First Solar moves to The Grove: The leading U.S. solar manufacturer is relocating its Tempe offices into 18,725 sq ft on the second floor of The Grove’s Class-AA building this fall, joining tenants like JPMorganChase, PWC and JLL in the $400 million mixed-use development — learn what this means for Phoenix’s growth.
Next-gen planetarium experience: The Arizona Science Center kicks off a $14 million overhaul of its 200-seat Dorrance Planetarium with a 60-foot 8K dome and immersive shows arriving in October — find out what’s in store.
Housing affordability in Arizona: A new ASU report shows home values rising seven times faster than incomes, rents outpacing earnings and evictions hitting record highs in 2024 — find out why experts are concerned.
Combating urban heat islands: Phoenix is rolling out trees, reflective surfaces and cool pavement to tame sweltering summer nights, and applications are open for its free Tree Canopy program planting this October — find out how to apply.
20 pets up for adoption: From senior snuggler Bubby to playful Oreo, dozens of cats and dogs at Valley shelters are waiting for their forever families — find out how to adopt.
Other Phoenix headlines this week
- New blue Waymo vans hit Phoenix streets
- Arizona breweries merged into Zonafide Beverages
- Phoenix gallery to showcase incarcerated artists’ work
- Demolition starts on Phoenix hospital building
- West Valley plans trafficking recovery center
- Two Phoenix suburbs attract influx of seniors
