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Thousands expected at Phoenix No Kings protests Saturday

More than two dozen Valley protests are planned as part of a nationwide day of action.

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More than two dozen Valley demonstrations are planned for Saturday&#x27;s nationwide <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings protest against President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/bruce-springsteen-joan-baez-no-kings-twin-cities" data-vars-content-id="ba1f8b4f-3488-4916-80cb-8607186592f5" data-vars-headline="Thousands expected at Phoenix No Kings protests Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/bruce-springsteen-joan-baez-no-kings-twin-cities" target="_self">No Kings protest against President Trump</a>.Why it matters: Thousands are expected to take to the streets to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="denounce ICE&#x27;s expected enforcement ramp-up in Phoenix" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/25/phoenix-council-city-property-ice-immigration-prohibition" data-vars-content-id="ba1f8b4f-3488-4916-80cb-8607186592f5" data-vars-headline="Thousands expected at Phoenix No Kings protests Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/25/phoenix-council-city-property-ice-immigration-prohibition" target="_self">denounce ICE&#x27;s expected enforcement ramp-up in Phoenix</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iran war" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-polls-americans-skeptical" data-vars-content-id="ba1f8b4f-3488-4916-80cb-8607186592f5" data-vars-headline="Thousands expected at Phoenix No Kings protests Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/25/iran-war-polls-americans-skeptical" target="_self">Iran war</a> and other Trump priorities.

Shipping container housing opens for homeless seniors

The complex has 40 transitional housing units, and residents will have access to case managers and social services.

A newly opened project in Phoenix offers transitional housing made from shipping containers for older adults who are experiencing homelessness.State of play: City officials and others gathered Wednesday morning for the opening of Senior Bridge, which provides 40 individual transitional housing units for homeless seniors at 28th and Van Buren streets.

Charles Barkley blimp returns to Phoenix skies

The Charles Barkley blimp is back as Final Four week begins.

Keep an eye on the sky for a rare migratory sighting: The 128-foot Charles Barkley blimp is back in Phoenix for the first time in two years.Why it matters: We&#x27;ve missed Soar Charles (also called: Charles Flightly, The Up Chuck, Air Chuck One and The Ugly Chuckling).

Krav Mama: A self-defense class designed for new moms

A Tempe instructor created a postpartum workout where moms train with their babies.

<figure><img alt="A gif of a woman holding a baby and kicking a heavy bag in a gym." height="600" id="671d5f45-200d-469c-8060-0a3462c8e142" src="https://images.axios.com/ZstKyMUT41Amr56A_Usmnb3bB_w=/2026/03/26/1774548998563.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Jessica and her daughter test out Krav Mama. Photo: Courtesy of EVKM Self Defense &amp; Fitness</figcaption></figure>Tempe Krav Maga instructor and new mom Sara Ullenbruch-Zarezadeh has developed a postpartum version of the popular Israeli self-defense training. <ul><li>She&#x27;s calling it Krav Mama.</li></ul>Why it matters: Protecting yourself looks different when you have a baby in your arms or a tot by your side.

Sound off: James Beard snubs AZ restaurants

Which chefs or eateries should have been James Beard Award finalists?

None of Arizona&#x27;s 2026 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard Award nominees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/21/12-arizona-chefs-and-restaurants-named-james-beard-semifinalists" data-vars-content-id="58261d95-568b-441d-bfa8-11c4f99ed37e" data-vars-headline="Sound off: James Beard snubs AZ restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/21/12-arizona-chefs-and-restaurants-named-james-beard-semifinalists" target="_self">James Beard Award nominees</a> moved on to the finalist round announced yesterday.Why it matters: Our restaurant scene is expanding fast, with inventive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chef-driven concepts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/02/13/arizona-center-new-restaurants-steakhouse-cocktail-bar" data-vars-content-id="58261d95-568b-441d-bfa8-11c4f99ed37e" data-vars-headline="Sound off: James Beard snubs AZ restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/02/13/arizona-center-new-restaurants-steakhouse-cocktail-bar" target="_self">chef-driven concepts</a>, high-end <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="international cuisine" data-vars-click-url="https://www.phoenixmag.com/2024/01/20/dine-around-the-world-without-leaving-the-valley/" data-vars-content-id="58261d95-568b-441d-bfa8-11c4f99ed37e" data-vars-headline="Sound off: James Beard snubs AZ restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.phoenixmag.com/2024/01/20/dine-around-the-world-without-leaving-the-valley/" target="_blank">international cuisine</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new ventures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/07/taco-boys-phoenix-restaurant-marisco-boys" data-vars-content-id="58261d95-568b-441d-bfa8-11c4f99ed37e" data-vars-headline="Sound off: James Beard snubs AZ restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/07/taco-boys-phoenix-restaurant-marisco-boys" target="_self">new ventures</a> from the teams behind legacy institutions — and it&#x27;s deserving of national acclaim.

Chicago treat: Ice cream by the slice coming to Arizona

The Original Rainbow Cone, a Chicago institution, is bringing its sliced ice cream to the Valley.

Cool off with a few slices of ice cream, courtesy of a Chicago institution that&#x27;s coming to the Valley.State of play: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Original Rainbow Cone" data-vars-click-url="https://rainbowcone.com/" data-vars-content-id="41bba44a-0c66-4a73-9e4f-873aef1b32c0" data-vars-headline="Chicago treat: Ice cream by the slice coming to Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rainbowcone.com/" target="_blank">Original Rainbow Cone</a> will open its first Arizona location March 30 in Surprise.

