
Phoenix Ranks Top Trending Dining Destination in U.S.
OpenTable's latest reservation data shows Phoenix tied with Portland, Oregon for the strongest dining growth nationwide this year.
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Do you plan to dine out more often in the coming year?
In Phoenix, lifestyle news means culture, family dynamics, home trends and the everyday choices that shape daily living. Coverage examines how community habits evolve through shifts in education, relationships and local shopping patterns.

OpenTable's latest reservation data shows Phoenix tied with Portland, Oregon for the strongest dining growth nationwide this year.
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Do you plan to dine out more often in the coming year?
Fifth graders from two elementary schools learned about traditional Dia de los Muertos customs at the high school on Thursday.

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Would a new grocery-anchored center improve shopping options in your neighborhood?
The Phoenix-area developer plans Black Mountain Village, a grocery-anchored retail center at Black Mountain Parkway and Deer Valley Road.

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Do you believe specialized local education centers help students better understand historical dangers like antisemitism?
The 31,000-square-foot facility near Burton Barr Library aims to educate students on history and antisemitism.

The company projects fiscal 2027 net revenue of $970 million to $1 billion as it integrates Fuel50 and adjusts to AI-driven changes in student acquisition.

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Should your local government modify historic zoning rules to allow for new multifamily housing?
The historic Phoenix property will be relocated to make room for new multifamily housing developments.

Phoenix reporting spans cultural developments, family and home trends, shifts in how residents spend time and evolving social habits. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as lifestyles change. Seasonal patterns in outdoor activity and cooling trends drive specific interests in home and garden choices. Economic pressure frequently alters family spending and how people manage their daily responsibilities.