Hamster fun and information Top Stories: Hottest U.S. cities? Here’s w… by You are subscribed to this email as: peter.hovis@gmail.com Read New Times Open in Browser daily newsletter Hottest U.S. cities? Here’s where Phoenix ranks Everyone knows Phoenix is hot. A better question is: Is any city in the country hotter? By TJ L’Heureux Readers on the suicide lanes: ‘Life flashing before your eyes daily’ Some decry the confusing signs and constant accidents. Others think anyone who doesn’t understand the signs is an idiot. By TJ L’Heureux Phoenix location of TikTok-famous gaming facility to open soon It’s almost time to explore the first Arizona location of Activate, a high-tech fun center. By Jennifer Goldberg TODAY’S TRENDING STORIES Maricopa County Reads summer program offers prizes for all ages It’s Maricopa County Reads season, and you can earn rewards for every minute your nose is in a book. By Jennifer Goldberg Epic guest list anchors annual Phoenix Fan Fusion convention Celebrity panels, wrestling matches, video game tournaments, trivia contests — there’s something for everyone. By Benjamin Leatherman Two prominent Old Town Scottsdale eateries have closed. What to know A pair of double-decker restaurants have departed their high-profile spaces in Scottsdale. By Sara Crocker Valley Bar: A look back at 10 years of music at Phoenix’s underground venue Photos from a decade of concerts, dance parties and nightlife events at Valley Bar in downtown Phoenix. By Benjamin Leatherman Murkemz has created a strong Valley presence and now the world is listening The rising rap star went from spamming Twitter comments to being shouted out by Ice-T, and he’s just getting started. By Mike Madriaga MORE NEWS MORE FOOD & DRINK MORE ARTS & CULTURE MORE MUSIC Manage Profile | Unsubscribe To ensure you receive our emails, please add inbox@phoenixnewtimes-insider.com to your address book. You are receiving this advertisement newsletter because you have signed up on our website or at an event, participated in a promotion, or purchased a ticket to an event. Thank you for your patronage. © 2025 Phoenix New Times, LLC. All rights reserved. 1201 E. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85034 Share this: Click to share on Patreon (Opens in new window) Patreon Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Secure your spot at the Austrian GP! 🏁 The Hullabaloo Returns to Flagstaff & More! RJ Hamster Related articles HamstersHamstersHamsterWhy DigitalOcean Outpaces Cloud Giants…50% off your 2nd calendar…Our birthday sale only happens…Two shades, one frameWhat Really Happened At That…Which battery brand used the…Don’t Miss the Sweetest Back-to-School…