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Election

Even Republicans can’t figure out what Kari Lake thinks about abortion

The U.S. Senate candidate's chaotic messaging is catching up to her from all sides.

By TJ L'Heureux

Cocktails

After 23 years, Postino now serves cocktails. Here's what to order

By Georgann Yara

Beer

These 4 Valley craft beers were named among the best in the world

By Sara Crocker

Comedy

5 great comedy clubs in metro Phoenix

By Kelly Walsh

Marijuana

4/20 feud: Phoenix Curaleaf workers protest over stalled labor talks

By TJ L'Heureux

Visual Art

One-night-only Tempe show brings together big names in local art

By Jennifer Goldberg

(Almost) 1864 no more: Arizona House repeals Civil War-era abortion ban

By Gloria Rebecca Gomez | Arizona Mirror

Crime

Arizona fake electors indicted for trying to subvert 2020 election

By Stephen Lemons

Crime

Rachel Mitchell keeps talking tough about retail theft. It’s a sham

By Stephen Lemons

Randy's Donuts rolls into Phoenix. 12 photos from opening day

By Tirion Boan

Events

4 food and drinks events happening in metro Phoenix this weekend

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Restaurant Reviews

Higher prices, higher stakes: Can Pyro live up to its own expectations?

By Dominic Armato

Cocktails

Century Grand named one of North America's 50 best bars

By Tirion Boan

How metro Phoenix libraries are embracing the digital revolution

By Leslie Chapman | Cronkite News

Arts & Culture News

Phoenix venue The Trunk Space leaving its longtime home. Here’s why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Just Announced

Stage and screen star Idina Menzel is coming to Mesa this summer

By Jennifer Goldberg

Your ultimate guide to KUPD UFest 2024 in Phoenix: Tickets, lineup and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Lists

14 awful songs and albums celebrating anniversaries in 2024

By Tom Reardon

Just Announced

Metal legends Megadeth to stop in Phoenix on summer tour

By Jennifer Goldberg

Festivals

How the M3F music festival helps Phoenix charity partners in the arts

By Sam Ballesteros | Cronkite News

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