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SRP Announces Monthly Service Charge Updates Starting November 2025
Salt River Project (SRP) has approved updates to its pricing structure that will take effect with the November 2025 billing cycle , resulting in an overall 2.4% price increase  for customers. The changes reflect an increase of $169 million in base revenue  to support electric system upgrades and customer programs, partially offset by a $68.7 million decrease  in fuel and purchased power costs recovered through SRP’s Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism (FPPAM). For t
Natalie Fricke
Nov 62 min read


ASU Desert Financial Arena Set for $100 Million Transformation
Desert Financial Arena — the longtime home of Sun Devil basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling — is gearing up for a massive facelift. Arizona State University has announced plans for a multiyear, $100 million renovation  of the 51-year-old venue, with completion expected by December 2029 , pending approval from the Arizona Board of Regents. The upgrades will roll out in phases and focus on both fan experience and athlete amenities. Expect new club-level and premiu
Natalie Fricke
Nov 62 min read


Game Day in the Desert: Where Every Bar Has a Team
Last weekend I drove 45 minutes up to Cave Creek, and honestly — it was a blast. Each bar turns into its own little stadium: a pocket of pride, noise, and team colors. The air hums with rivalries, cheers, and the smell of barbecue and desert dust. The Roadhouse? A full Chicago Bears takeover . They even cut the music after a big play and blast the Bears theme song — everyone on their feet, beers in the air, like a little slice of Soldier Field dropped right into the desert. N
Natalie Fricke
Nov 52 min read


Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in Gilbert, AZ
If you’re looking for a place where your family can thrive with great schools, parks, and a strong neighborhood vibe, then Gilbert, Arizona is worth your a look. Below are neighborhoods that I love to show families that are looking to grow into. I’ve included what stands out , things to check , and price-range snapshots . Power Ranch Why families like it:  A master-planned community with lots of parks, trails and lakes. The sort of place where kids can roam a bit, families ga
Natalie Fricke
Oct 232 min read
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