Maritza Dominguez

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Maritza Dominguez

The investigation into the Mesa park rangers deepened as an additional ranger was put on leave “pending findings by the Mesa Police Department,” meaning nearly half the team has been caught up in the "Goon Squad" scandal and two have left their jobs. A spokesperson with the city told The Arizona Republic on May 21 that a second ranger had resigned earlier that week. That follows the resignation of Joshua Amado on April 28, hours before he faced a termination hearing.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Maritza Dominguez

Construction has begun on Heritage Park, a $500 million mixed-use development billed as the gateway to downtown GilbertThe first phase, featuring restaurants like Ghost Donkey, Palma, and Blue Sushi Sake Grill, is expected to open in mid-2026. The project aims to address the lack of rental housing and expand retail options in Gilbert's downtown area.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Maritza Dominguez

Share Description : A 222-unit single-family detached home rental development is under construction in Buckeye. The project is called FirstStreet Skyline along the southwest corner of Sienna Hills Parkway and McDowell Road, adjacent to the Verrado master planned community. It’s the second built-to-rent housing project Harvard Investments is building in the West Valley. BB Living was selected as the general contractor. The community will sit on 23 acres at full buildout.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Maritza Dominguez

HGTV named Buckeye, Goodyear, and Queen Creek, Arizona, as up-and-coming small cities. These cities on the outskirts of Phoenix have experienced rapid growth, transitioning from agricultural towns to hubs for residential and industrial development. Major projects are underway in each city, including new shopping centers, medical facilities, and a battery manufacturing plant.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Maritza Dominguez

Five historic neon signs were restored and installed in Mesa's new Neon Garden, a revitalized space at the former loading dock of the city’s historic post office. Vic Linoff, president of Mesa’s Preservation Foundation, spearheaded the 15-year effort to salvage the signs from demolition. The signs represent businesses like Bill Johnson’s Big Apple, Dairy Queen, and Watson’s Flowers, connecting residents with the city's past.