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Robrt L. Pela

Robrt L. Pela is a former contributor to Phoenix New Times.

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Phoenix Marks a Major Anniversary This Year — But Will We Celebrate It?

Phoenix Marks a Major Anniversary This Year — But Will We Celebrate It?

By Robrt L. PelaOctober 7, 2020

Our city became a townsite 150 years ago this month.

‘Go Angels?’ An Alumnus Wants to Exorcise the Devil From ASU

‘Go Angels?’ An Alumnus Wants to Exorcise the Devil From ASU

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 30, 2020

Would students behave better if their mascot was an angel?

Best of Phoenix 2020: Drag Artist Carnita Asada Embraces the Streaming Life

Best of Phoenix 2020: Drag Artist Carnita Asada Embraces the Streaming Life

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 24, 2020

The performer is now the host of Quarantine Creators, a pandemic-era drag event for Arizona Virtual Pride.

Best of Phoenix 2020: Wild Flavors From Chef Brett Vibber

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 24, 2020

This chef is looking forward to serving his foraged finds at Wild in the near future.

Best of Phoenix 2020: An Arizona Healer at Home in the Mystic

Best of Phoenix 2020: An Arizona Healer at Home in the Mystic

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 24, 2020

Growing up, Patricia Federico didn’t realize that not everyone saw spirits.

Best of Phoenix 2020: Believing in Magic at Zombi World Market

Best of Phoenix 2020: Believing in Magic at Zombi World Market

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 24, 2020

People are turning to Santeria priestess Genevieve El-Masri for much more than merchandise these days.

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Best of Phoenix 2020: A Longtime Arizona UFO Hunter Still Has His Eyes on the Skies

Best of Phoenix 2020: A Longtime Arizona UFO Hunter Still Has His Eyes on the Skies

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 24, 2020

“These spacecrafts are real interested in this part of the desert, for some reason.”

Best of Phoenix 2020: Beyond the Grave at Papago Park’s Pyramid Tomb

Best of Phoenix 2020: Beyond the Grave at Papago Park’s Pyramid Tomb

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 24, 2020

Here’s the story behind one of Phoenix’s strangest landmarks.

Auto Hunter Roger Falcione Will Make Your Collector’s Dreams Come True

Auto Hunter Roger Falcione Will Make Your Collector’s Dreams Come True

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 23, 2020

Looking for a vintage Camaro? Someone on his website might be selling one.

The Many Lives and Wild Times of Phoenix DIY Legend Eddy Detroit

The Many Lives and Wild Times of Phoenix DIY Legend Eddy Detroit

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 23, 2020

The bongo-playing, tarot-reading, toe-sucking Phoenix punk icon has stories for days.

The Ultimate Eddy: A Primer to Mr. Detroit

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 23, 2020

Get acquainted (or reacquainted) with the music of a Phoenix legend.

Acclaimed Chinese Film <i>Our Time Machine</i> Is Sad Because It’s True

Acclaimed Chinese Film Our Time Machine Is Sad Because It’s True

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 22, 2020

I deal with Alzheimer’s every day. I thought I wouldn’t enjoy a film about it. I was wrong.

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Daniel Ben-Horin Returns to Phoenix in His Debut Novel

Daniel Ben-Horin Returns to Phoenix in His Debut Novel

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 21, 2020

Substantial Justice is the story of a man who tries to solve the murder of a pot dealer.

Bob Graham and the Mystery of the Long-Lost Phoenix Trolley Car

Bob Graham and the Mystery of the Long-Lost Phoenix Trolley Car

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 9, 2020

Where had Streetcar 509 been hiding all these years?

Arizona Theatre Company’s Chanel Bragg Is More Than Just a Person of Color

Arizona Theatre Company’s Chanel Bragg Is More Than Just a Person of Color

By Robrt L. PelaSeptember 2, 2020

The Arizona native is helping ATC adapt during the pandemic.

Here’s What One Phoenix Teacher Really Thinks About Distance Learning

Here’s What One Phoenix Teacher Really Thinks About Distance Learning

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 26, 2020

A veteran educator opens up about the challenges of this school year.

La Gattara Cat Cafe’s Founder Talks Cat Rescue in the COVID Era

La Gattara Cat Cafe’s Founder Talks Cat Rescue in the COVID Era

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 19, 2020

The founder of La Gattara Cat Cafe hasn’t let the pandemic stop her from her mission of helping felines.

Phoenix Singer-Songwriter Lonna Kelley Is Heading Home to Tucson

Phoenix Singer-Songwriter Lonna Kelley Is Heading Home to Tucson

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 12, 2020

“It’s time to be somewhere else now.”

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A Maricopa County Dem on Regrouping After Last Month’s Firebombing

A Maricopa County Dem on Regrouping After Last Month’s Firebombing

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 12, 2020

Aaron Abbott says the Maricopa County Dems will keep on keepin’ on after last month’s firebombing.

The Downtown Phoenix ‘Graffiti Houdini’ Has Covered Up His Last Tag

The Downtown Phoenix ‘Graffiti Houdini’ Has Covered Up His Last Tag

By Robrt L. PelaAugust 3, 2020

Don Olund reckons he removed about 50,000 downtown Phoenix graffiti tags in his day.

Ralph Michael Brekan’s New Stoner Comedy <i>Supatoonz</i> Is About More Than Pot

Ralph Michael Brekan’s New Stoner Comedy Supatoonz Is About More Than Pot

By Robrt L. PelaJuly 26, 2020

The part-time Phoenix resident discusses his new animated series.

Mall Brat: A Late ’70s Class Trip of Sorts to Metrocenter

Mall Brat: A Late ’70s Class Trip of Sorts to Metrocenter

By Robrt L. PelaJuly 16, 2020

All my favorite rites of passage took place at Metro.

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