The American Legion

Anna Gaines, leader of recall drive against Mayor Gordon, arrested at Sheriff Joe book signing, and more...

ARIZONA'S OWN J. EDGAR HOOVER

RUBEN ORTEGA USED THE PHOENIX POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE HIS PERSONAL AGENDA-AND HIS POLITICAL FOES

A Pain in the Assessment

Some nonprofits get propertytax bills from Maricopa County

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Some nonprofits get propertytax bills from Maricopa County

Sins of Commission

The story of a psychotic Vietnam veteran who died on the streets rattles the mental-health-care and judicial communities, triggering investigations and calls for reform

Letters

The story of a psychotic Vietnam veteran who died on the streets rattles the mental-health-care and judicial communities, triggering investigations and calls for reform

Road Kill

Electric Highway delivers dizzying, nine-hour rave-concert hybrid

Bocce Bawl

Would-be member bowled over by Arizona American-Italian Club's "antiquated" women's auxiliary

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Would-be member bowled over by Arizona American-Italian Club's "antiquated" women's auxiliary

BEST CLUB FOR SWING

Kyote Ballroom

The Bird on Mayor Phil and why the Fonz can't tell the world, "Fuck the police"

Kyote Ballroom

John McCain's Fame is Based on His POW Status, But He Has Abandoned Fellow Veterans

Kyote Ballroom

A Fistful of Hollers

Screw green grass, give us the blue stuff

Gravy Kind of Love

Screw green grass, give us the blue stuff

Chick Flick

Screw green grass, give us the blue stuff

Nice Tip

Birth of the brews

Jesus Wouldn't Do That

Trent Franks is no fiscal conservative. And he's the worst kind of Christian.

Fields of Dreams

Think your kid could be the next Shea Hillenbrand or Curt Schilling? Hook him up with the major leaguers in metro Phoenix youth baseball.

The Soupervisor

Mary Rose Wilcox has turned El Portal into the place for politicos to meet over rice and beans

Tuesdays with Si

Life lessons over the Ping-Pong table

Staying Power

During his 79 years, Vic Kramer has watched downtown Phoenix morph from a bucolic village into a seething metropolis. His vantage point: the only home he has ever known.

Shot in the Arm

Anthrax vaccine opponents are finding more allies in Congress

Night & Day

July 8 - 14, 1999

Is John McCain a War Hero?

The senator's five years as a prisoner of war have been widely viewed as heroic. But as he prepares a White House bid, a small group of detractors is determined to expose him as a wartime traitor

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The senator's five years as a prisoner of war have been widely viewed as heroic. But as he prepares a White House bid, a small group of detractors is determined to expose him as a wartime traitor

Talking Tiki

The senator's five years as a prisoner of war have been widely viewed as heroic. But as he prepares a White House bid, a small group of detractors is determined to expose him as a wartime traitor

SECOND HELPINGS

The senator's five years as a prisoner of war have been widely viewed as heroic. But as he prepares a White House bid, a small group of detractors is determined to expose him as a wartime traitor

JIM BROCK LIVED FOR BASEBALLIN HIS FINAL DAYS, HE GOT ASU TO THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

The senator's five years as a prisoner of war have been widely viewed as heroic. But as he prepares a White House bid, a small group of detractors is determined to expose him as a wartime traitor

BROCK SOLID

ASU'S BASEBALL WIZARD LOVES TO PLAY HARDBALL. THIS YEAR, HE'S HAD TO.

LOSING IT

ASU'S BASEBALL WIZARD LOVES TO PLAY HARDBALL. THIS YEAR, HE'S HAD TO.

THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD

ASU'S BASEBALL WIZARD LOVES TO PLAY HARDBALL. THIS YEAR, HE'S HAD TO.

Locally Made: Bill Hutchison Solves the New Mexico Pepper Debate

​The secret to Bill Hutchison's Kissed With Fire Salsa starts in New Mexico, where the official state bird is the roadrunner and the official state question is "red or green"?   The question refers to the New Mexico Chile, a pepper with a long and somewhat heated history in the state. I ... More >>

Get Out!: Arizona and America Join Joe Arpaio in Rushing to Inquire: Are Your Papers in Order?

​The secret to Bill Hutchison's Kissed With Fire Salsa starts in New Mexico, where the official state bird is the roadrunner and the official state question is "red or green"?   The question refers to the New Mexico Chile, a pepper with a long and somewhat heated history in the state. I ... More >>

RJ and Diane at the American Legion Post #44

RJ and Diane providing old fashioned dance music at the American Legion.​This is part of a series of reviews of bands who play weekly at local bars. The show: RJ and Diane at the American Legion Post #44 in Old Town Scottsdale. The look: Classic southwestern Americana. The smell: Red meat and veg ... More >>

August 12 In Blogs: Rick Romley, Fetish Models, Lamb of God, Chris Bianco, and PETA

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

A Fistful of Hollers

Screw green grass, give us the blue stuff

Philthy Phil's, Newman's Lounge, Chez Nous, and Other Downtown Phoenix Dives We'll Miss

Philthy Phil's R.I.P.​So long Philthy Phil's, you will be missed. In case you didn't read the news over on our sister blog Jackalope Ranch, the long-running dive bar closed its doors this week after eight years of operation. The place became more of a hipster haven in recent years, it's long serve ... More >>

Jack Harris, Deposed Phoenix Police Chief, Wins Cool National Award For Opposing SB 1070

Jack Harris, the career Phoenix cop whose controversial tenure as chief ended abruptly a few months ago, has been named as a surprise recipient of the national Freedom From Fear Award.Jack Harris wins a Freedom From Fear award​To be sure, the honor isn't one that would be doled out by the Fraterna ... More >>