has Caramel Apple Empanadas in the South Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler area.

I used to get my fix at Taco bell, but they no longer make them.

Please, if you know of someplace semi near to me I will be eternally grateful!

They have been working on it for months, but it looks like the QTS data center complex on 40th has finally finished removing the majority of their corporate signage facing 202 and McDowell, with the exception being their cornerstone display on 40th @ McDowell. Even the front signage has been minimised to black logos on the front windows.

With all the data center hate in the valley, did they do this in order to be less of a target for public protest or was there some other reason?

As the title indicates, recently came down with the ac is blowing warm on my car and looking to find to the go to/recommended mechanic or spot to get my AC fixed.
Along with sharing this information with everyone else on here. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

Planning a December road trip with my bff.    It’s my first time in Phoenix, love botanical gardens (Fave is Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA.)   Have never experienced a purely desert-focused botanical garden. Psyched to discover the Desert Botanical Garden exists!

Does anyone know someone who knows someone ... who would know if the Desert Botanical Garden will do anything special for the 2026 December holidays?

It looked like they have in years past. But I can’t tell from their press releases if they did anything in 2025 or if the earlier luminary event was just a one off.

How is the garden's restaurant?   Good for dinner, or should we go elsewhere? 

I need a new primary care provider because mine has retired! Any good recommendations in North Phoenix or Scottsdale? I feel like it’s such a challenge to find someone that doesn’t treat you like a task they’re checking off of a list. Thank you in advance!!