My mom was murdered in 1993. Scottsdale police don’t seem to care
My mom, Renata Bateman, was brutally beaten to death decades ago. Scottsdale police haven’t done much since then.
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Dream job alert: Phoenix New Times needs a hellraising news editor
We’re looking for a local journalist with the skills, values and passion to steer our news section.
Building community: We’re testing article comments (again)
We want our website to be a forum for community discussion. So we’re bringing back the ability for readers to comment on articles.
Rising costs are crushing small independent restaurants like ours
We know customers are frustrated by higher menu prices. We are, too, but rising fuel costs left us no other choice.
Phoenix readers feel sorry for Jamaica about getting Kari Lake
Donald Trump nominated Kari Lake to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica. New Times readers couldn’t help but laugh.
Op-ed: Phoenix treating the homeless like biohazards instead of people
If a new city ordinance passes as expected, after June 1, feeding wild birds could be more legal than feeding the unhoused.
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First Friday isn’t ending — it’s evolving
Change is the nature of the downtown Phoenix art walk.
Phoenix roasts Morrissey over 2026 tour stop: ‘I hear he canceled already’
Readers got snarky at the English singer-songwriter’s expense.
I knew Arizona’s safety net was frayed. Then I almost fell through it
I lost my job and had to navigate the Arizona Department of Economic Security. It was a nightmare.
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New Times readers aren’t impressed by Tempe’s new Mill Avenue sign
“Looks cheap AF”
We’re sweetening our fundraiser: Happy hour is on New Times
You help us pay the bills, we cover the Valley and help you get your drink on. Do we have a deal?
DoorDash Grandma doesn’t need to save 4 cents on taxes, she needs a living wage
As gas and rent skyrocket, viral ‘heartwarming’ stories of working seniors are starting to look a lot more like horror stories.
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I need help caring for my daughter. Arizona is jerking us around
I have cancer and need care for my daughter, who has Down syndrome. The Department of Economic Security isn’t helping.
You ask, we answer: Introducing the Weekly WTF
The only thing better than journalism made for you, is journalism inspired by you. Submit your questions about life in Phoenix so we can investigate.
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ICE’s Surprise detention center is near my school. Does my congressman care?
My classmates must pass the facility every morning. Our representatives have responded with silence, deflection or worse.
You there! Reader! Take the Phoenix New Times reader survey
You know what you want — and we want to hear from you. Here’s your chance to tell us what you want to see from New Times (and maybe win a prize).
New Times readers aren’t high on Mark Kelly’s presidential prospects
Sen. Mark Kelly admitted he’s considering a run for president in 2028. Some readers welcomed the idea, while others laughed.
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Op-ed: Why can’t Circle K sell me a beer without invading my privacy?
There’s a difference between checking my birthdate and scanning — and logging — all my personal information.
Op-ed: ASU needs to show courage and stand up to ICE
Unlike some Valley schools, ASU has shown neither courage to say that ICE is unwelcome nor care for its own community.
Standing with our communities, supporting all immigrants
Voice Media Group supports those participating in the nationwide ICE strike, and does not support the current administration’s actions against immigrants. A message from our CEO and editorial director.
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Op-ed: We kicked government spy cameras out of Sedona. You can too
Flock license plate cameras track your movements. Our city got rid of them, and you can push yours to do the same.