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Naked Cop Never Was “Exposed” in Massage Bust, Glendale PD Insists

A detective in a massage-parlor sting was nude when he began receiving what court records call a "hand job" from a suspect in May, but Glendale police insist the officer stayed within policy. The incident during an undercover operation demonstrates the fine line officers have to walk to make busts...
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10 Phoenix Food Emoji You Need on Your Phone

We think it's time to put Phoenix on the map when it comes to the most ubiquitous form of self-expression these days — the emoji. Here are 10 emoji every Phoenix food scenester needs on his or her phone. And, yes, we've got your taco.  Chef Chris Bianco: What better...
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11 Best Music Venues in Phoenix of 2015

Last month New Times celebrated the city with our 37th annual Best of Phoenix edition. Here are our top picks for the best places to catch live music in Metro Phoenix. Best Country Bar Norton's Country Corner The trek to Queen Creek might be too far for downtown Phoenix types,...
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Legendary Shack Shakers Have Impressed a Lot of Famous Musicians

It’s surprising how much attention a band can get for playing the music they love. Nashville’s Legendary Shack Shakers are no strangers to this. The southern gothic rockabilly act goes above and beyond much of those genres to throw down their captivating version of hillbilly blues-rock. Over the years, the...
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Recent I-10 Shootings Bring Back Bad Memories of Serial Snipers

Phoenix motorists taking the I-10 over the long Labor Day weekend will have more to worry about than just holiday traffic.  They face the unnerving prospect that a windshield, a side door or the gas tank of their vehicle could be pierced by a random bullet, fired by an unknown...
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ARAE Wins Phoenix Fashion Week Eveningwear Designer of 2015

Day one of Phoenix Fashion Week 2015 was off to an exciting, if imperfect, start, but day two quickly lost that momentum. Thursday night's emerging designers made an effort to create a spectacle, with Charmosa hosting a fire dancer and Medium Apparel Co.'s runway show started with a performance from...
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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Upbeat on Marijuana Legalization

In a sign that may bode well for legalization in Arizona next year, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper sounds surprisingly upbeat about his state's bold marijuana law in an interview with our sister publication, Westword. Opponents of planned ballot measures in Arizona for the November 2016 election often point to Colorado...
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5 New Music Videos by Phoenix Artists

Summer is finally ending, and the local music scene is ready for the temperature change with some cool new music video releases. Phoenix favorites like decker., MysticBlu, Red Tank!, No Volcano, and Pro Teens are bursting into fall with new multimedia material. Each of the videos by these five different...
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State Health Agency Has No Evidence That Marijuana Killed Anyone

After five years of legal medical-marijuana in Arizona, health department officials say this week they have no evidence that marijuana has been the cause of any death in the state. Nor can the same officials present to the public any supporting evidence behind a 2013 study that claims the deaths...
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Valley Bar in Downtown Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: Valley Bar 130 North Central Avenue (602) 368-3121 valleybarphx.com The Hours: Monday-Friday, 5-7 p.m., and all night on Sundays (6 p.m. to close). Perfect For: Cocktails and bar games with your favorite hipster. Maybe bring your friend with the “Love Phoenix or Leave Phoenix” bumper sticker on her...
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Glendale Police Raid Medical-Marijuana Farmer’s Market Club, Nine Arrested

A popular medical-marijuana club that hosted regular "Farmer's Markets" was raided by a Glendale SWAT team on Wednesday, resulting in nine arrests at five different locations. Tactical units served search warrants at "locations spanning Glendale, Phoenix and Buckeye," according to a Glendale police news release, and 20 other people could...
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9 Must-See Guests at Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015

Booking special guests for a big geek convention often takes a lot of time, effort, patience, and persistence. Just ask Brandy Kuschel, who spends most of the year wrangling all manner of famed actors, artists, and geek icons for both Phoenix Comicon in the spring and its spinoff wintertime event,...
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Joe Arpaio’s Incredibly Shrinking Posse (w/Update)

It ain't just Sheriff Joe's poll numbers that have dropped like a hot rock on thin ice. Arpaio's much ballyhooed posse has taken a hit numbers-wise as well, according to the court-appointed monitor's latest quarterly report. Arpaio uses his posse to garner media attention, sending his volunteer force of non-cops...
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Paul Babeu’s Dark Money Group Is All About…Paul Babeu

So here's a giant surprise, Pinal County Sheriff and unannounced candidate for U.S. Congress Paul Babeu is the "honorary chairman," of a dark money, 501(c)4 non-profit that is pimping....yes, you guessed it, Paul Babeu.  Babeu's new Arizona Security and Prosperity Project's website promises that the group will pursue "public advocacy for...
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Jon Jenkins: 2015 Big Brain Awards Finalist, Design

You submitted nominations for the best and brightest emerging Valley creatives, and the results are in. Presenting the 2015 Big Brain finalists. Leading up to the announcement of winners at Artopia on May 9, Jackalope Ranch, Chow Bella, and Up on the Sun will introduce the finalists. Up today is...