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Mold and chemicals: The worst restaurant inspections in October
Restaurants

Mold and chemicals: The worst restaurant inspections in October

By Tirion BoanNovember 14, 2025

County health inspectors found moldy food, rusted machinery and chemicals in unsafe places last month.

The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix
Bars & Breweries

The Top 100 Bars in Phoenix

By Tirion BoanNovember 13, 2025

From classic dives to cocktail spots, beer and wine taprooms and neighborhood favorites, here are our top 100 bars to grab a drink across the Valley.

The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix
Restaurants

The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersNovember 12, 2025

Whether you’re craving a crispy smash burger or a meatball-sized patty, these 10 Valley burger joints have you covered.

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Critic's Notebook

Seven perfect albums to listen to during a breakup

By Charlotte CurranNovember 8, 2025

Splitting up can suck. These records and an ugly cry alone in your room may be just what you need.

The five most terrifying songs ever recorded
Critic's Notebook

The five most terrifying songs ever recorded

By Glenn FosbraeyOctober 31, 2025

Halloween season inspires a hunt for spooky tunes. These are chill-inducing all year round.

Features

Ultimate Halloween playlist: 30 songs that deliver thrills and chills

By Shi BradleyOctober 30, 2025

From hip-hop horror to rhythm & boos, these tracks will raise the dead.

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Crime & Police

Fanboy Joe Arpaio loves sending random celebs happy birthday tweets

By Morgan FischerOctober 23, 2025

Besides racial profiling, Arpaio loves little more than celebrities. Here are the most random he’s wished a happy birthday.

Live pigeons and dead fish: The worst restaurant inspections in September
Restaurants

Live pigeons and dead fish: The worst restaurant inspections in September

By Tirion BoanOctober 7, 2025

Meat stored in garbage bags, stagnant water and flies contributed to the startling situations found in Valley kitchens.

Dishes from Catch.
Restaurants

The 8 most exciting Phoenix restaurant openings in September

By Tirion BoanOctober 6, 2025

From brewpubs to sushi bars, these new restaurants are making a splash.

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The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in September
Restaurants

The 5 best bites we tasted at Phoenix restaurants in September

By Tirion Boan and OthersOctober 2, 2025

From a standout sushi bar in Phoenix to a new Indian restaurant in Tempe, these Valley eateries wowed us last month.

Sushi platter from Sushi Friend in Phoenix.
Restaurants

Our top 12 favorite sushi restaurants in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan and OthersSeptember 30, 2025

From traditional Japanese preparations to modern twists, the sushi at these Phoenix restaurants stands out.

Critic's Notebook

Headlines to earworms: Songs inspired by unfortunate real-life events

By Cory FryeSeptember 26, 2025

A list of songs by a writer who has mixed feelings about lists.

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Critic's Notebook

The 13 best record stores in metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times WritersSeptember 23, 2025

Where to find the best vinyl in the Valley.

Critic's Notebook

The 20 most epic Arizona State Fair concerts since 2000

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 22, 2025

Rhianna, Flaming Lips, Pitbull and other legends have brought their A-game to the fair.

Critic's Notebook

Which of the 6 Beatles’ sons has the biggest music career?

By Jason LeValleySeptember 19, 2025

A ranked look at their respective bands and projects.

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Critic's Notebook

7 charities that show headbangers have big hearts

By Lauren WiseSeptember 12, 2025

These organizations, led by musicians and members of the heavy metal circuit, help support a variety of needs.

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Business

7 Arizona billionaires make new richest people in U.S. ranking

By Morgan FischerSeptember 11, 2025

A father-son duo takes the top two spots in Arizona, with one cracking the top 50.

The desert at sunset.
Weather

2025 ranks among hottest Phoenix summers on record

By Zach BuchananSeptember 10, 2025

According to the National Weather Service, nine of the 10 hottest Phoenix summers have happened since 2000.

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Transportation

This Phoenix street is among the deadliest roads in the U.S.

By Cheyla DavermanSeptember 10, 2025

Eight of Phoenix’s biggest arteries rank among the 50 deadliest roads in the country, according to a new analysis.

Concerts

Here are Phoenix’s biggest fall 2025 music festivals

By Benjamin LeathermanSeptember 9, 2025

Goldrush, Dreamy Draw and WayneFest mark the return of the fall music festival season.

lightning striking in arizona
Weather

Map: What parts of Phoenix had the most rain last night?

By Zach BuchananSeptember 4, 2025

Areas of the Valley got more rain Wednesday night than during the massive haboob and storm that hit Phoenix in late August.

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