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The rise of the gourmet burger If the number of gourmet hamburger restaurants is any indicator, our tastes are trending toward the more upscale burger.

Several Phoenix area restaurants, like their heat-weary diners, are taking summer vacations to to save money and give chefs and staff time away.

Court to decide if sign-walkers allowed in Scottsdale Scottsdale says state's argument shows no interest in preserving aesthetics and safety Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1rWQxcF Darien Kiem holds a sign advertising Liberty Tax Service near Hayden and Thomas roads in Scottsdale on Feb. 10, 2014.

After just over six months, Taco Haus in Scottsdale has closed its doors -- or rather, the restaurant's doors have been padlocked by the landlord, according to two sources.

The second annual Gelato Wars had a sneak preview for the media at the Gelato Spot in Old Town Scottsdale on July 31, 2014.

Cleanup from Saturday's storm continues There's still cleanup to do in Phoenix after Saturday's storm knocked out power and uprooted trees.

The following is a bio and slideshow of 18 hot photos of WWE wrestling Diva Brie Bella in 2014.

Schuyler Estes had never tasted sushi until he moved to the desert. Now he owns two Squid Ink Sushi restaurants.

Say hello to this baby geep! Wait, what's a geep? An Arizona petting zoo is home to a healthy geep, a rare animal that is half sheep, half goat.

Courting Disaster is Jackalope Ranch's weekly column of dating horror stories, observations, how-tos, and more by Katie Johnson.

Winners chosen by the public at SMoCA on Aug. 29. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1n3HbEj The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art has brought back its Good 'N Plenty artist award, inviting anyone who has a creative idea to submit a proposal for a chance to win up to $1,700 in grant money.

While one recruit will never truly make or break a recruiting class, some come closer than others.

Alice Cooper guitarist Dick Wagner, who also played with Kiss and Lou Reed, died Wednesday, July 30, in a Scottsdale hospital.

Scottsdale Police Sgt. Mark Clark said HAZMAT crews have made evacuations at an apartment complex near 78th Street and Camelback Road and also in the area of Miller and Camelback Road.

Dark-money forces across the state are using Barack Obama to scare off Republican voters from candidates they oppose.

MESA, Ariz. Wells Fargo is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with two bank robberies.

This Friday, August 1, locally-owned dessert chain The Gelato Spot will launch its second annual Gelato Wars contest .

Taser International Inc. on Wednesday reported profit that declined by 13 percent in its second quarter on higher expenses, but results beat expectations and sales surged, helped by higher sales of weapon handles to law enforcement agencies.

Asked: Does the bank send me my deed when I pay off my mortgage? What happens when the final mortgage payment is made Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1mZ5WRV Question from Paul: I soon will be making the final mortgage payment on my home.

Lockdown drills have become routine in Arizona and other states, but some schools in other parts of the country have adopted an approach that includes training teachers and children to run away or escape Arizona schools revisiting security Lockdown drills have become routine in Arizona and other states, but some schools in other parts of the ... (more)