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History & Nostalgia

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Features

The Brickhouse: A look back at downtown Phoenix’s iconic music venue

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 23, 2026

Did you catch any shows at this former hotspot?

Valley Life

A look back at Glen Guyett’s most iconic Phoenix signs

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 23, 2026

The prolific artist and designer’s famed works include Mr. Lucky’s and Valley National Bank.

Illustration of iconic Phoenix signs designed by Glen Guyett, including Mr. Lucky’s, Bill Johnson’s Big Apple and the Kon Tiki Hotel.
Valley Life

Remembering Glen Guyett, the iconic sign designer who shaped Phoenix

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 22, 2026

The influential artist and designer died on Jan. 5.

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This iconic Phoenix alternative station returns after decades away

By Benjamin LeathermanJanuary 21, 2026

And it’s ‘infused with AI technology.’

Martin Luther King and his supporters debaord an airplane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 1964.
Features

These musicians boycotted Arizona until we recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Jennifer GoldbergJanuary 19, 2026

Arizona resisted Martin Luther King Jr. Day until 1992, and in response, these artists refused to play here.

Critic's Notebook

9 beloved Arizona bands from the ’80s and ’90s

By Chad CarnahanJanuary 15, 2026

How many do you remember?

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Tempe History Museum’s local skateboarding exhibit closes soon
Valley Life

Tempe History Museum’s local skateboarding exhibit closes soon

By Tom ReardonJanuary 13, 2026

You’ve only got a few more weeks to check out the award-winning “Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History.”

Features

5 things to know about this visionary electronic music pioneer

By Prudence Rees-Lee | The ConversationJanuary 11, 2026

The BBC program she co-founded is responsible for the “Doctor Who” theme.

A block party packed with people at night.
Valley Life

Tempe New Year’s Eve block party: A look back at the iconic NYE event

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 31, 2025

Midnight chip drops, packed crowds and live music turned Mill Avenue into an NYE landmark.

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Features

Inside the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ overlooked music catalog

By Kron KronersonDecember 26, 2025

Sure, everyone knows the theme song, but the ‘heroes in a half-shell’ have a trove of tunes.

Features

Carrying the torch: Sublime’s unexpected revival

By Jason LeValleyDecember 21, 2025

Jakob Nowell stepped into dad Bradley’s shoes as frontman and is making history.

Take a look inside the new and improved Durant’s
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Take a look inside the new and improved Durant’s

By Tirion BoanDecember 19, 2025

The iconic Phoenix steakhouse has a refreshed look and an updated menu. Here’s what to expect.

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End of an Era: Family and friends remember Kevin Daly

By Tom Reardon and OthersDecember 18, 2025

Stories and memories about the rocker, gearhead and all-around good dude.

A carousel inside a suburban mall.
Valley Life

Why is a Mesa mall replacing its beloved double-decker carousel?

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 18, 2025

The landmark ride will get a new spin early next year.

A white-haired punk guitarist plays in a record store.
Features

Tempe names Dec. 11 Kevin Daly Day for punk guitarist

By Benjamin LeathermanDecember 9, 2025

How a grassroots push turned into an official city honor for a local music scene lifer.

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‘Presto’: The impact of Rush’s 1989 album

By Cory FryeDecember 1, 2025

A deep, and personal dive, into the ‘Holy Triumvirate’s’ 13th studio release.

Features

Remembering Jimmy Cliff: Reggae’s first international star

By Kenny MonroseNovember 26, 2025

A look at the groundbreaking musician’s uncompromising politics.

Valley Life

Danelle Plaza memories: A look back at Tempe’s beloved strip mall

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 26, 2025

A nostalgic trip through the East Valley landmark’s history and the spots people loved most.

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Features

I met Fabio at a Phoenix grocery store and still have a touch of regret

By Kron KronersonNovember 18, 2025

How that went and a dive into the album I wanted to talk to him about: “Fabio After Dark.”

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Features

Phoenix record store’s new owner wants to build a ‘vinyl village.’ Here’s what that means

By Amy YoungNovember 14, 2025

Josh ‘Breezy’ Briese puts a new spin on a storied midtown spot.

A bowling alley.
Outdoors & Rec

This metro Phoenix bowling alley has closed after 62 years

By Benjamin LeathermanNovember 7, 2025

Glenfair Lanes won’t reopen after closing for renovations earlier this year.

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Valley Life

12 most haunted places in Phoenix, Tempe and around Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman and OthersOctober 27, 2025

Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe and downtown Phoenix’s Orpheum Theatre are just two places in Arizona where you could see a ghost.

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