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Phoenix's controversial dress code

Phoenix's controversial dress code

Favorite Suns: An oral history of the 1993 NBA Finals

Favorite Suns: An oral history of the 1993 NBA Finals

How a Phoenix threshold choir reframes death for both the living and dead

By Chris Coplan
May 26, 2023

More than singing to the ill and/or dying, these groups promote important conversations about healthcare, grief and more.
Phoenix Police Killed Jacob Harris. Prosecutors Charged the Teen’s Friends with His Murder

By Meg O'Connor
Mar 14, 2023

“They didn’t have to shoot my son down like a dog in the street.”
Meet the ‘Cow Guy’: Gail Palmer Is Fighting Grand Canyon University to Keep His Land

By Katya Schwenk
Feb 17, 2023

Gail Palmer has a cow pasture in the middle of Grand Canyon University's campus. And he's determined not to give it up.
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.
The Departed: A Final Farewell to Notable Arizonans We Lost in 2022

By Phoenix New Times Writers
Jan 25, 2023

A judge and mother, a beloved bar owner, a neighborhood activist, artists, an advocate for the unhoused, a Holocaust survivor, and so many more. Here's our by no means comprehensive list of notable Arizonans we lost in 2022.
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.
Soulful Spirit: Meet the Couple Foraging Flavors to Craft a Uniquely Arizona Gin

By Chris Malloy
Dec 21, 2022

Juniper berries foraged from the Sedona wilderness flavor this uniquely Arizona spirit.
Dead Man Dining: What We Learned From Decades of Last Meal Requests on Arizona's Death Row

By Elias Weiss
Dec 16, 2022

The Phoenix New Times analyzed the last meal requests of people executed in the state since 1992 — 40 men in all. Fresh vegetables, ice cream and fries were among the most requested items.
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.
The Sheriff’s Office Takes 611 Days to Investigate Misconduct. It’s Supposed to Take 85

By Katya Schwenk
Sep 27, 2022

In a matter of weeks, U.S. District Court Judge G. Murray Snow plans to cite Sheriff Paul Penzone and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for contempt of court over a backlog of investigations into complaints of misconduct against employees.
How Arizona Became the Biggest State in the West for Sports Betting

By Elias Weiss
Sep 27, 2022

California is overpopulated by professional sports teams. Nevada is the gambling capital of the globe. And then there's Arizona, nestled in between, somehow dominating the sports gambling market after just a year.
Snared: How a South Phoenix Kid Got 16 Years in the Slammer for One Ounce of Weed

By Katya Schwenk
Aug 4, 2022

In 2015, Trent Bouhdida sold an undercover cop an ounce of marijuana. He's serving a 16-year prison sentence.
Joe Arpaio’s Dying Wish: One Final Desperate Grab for Power

By Elias Weiss
Jul 30, 2022

If you didn't like him as sheriff, you're not gonna like him as mayor.
Eastside Records: An Oral History of Tempe's Legendary Record Store

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jul 28, 2022

Cueing up 35 years of memories.
How a Phoenix Attorney Made Abortion Law 'Viable'

By Michael Kiefer
Jun 14, 2022

Arizona attorneys Larry Hammond and Andrew Hurwitz clerked in U.S. Supreme Court when Roe v Wade was ruled. Arizona lawyers and justices have played a huge role in shaping abortion law.
Investigating the Nightmarish Health Care Crisis Inside Maricopa County’s Jails

By Katya Schwenk
Jun 2, 2022

Severe understaffing has led to basic failures in medical care in the Maricopa County jails, according to internal documents obtained by Phoenix New Times.
A Deadly Toll: Memorial Day is a Reminder of Vet Suicide on the Home Front

By Scott Bourque
May 30, 2022

There had been a “flight line mishap” involving a junior sailor and a helicopter at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and two U.S. Navy chief petty officers had the unenviable task of informing that sailor’s parents about the accident.
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.