Fish Friday: 8 reader-favorite seafood spots in the Valley

From fish tacos to lobster rolls, here are 8 reader-loved seafood spots.

It&#x27;s fish Friday and we&#x27;ve got dinner suggestions.Zoom in: Thanks to the readers who submitted their favorite seafood spots in the Valley.

Poll: Share your favorite Phoenix fish fry restaurants

Religious or not, we can all enjoy a Friday fish feast.

It&#x27;s fish fry season!State of play: Local restaurants roll out their seafood menus this time of year to cater to Catholics participating in Lent who don&#x27;t eat meat on Fridays between Ash Wednesday and Easter.

12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists

Finalists will be announced March 31 and winners in June at a Chicago ceremony.

A dozen Arizona chefs, mixologists and restaurants are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard Award semifnalists" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/01/22/arizona-james-beard-semifinalists-2025" data-vars-content-id="26f49107-f4a1-4e65-8568-07ebb7c08a7b" data-vars-headline="12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/01/22/arizona-james-beard-semifinalists-2025" target="_self">James Beard Award semifnalists</a>.Why it matters: The coveted culinary honor celebrates the best in the industry and a win often takes chefs and their restaurants to new heights.

Poll: Vote for your favorite Girl Scout cookie

It's officially Girl Scout cookie season, and we want to know which flavor you're most excited about.

It&#x27;s officially <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Girl Scout cookie season" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/43523839.76/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjYvMDEvMDYvZ2lybC1zY291dC1jb29raWVzLWV4cGxvcmVtb3Jlcy1jb29raWU_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/628fe24faf46c0b22b0f324aBf7906a10" data-vars-content-id="99c98102-4813-4d9c-b932-7236a7b9d2e0" data-vars-headline="Poll: Vote for your favorite Girl Scout cookie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/43523839.76/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tLzIwMjYvMDEvMDYvZ2lybC1zY291dC1jb29raWVzLWV4cGxvcmVtb3Jlcy1jb29raWU_dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1uZXdzbGV0dGVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPXNlbmR0b19sb2NhbG5ld3NsZXR0ZXJ0ZXN0JnN0cmVhbT10b3A/628fe24faf46c0b22b0f324aBf7906a10" target="_self">Girl Scout cookie season</a>, and we want to know which flavor you&#x27;re most excited to stock your pantry (or freezer) with.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arizona-Cactus Pine Council" data-vars-click-url="https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/en/cookies.html" data-vars-content-id="99c98102-4813-4d9c-b932-7236a7b9d2e0" data-vars-headline="Poll: Vote for your favorite Girl Scout cookie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.girlscoutsaz.org/en/cookies.html" target="_blank">Arizona-Cactus Pine Council</a> troops began cookie sales over the weekend and will continue through March 1.

Sustainable sushi and standout rolls at Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill offers sustainable seafood, bold flavors and a mural worth a photo.

A new sushi spot — featuring a mural of Godzilla descending upon downtown Tempe — is taking the Valley by storm.State of play: Congratulations to Janet Hamlin, the only correct guesser of the location of last Friday&#x27;s &quot;Where in the Valley&quot; photo.

Arizona's Michelin Star-worthy restaurants

Restaurant inspectors are headed to the southwest in pursuit of the region's best eateries.

Anonymous restaurant inspectors are headed to the southwest in pursuit of the region&#x27;s best eateries, and we&#x27;re pointing them toward our Arizona favorites.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Guide is expanding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/12/17/arizona-restaurants-michelin-guide" data-vars-content-id="3f228562-c23f-485b-aeec-b39e74131522" data-vars-headline="Arizona&#x27;s Michelin Star-worthy restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/12/17/arizona-restaurants-michelin-guide" target="_self">Michelin Guide is expanding</a> to the American Southwest this year. You sent in your picks for consideration — and they&#x27;ve got our mouths watering.

Which Arizona restaurants deserve a Michelin star?

The renowned Michelin Guide is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expanding to the American Southwest" data-vars-click-url="https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-arizona-colorado-nevada-new-mexico-utah" data-vars-content-id="0f70ee95-ae00-4d45-9439-9fd556473a93" data-vars-headline="Which Arizona restaurants deserve a Michelin star?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-arizona-colorado-nevada-new-mexico-utah" target="_blank">expanding to the American Southwest</a>, giving Arizona its first real shot at the sought-after recognition.The latest: Anonymous inspectors are already evaluating the region on quality, blend of flavors, technique, chef personality and consistency, with each restaurant visited multiple times within a given year.

Iconic Phoenix steakhouse Durant's reopens with same classic feel

The new owners' renovation aimed to keep everything fans know and love about the historic steakhouse intact.

Durant&#x27;s is reopening under new ownership after a nearly year-long renovation that aimed to keep everything fans know and love about the central Phoenix steakhouse intact.Why it matters: In a city long defined by rapid growth where everything seems new, Durant&#x27;s Steakhouse is a historic institution.

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Sound off: James Beard snubs AZ restaurants

Chicago treat: Ice cream by the slice coming to Arizona

Fish Friday: 8 reader-favorite seafood spots in the Valley

Poll: Share your favorite Phoenix fish fry restaurants

12 Arizona chefs and restaurants named James Beard semifinalists