Read the most popular business and community news from the past week from the Phoenix area.

Town of Gilbert transportation bond vote tightens, holds bare lead

The town of Gilbert’s $515 million streets, transportation and infrastructure bond still leads, but a count of the ballots Nov. 4 turned in Tuesday has brought the issue to nearly a tie.

Election results: city of Chandler bond, Chandler USD override appear to be passing

The bond package was split into five questions: parks, fire, police, streets and facilities. All five categories were passing as of 8 p.m. Nov. 2.


Kazu Ramen opening this winter in Gilbert

The Japanese restaurant specializes in ramen dishes.

Black Rock Coffee Bar to open in downtown Chandler

The building is part of a new construction project project expected to bring several new businesses to downtown.


Declaring she will not quit, co-owner grows Willow Massage + Spa through trials

Tracey Groy has spent most of her work life as a certified public accountant, but the stress of that job was not good for her with a family history of heart disease.

Tom Blodgett and Alexa D’ Angelo Contributed to this report.