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Phoenix's best haunted houses and Halloween displays in 2023

Phoenix's best haunted houses and Halloween displays in 2023

Prix Fixe Menu Mania is Here

Prix Fixe Menu Mania is Here

With a Celebration of Heritage and a Passion for Food, This Couple Is Dominating the Phoenix Dining Scene

By Sara Crocker
Mar 23, 2023

They started with an old Dairy Queen drive-thru. Now, Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin run restaurants all around the Valley, including their newest concept, Cocina Chiwas.
West Valley Residents Savor a Burst of Local Flavor as Independent Restaurants Move In

By Georgann Yara
Feb 2, 2023

The West Valley may finally shed its chain reputation as local restaurants move in.
The Edge: An Oral History of Phoenix’s Iconic Alt-Rock Radio Station

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 27, 2023

A look back at the rise and fall of the Valley's beloved alternative radio powerhouse.
Barstool Sports Expands Its Boorish Brand With a New Scottsdale Bar

By Natasha Yee
Jan 11, 2023

Barstool Sports' new Scottsdale bar is now open, marking another step in the controversial company's Arizona expansion.
A Very Phoenix Thanksgiving: 14 Things We’re Thankful for in the Valley

By Phoenix New Times Writers
Nov 24, 2022

Despite its flaws, Phoenix has plenty of things to be thankful for. Phoenix New Times writers and editors share their favorites to kickstart the holiday season.
Educators Quitting Classrooms and Running for Arizona Legislature in Record Numbers

By Elias Weiss
Nov 4, 2022

Arizona teachers are evacuating the classroom in record numbers. Where are they going? The state legislature — if the voters allow.
Bacanora Wins a Lot of Awards. ‘Toughest Reservation to Get in the City’ Might Be One of Them

By Georgann Yara
Oct 27, 2022

Long waits and monthly reservation drops are par for the course when battling for a table at Bacanora.
Legend City: An Oral History of Phoenix's Iconic Bygone Theme Park

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 3, 2022

A nostalgia-filled thrill ride through 20 years of memories.
Pizza and Pipes: Organ Stop Pizza Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Pie and Nostalgia

By Kenneth Quayle
Sep 14, 2022

One of the most unique restaurants in the Valley, Mesa's Organ Stop Pizza has been pairing pizza with organ music for 50 years.
How Walter Productions Became A Mainstay of Burning Man and Phoenix's Culture Scene

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 1, 2022

From art cars to artsy venues and beyond.
Eastside Records: An Oral History of Tempe's Legendary Record Store

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jul 28, 2022

Cueing up 35 years of memories.
Rocket Man: Scottsdale Astronaut Will Be the First to Spend Eternity in Deep Space

By Elias Weiss
Jul 19, 2022

Philip Chapman's only wish in life was to go to space. In death, his wish is coming true.
Physicians on a Mission, Phoenix Surgeons Save Lives in Mexico for Free

By Elias Weiss
Jun 21, 2022

Rocky Point is more than a beachy tourist trap. A team of surgeons from Phoenix is working for free there to save the lives of Mexico's most impoverished — cartel members included.
Phoenix Fan Fusion: A Geek's History of Arizona’s Biggest Pop-Culture Event

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 27, 2022

Two decades of nerdy fun, costumed heroes, and celebrity encounters.
The Blunt Club: An Oral History of Phoenix’s Longest-Running Hip-Hop Night

By Benjamin Leatherman
May 19, 2022

Memories from two decades of beats, b-boys, and big nights.
Too Close for Comfort: The Ku Klux Klan's Global Headquarters is in Glendale

By Elias Weiss
Apr 7, 2022

They've killed. They've bombed. They've terrorized. And they're right under our noses here in metro Phoenix.
Coen Heads: How Phoenix Played a Starring Role in Raising Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 17, 2022

You'll have to forgive TJ Kuhn if his memories of his big-screen debut in a major motion picture are a little fuzzy. After all, he was only less than a year old at the time. In 1987, the Valley native played infant Nathan Junior in the screwball comedy crime caper...
The Phoenix Lights UFO Sightings in 1997: An Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 10, 2022

How the unexplained encounter stunned the Valley exactly 25 years ago this week.
Is This Phoenix Pastor a Spiritual Shaman or an Ayahuasca Kingpin — or Both?

By Katya Schwenk
Nov 18, 2021

Clay Villanueva served the psychoactive brew at his Vine of Light Church. Then he got raided by the county.
Slow and Low: Cruising Around in Phoenix's Lowrider Scene

By Robrt L. Pela
Oct 11, 2021

Lowrider culture used to be shady. Today, it's more about do-gooders. But it's always been about the cars.

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