Yardly lands $3B financing: Scottsdale-based Taylor Morrison struck a July 23 deal with Kennedy Lewis to fuel its Yardly build-to-rent platform, securing land reserves and construction funding for future projects — find out how.
Tempe’s revamped forensic unit: On June 16, the Tempe Police Department launched a fully overhauled Forensic Services Unit after a two-year rebuild, equipping four Crime Scene Specialists and a fingerprint technician to speed up evidence processing — find out how.
Gilbert’s new billing portal: The Town of Gilbert has launched a seamless, mobile-friendly utility billing site; services won’t be disconnected while balances transfer, but you’ll need your new July account number and ZIP code to register — learn what you need to do.
Cool pavement fights urban heat: The City of Phoenix has covered nearly 150 miles of asphalt streets with a light-hued, heat-reflective coating to combat the urban heat island effect across sweltering neighborhoods — find out.
Mesa’s music-meets-pizza bash: Organ Stop Pizza is celebrating 50 years with live Mighty Wurlitzer performances, a $60 “Cheers to 50 Years” meal deal through September, and rotating daily specials — find out how.
Other East Valley headlines this week
- Mesa’s new entertainment venue focuses on baseball
- Big Chicken Gilbert has a new owner
- Watchdog finds some East Valley hospitals lacking
- Mesa mall space boosts small businesses
- Gilbert production brings fairy tales alive
- Gilbert aesthetician school marks first anniversary
