☀️ 118*, deli closure & Arrowhead ties to the mob...😲

Thursday was the hottest day EVER, in the month of August here in Phoenix. I was in Colorado last week and I am regretting the decision to come home…🥵

I hope you’re finding ways to stay cool, I know I’ll be hiding out inside this weekend.

In this edition:

Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

Tragedy stuck in our community this past week and a student was critically injured due to a collision while riding their bike to Mountain Ridge High School.

Put your phone away, be alert and look twice when driving near our schools. Please.

It was 118* on Thursday, the hottest day ever in August, and I was feeling it 🔥🥵

I tried something new from Westy’s Organic Kitchen & Juice, check out the full review here.

ADOT must have jumped the gun on their announcement of closures of the 59th & 67th Avenue westbound onramps. They were scheduled to be closed beginning on August 4th, but that didn’t happen. The schedule is now for these onramps to be closed beginning August 11th, per the signs at these intersections.

REVISED CLOSURES

Eastbound Loop 101 ramp to I-17 in north Phoenix scheduled to be closed overnight Aug. 10
Two week lane restriction on the eastbound Loop 101 ramp to I-17 now scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 11

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closure and restrictions for the Loop 101 widening project between 75th Avenue and I-17:

Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 59th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.

Westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days, beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4.

UPDATED: Eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 27th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 28.

Eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 51st Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 21.

Construction continues on the expansion & remodeling of their Arrowhead Ranch location at 67th Ave & the Loop 101, in the Safeway Center.

The local eatery specializing in Philly cheesesteak sandwiches announced their closure. They were located near Eos Fitness at 58th Ave & Loop 101

About a month ago, the boards came down off the windows at the former Whataburger location next to Home Depot at 67th Ave & Bell Road. There was hope this was a signal of the beginnings of improvements and a new business to occupy this property, which has sat vacant for 15 years. Unfortunately, fresh plywood now covers all the windows.

Are you on Instagram? See our Weekend Lineup post with some fun events this weekend.

It is a busy weekend at Westgate, with Chris Stapleton shows Friday & Saturday night, as well as the first NFL preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals & the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

This is the most challenging section of the newsletter, and each week I am unsure if I’m providing value in regards to events.

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🎙️ Mosquitoes, Markets & Montana: What’s Buzzing in Arrowhead - Episode 6 of Everything Arrowhead Podcast

Looking for things to eat, drink, and do around Arrowhead? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, Nick checks in from the beautiful Hungry Horse Basin near Whitefish, Montana, while J.D. holds down the fort in Arrowhead with all the latest neighborhood updates.

We’re talking about:

🍷 A second chance for Turquoise Wine Bar
🆕 The brand new MT Barrel Tasting Room
🛍️ Changes to the Desert West Market
🔥 The devastating Dragon Fire near the North Rim
🛒 What’s next for JCPenney at Arrowhead Mall?
🎤 A local country music songwriting contest
🎶 Chris Stapleton’s back-to-back shows at Desert Diamond Arena

Plus, travel talk, mosquito battles, and how YOU can help shape the show.

You can find the episode YouTube and Spotify, or EverythingArrowhead.com

📬 Got a story idea, business, or neighbor we should feature? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

HOME OF THE WEEK: Want to live in Arrowhead Lakes, but you want golf course views too? This one has both, and it is a stunning remodel.

See all the pics & details here.

Arrowhead Ranch Market Update: What happened with the real estate market here in Arrowhead in July? See all the data and analysis here.

Last week’s trivia question was, What major crop helped establish Glendale’s agricultural success in the early 1900s? The answer is: Sugar beets

While the sugar beet industry didn’t last long, its impact on Glendale’s early economy and growth is undeniable. It jumpstarted industrial development and made the city a key player in Arizona’s agricultural story.

In the early 20th century, sugar beets played a crucial role in Glendale’s transformation from a desert settlement into a thriving agricultural community.

Why sugar beets? The crop was well-suited to the fertile soil and irrigation potential of the Salt River Valley, especially after the completion of the Arizona Canal, which brought much-needed water to the region. Sugar beets became a valuable cash crop due to high demand for domestically produced sugar.

Beet Sugar Factory: In 1906, the Arizona Sugar Company built a large sugar beet processing plant just outside Glendale. This was a major development—one of the first large-scale industrial projects in the West Valley. The factory provided jobs and brought an influx of workers and families to the area.

Economic Impact: The sugar industry spurred additional farming, rail infrastructure, and housing. Local farmers began growing other crops too, but sugar beets were the catalyst that turned Glendale into a regional agricultural hub.

Community Development: The industry helped fund public improvements and support a growing population, laying the groundwork for Glendale’s expansion in the decades to follow.

Decline: By the 1910s, declining beet quality, falling sugar prices, and increased competition led to the closure of the plant. Still, its short-lived but powerful influence had already put Glendale on the map.

An interesting article was shared to the Everything Arrowhead Facebook Group this week. Many commenters were not aware of the sordid past of our community and alleged ties to the mob, which led to the death of a reporter for the Arizona Republic.

You can read the full article here.

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I mentioned I was in Colorado this past week. Here are a couple of images I’ll be using this weekend to mentally escape this heat…

It was less than 50* at both locations…🤦‍♂️

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