STEM education will become stronger and more standardized in Scottsdale, Flagstaff and Pinal County schools with the help of the Arizona Science Center thanks to a grant from the Helios Education Foundation. School officials hope success now will lead to more funding in the future.

At Bragg's Factory Diner you will find -- and revel in -- a blast from the past nostalgia creeping up on you as you plunge fork-deep into complex flavor combinations.

Tucked away between Pomo Pizzeria and Seamus McCaffrey's Irish pub along First Street is the brightly colored cafe Squash Blossom.

The Phoenix City Council voted 7-1 Wednesday to recommend approval of Circle K’s liquor license application for a new store on Seventh and Roosevelt streets, a decision that is at odds with the suggestion from the city staff, who recommended disapproval.

Local artist Travis Vallance's life is filled with struggles and triumphs, like those of many artists throughout the downtown arts district.