Food + Beverage

Sophisticated Escape

Warren’s Supper Club Offers Incredible Food in a Stylish Setting Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Lindsay Borg Diners who are looking for a delicious meal served in a plush and intimate setting need look no further than Warren’s Supper Club in Chandler. The restaurant, which opened in early June at 1040 N. 54th. St., is owned by Larry “Warren” and Rasheedah White. The couple are the founders of LWR Concepts, which brought Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles, Brunch & Sip, and Monroe’s Hot...

Style + Beauty

From Runway to Real Life

The 5 Must-Know Fashion Trends of Fall 2025 Article by Stephanie Harvey | Photography by Lindsay Borg From sheer layers to polarizing hues, the fashion world has eagerly awaited the return of fall style. Over the last several years, fashion lovers embraced more practical styles in earthy tones that broadly became known as “quiet luxury.” While I don’t see those trends dissipating completely, the trends surfacing for fall 2025 aren’t exactly what most would consider “quiet.” While the...

Entertainment

Chandler Production Company Creates and Produces New Film

'Fortis Femina' Is Opening Soon in Limited Theaters Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided This month, a new film is coming to local theaters that may cause movie goers to think, “Hey, those locations look familiar!” Fortis Femina , which is based on a true story, follows a group of seven women who are on a life-altering retreat in Sedona. “Each woman carries personal struggles and hidden truths, and as they open up to one another, they experience a profound transformation,”...

Home + Design

Oakwood Hills Dream Home

An Incredible Renovation in Chander’s Coveted Community Article by Kim Stoegbauer | Photography by Elizabeth Lawlor and Dan Webb Behind the gates of Oakwood Hills, Chandler’s most exclusive neighborhood, sits a recently remodeled estate at 5 E Oakwood Hills Drive. This stunning single-level home is the result of a comprehensive renovation led by local design expert and real estate broker Kim Stoegbauer, founder of The TomKat Studio and TomKat Real Estate.  Originally built with grand scale...

Food + Beverage

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market

Fresh Finds and Family Fun at the Revamped Downtown Chandler Farmers Market Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Provided Fresh fruits and vegetables, grown by local farmers. Food trucks dishing out gourmet goodness. Artisan vendors, offering beautiful handcrafted items. A monthly Kids Day celebration on the first Saturday in May through October, with booths offering hands-on, family-friendly fun. These are just a small sample of the many amazing highlights of the Downtown Chandler...

Life + Culture

Capybaras & Connections

Ghost Ranch Exotics Offers a One-of-a-Kind Petting Zoo Experience Article by Micaela Camacho | Photography by Provided Just outside of Tucson, in the quiet town of Marana, there’s a place where kids can feed a porcupine, pet a capybara, and watch peacocks strut by while learning about animals from around the world. Ghost Ranch Exotics is a private zoo that offers something different: a hands-on, heartwarming experience designed for connection and education. “We wanted to build something where...

Education

Elephant Care Unchained

Chandler nonprofit helps captive elephants and the people who care for them around the world Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Courtesy Steve Koyle From the time he was a young boy, Steve Koyle has loved elephants. Koyle’s interest in elephants inspired him to earn a degree in zoology, and it also led him to a job in 2002 at The Phoenix Zoo, where he worked as an elephant keeper. Around that time, Koyle heard tragic stories about captive elephants that were being mistreated. ...

Sports + Recreation

Basketball for Young Hoopers

The Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa is Home to the Great Training X Village Basketball Program Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Courtesy Ocotillo Village Health Club and Spa Kids and young teens who are looking to develop skills and build friendships as part of a basketball team are welcome to join the program at the Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa. As Head Coach Tyree York, who also manages the Basketball Programming notes, the “Great Training X Village Basketball Program”...

Life + Culture

Kids & Their Pets

Meet These 4 Local Kids and Their Beloved Pets Article and Photography by Whether it’s waking up at 6 a.m. to feed goats, spending time training a puppy, taking a cat for a walk in a cat stroller, or feeding a dog out of their hand, these kids love their pets and the time the spend with them. In this story, we shine a spotlight on the sweet and heartwarming connections local kids share with their beloved pets.   Kendra Galaviz, 11 Pets: Luna, Daisy, and Taquito “Kendra is a natural...

Travel

Nearby Getaway

Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch Offers a Scenic Trip to a Simpler, Historic Time Article by Georgann Yara | Photography by Courtesy Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch Nestled in the Tonto National Forest, minutes from Saguaro Lake and all its natural attributes and unfettered access to the Salt River and its wildlife, the Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch is an idyllic oasis of peace and pristine beauty where nature fully flaunts all the assets of true Arizona desert living. And with all of these assets, the...