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Lake Havasu politics ruined an Arizona spring break party
DJ CEO was booked for a gig at Kokomo Beach Club. Then local Republicans found out about his “F*CK ICE” song.
By Morgan Fischer
Maricopa County Fair 2026 continues this weekend. What to know before you go
Find rides, fried favorites and crowd-pleasing attractions at fairgrounds.
By Benjamin Leatherman
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly pay-what-you-can day
It’s the last Community Day to see the garden’s butterfly habitat and the “Desert Pulse” exhibit.
By Jennifer Goldberg
New Phoenix summer forecast released: What to expect
The heat? That’s a given. But a chance at a strong monsoon season? That’s a gift.
By Morgan Fischer
THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Phoenix is now one of the coldest housing markets in the U.S.
Several Valley cities rank among the U.S. markets where housing prices have slowed down the most.
By Clarissa Sosin
These 7 Phoenix restaurants, bars and bakeries are now closed
The Valley said goodbye to a classic Italian eatery, a viral taco shop and Scottsdale’s rose-covered restaurant.
By Tirion Boan
Find stellar slices at the 10 best pizzerias in Phoenix
Huge New York slices. Wood-fired Neapolitan pies. Tavern-style thin crust. Phoenix has it all. Here’s where to find the best pizza in the Valley.
By Tirion Boan, Sara Crocker, New Times Staff
Phoenix selling $1.5M hydrogen-powered bus it bought just two years ago
The city bought the “zero emissions” bus without sourcing the hydrogen it would need to operate.
By Isabella Ludlow | Cronkite News
10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend
Live sounds abound in the Valley this weekend. Here are some top options.
By Benjamin Leatherman
The 9 worst Phoenix restaurant inspections in March
Dead lobsters, live cockroaches and moldy nacho cheese were found in Valley kitchens last month.
By Tirion Boan
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