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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The nation has seen six years of legal medical or recreational marijuana use in 23 states and Washington, D.C., not to mention decades of widespread illegal use, but experts still have no real idea whether the drug poses any significant danger. What is certain is that marijuana is the second...
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...
I hope you're ready for something completely different. Newcomers W.A.S.H. is hitting the local EDM scene and they hope to take it by storm with their maniacal duck heads, offensive t-shirts, and amazing beats. Today, they release what is their second song and their first video for the infectiously catchy...
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,...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
A student advocate group for veterans is insisting that the University of Phoenix drop sponsorship of its namesake stadium in Glendale and spend the millions of dollars on educating students. The outcry comes at a time when the institution is under substantial scrutiny regarding allegations of predatory recruitment tactics, staggering tuition rates,...
If you had plans to attend the Fourth of July outdoor concert by Little Big Town at Salt River Fields, said plans just went up kaboom like a skyrocket. Word broke earlier today that the by the performance by country music act on Saturday, July 4 — which was part...
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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...
Matt Solberg admits that the inaugural Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest last December was a bit of a gamble. It’s quite understandable, considering the circumstances of the event. “The whole thing was kind of a risk,” Solberg says. “And we had doubts last year whether or not it was actually going...
Amy's Baking Company, the Scottsdale restaurant made famous by its appearance on Kitchen Nightmares in 2013, will close its doors for good, according to a report by the Associated Press. Reportedly wners Amy and Samy Bouzaglo are in final negotiations for the sale of the restaurant, which is located at 7366 E...
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...
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...
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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Following widespread public incense, the Tonto National Forest Service is “taking another look” at a plan to roundup a famous herd of wild horses that lives along the Salt River in Mesa. “At the current time we do not have plans to remove the horses,” said Carrie Templin, a public...
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...
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...
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...