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Phoenix magazine's Great 48 includes a former Goodyear dishwasher
Plus, a look at whether it's legal to collect rainwater in Arizona.
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John Diego Acosta, 32, made Phoenix magazine's Great 48 of 2026. He now runs operations for Phantom Fox Beer Company and Chupacabra Taproom, and he started as a dishwasher at Saddle Mountain Brewing Company in Goodyear. phoenixmag.com
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If you've ever wanted to hang onto desert rain, The Arizona Republic explains what the law says about collecting rainwater. Rainwater harvesting means capturing or redirecting rain from your roof to store for later, and California even gives homeowners a property tax exemption for having a system. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
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Phoenix magazine's Great 48 includes a former Goodyear dishwasher
Plus, a look at whether it's legal to collect rainwater in Arizona.
The TLDR
- A Goodyear brewery dishwasher made Phoenix magazine's Great 48
- Can you collect rainwater in Arizona? A look at the law
- Free truck and car show hits Glendale Fri., Nov. 13
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From AZ Big Media, KTAR News 92.3 FM and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
AZ Big Media4 hours ago
Banner Health completes expansion with Verrado facility, on AZ Big MediaBanner Health today celebrated the opening of Banner Health Center plus in Verrado during a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house.
KTAR News 92.3 FM7 hours ago
Bashas’ grocery store in Tempe closing after 40 years, on KTAR News 92.3 FMThe Chandler-based company said it decided against renewing its lease at Warner Road and McClintock Drive after reviewing the store’s performance.
Also reported byazcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
FOX 10 Phoenix7 hours ago
Drone finds missing Arizona boys; Goodyear K-9 sniffs out $96K in fentanyl l Morning News Brief, on FOX 10 PhoenixFrom a drone rescuing two missing boys in under 30 minutes, to a Goodyear K-9 sniffing out $96K in fentanyl bricks, and a Mesa officer recovering after an explosive attack, here are your top stories for November 13, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
Real Estate Daily News17 hours ago
Sonic Operator Affiliate Buys Avondale Drive-In Property for $1.56 Million, on Real Estate Daily NewsAVONDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 13, 2026) — An affiliate of the Sonic Drive-In operator at 601 N. Central Ave. in Avondale purchased the property for $1,563,500, or approximately $1,348 per square foot, ORION Investment Real Estate announced. The single-tenant, net-leased property includes a 1,160-square-foot drive-in restaurant on approximately 0.49 acres. The all-cash sale closed Nov. 6,
West Valley View17 hours ago
The District aims to transform Avondale, on West Valley ViewA new mixed-use development planned for Avondale aims to bring shopping, dining, entertainment and employment opportunities to the growing community while creating a gathering place designed to strengthen the city’s
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic19 hours ago
School district escalates dispute with Tolleson over pedestrian bridge, on azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicTolleson said a pedestrian bridge is necessary for student safety. The school district wants a big payout because of it.
Also reported by12News