Here’s Your Perfect Urban Escape When Winter Approaches

It takes just one leisurely visit to Phoenix to be fully sold on this warm, perma-sunny town, especially when winter is drawing chillingly near virtually everywhere else. Between its arid climate—perfect for autumn hikes or golf trips—combined with a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene, there’s a reason the Valley of the Sun is one of the … Read more

Arizona Residents Evacuated as Massive Wildfires Bear Down on Phoenix

Summer in the southwest is often associated with the proliferation of wildfires across the region, putting millions of Americans’ lives and homes at risk. Those in the Phoenix, Arizona area are currently dealing with one of these threats.  According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, an evacuation order for parts of Maricopa … Read more

This Dreamy Southwestern Town Is America’s Ultimate High Desert Hideout

No other place captures the iconic American Southwest quite like Phoenix‘s idyllic high desert neighbor of Sedona. From breathtaking red rock hiking and mountain biking trails that glow in the Arizona sun to world-class wineries and spas where you can let the day’s worries float away, Sedona dazzles and calms in a geological wonderland that surpasses … Read more

Sick Profit: Investigating Private Equity’s Stealthy Takeover of Health Care Across Cities and Specialties

Two-year-old Zion Gastelum died just days after dentists performed root canals and put crowns on six baby teeth at a clinic affiliated with a private equity firm. His parents sued the Kool Smiles dental clinic in Yuma, Arizona, and its private equity investor, FFL Partners. They argued the procedures were done needlessly, in keeping with … Read more