Two Brothers Kitchen is one of a kind Story and photo by Niki D’Andrea You don’t often find a true neighborhood diner in a town as young as Anthem, but there it is: Two Brothers Kitchen, which has been feeding satisfied locals since 2012. The menu here is breakfast and lunch comfort food, not unlike what one finds at a Denny’s. The difference between Two Brothers Kitchen and Denny’s is that Two Brothers is ...

‘The In Between Times’ leave him feeling outside For all the many reasons life feels so tricky in 2018 – hideous partisan politics, the changing divide between genders, the inexplicable popularity of the Kardashians – one reason has stood out to me as of late. We’re living through a confusing time period that I’ve come to call “The In Between Times.” That would be the space between “back in the day” and som ...

The Daisy Mountain Veteran’s Parade and Charity Picnic honors heroes By Niki D’Andrea Every year at 11:11 a.m. on November 11, something magical happens in Anthem. That’s when the sun beams precisely through the five white pillars that comprise the Anthem Veteran’s Memorial and shines a spotlight on the Great Seal of the United States. It’s a monumental marvel engineered by James Martin that draws thousands ...

ProSkill Plumbing, Heating & Air offers outstanding services with transparent pricing By Alison Stanton When a North Valley home or business owner calls ProSkill Plumbing, Heating & Air to get a quote for a new air conditioning unit, they can rest assured that they will receive highly-trained service as quickly as possible. What clients also do not have to worry about, notes co-owner Tyler Ringe, is ...

Boulder Creek senior and class president Hayden Miller shares his hopes for BCHS By Emma Suttell Ask any Boulder Creek student about senior Hayden Miller, and they’ll tell you the same thing: He’s a confident leader, a great role model and someone entirely dedicated to getting involved at Boulder Creek. Walking into his final year at Boulder Creek, Miller was named student body president for a second year i ...

Legislative candidates on three big issues in Anthem By Eric Newman   The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce held a Legislative Town Hall on August 14, featuring the Arizona State legislative candidates in District 1. Incumbent Karen Fann (R), along with Jo Craycraft (D), Noel Campbell (R), Jodi Rooney (R), Jan Manolis (D) and Dr. Ed Gogek (D) took questions from Anthem-area citizens and press concerning ...

Trunk & Treat is back and bigger than ever By Heather Maxwell The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce will be bringing Trunk & Treat back again this year to Anthem’s west side. Valley children and families are invited to come out to the Crossroads Church/Caurus Academy Middle/High School plaza on 41st Drive on Saturday, October 27th from 4 to 7 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will line the plaza ...

Amped Coffee Company goes to 11 By Shelley Sakala The local community has a reputation for rushing to check out new businesses. So, when Amped Coffee Company opened their doors 90 days ago, they opted for a “soft” opening to help manage the initial rush. It didn’t work. Customers showed up from day one and haven’t stopped coming since. Amped Coffee Company is the creation of owners Keith and Jeanine Walashe ...

Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon kicks up dust with bull riding, dancing and dining By Lauren Wise   “Are you guys ready for some Saturday night buuulllll ridin’!” a voice hollered over the loudspeaker system. The desert breeze swirled through the stands, causing dust devils to rise and fall throughout the cheering crowd at Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon.   “Slick Phelps, ladies and gentlemen!” T ...

The Madonna Eye Lift provides non-surgical eye rejuvenation By Kelly Collins Like the pop diva’s lyrics, the Madonna Eye Lift is a non-surgical procedure that is “Just like a prayer” (or an answer to one) – and “It’s like a dream to me.” The Madonna Eye Lift technique was pioneered by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Bruce Katz. Dr. Katz realized that by using fractional lasers, he could dramatically impro ...