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Former Phoenix journalist wins coveted Taylor Swift reporting gig

By O'Hara Shipe
Nov 9, 2023

Bryan West may have just scored the job of a lifetime as Gannett's first full-time Taylor Swift reporter, but the internet isn't happy about it.
New sexual trauma center in Scottsdale aims to change survivors’ lives

By TJ L'Heureux
Nov 7, 2023

After years of planning by city leaders and community partners, Ruth Place will offer a six-month program for survivors of sexual trauma.
Coalition launches push to repeal Arizona’s ‘right-to-work’ law

By TJ L'Heureux
Oct 31, 2023

Arizona Works Together has begun gathering signatures for a ballot initiative to strike “right-to-work” from Arizona’s constitution.
Bacanora chef fires up collab with Tumble on exclusive weed strain

By Geri Koeppel
Oct 26, 2023

The culinary and cannabis worlds of the Valley collide with an exclusive strain from Chef Rene Andrade and Tumble. It's Puro Amor.
Arizona’s excise tax on marijuana rakes in $208 million so far in 2023

By David Abbott | Arizona Mirror
Oct 17, 2023

Overall cannabis sales are likely to approach 2022 total of $1.4 billion, generating millions in tax revenue.
6 arrested as labor unrest at Sky Harbor reaches crescendo

By O'Hara Shipe
Sep 22, 2023

Workers are calling attention to low wages, poor working conditions, rats and cockroaches at the Phoenix airport.
Hobbs goes abroad to woo investors, celebrate new Taiwan trade office

By Juliette Rihl
Sep 20, 2023

The governor dismissed growing concerns about the impact of booming Taiwanese investment in the state: ‘Arizonans are seeing the benefit.’
This Tempe cannabis business named one of fastest growing companies in U.S.

By Rebecca Rhoades
Sep 18, 2023

‘We’ve focused 100% on Arizona. We all live here, We’re all from here.’: Explosive revenue growth puts Sonoran Roots atop Inc. 5000 rankings.
Mesa considers pushing pot businesses to 5 large industrial areas

By Rebecca Rhoades
Sep 6, 2023

The city wants cannabis businesses to cluster together away from residential and commercial areas.
Trulieve gets 6 months to fix smelly stash odors at Phoenix pot facility

By Matt Hennie
Jul 24, 2023

Pot isn’t always pleasurable. Just ask neighbors of this massive grow facility.
Giving Tree Dispensary celebrates 10 years of breaking barriers in the Valley

By Geri Koeppel
Jul 18, 2023

Arizona's only female majority-owned cannabis company marks a milestone.
‘From motor oil to olive oil.’ How one family keeps Queen Creek Olive Mill running

By Georgann Yara
Jul 14, 2023

As demand and popularity grows, the Queen Creek Olive Mill keeps up thanks to olive growers elsewhere.
Photos: Trulieve opens its 21st Arizona dispensary in Apache Junction

By O'Hara Shipe
Jul 12, 2023

Weed, wings and whopping eighths greeted customers during the grand opening.
What’s that charge on your bill? Valley restaurants explore adding service fees

By Sara Crocker
Jul 12, 2023

Have you noticed additional fees at Phoenix restaurants? These service charges aren't tips, so where exactly do they go? Here's what you need to know.
Soil to oil: A look inside Drip, a prominent cannabis concentrate lab in the Valley

By O'Hara Shipe
Jul 10, 2023

These guys dipped their hands into growing pot and built two successful brands.
Photos: Berner opens the first Cookies dispensary in the Valley

By O'Hara Shipe
Jun 30, 2023

"Arizona has always been a big part of who I am."
How Phoenix restaurants embrace people with autism as customers and employees

By Geri Koeppel
May 30, 2023

Across the Valley, restaurants are becoming more accommodating for neurodivergent people, in both providing employment opportunities and an understanding atmosphere for customers.
‘Ladylike’ cannabis products aimed at women hit the Valley

By O'Hara Shipe
May 25, 2023

New product line focuses on "mom guilt" over cannabis consumption.
Harvest celebrates 10 years of cannabis consummation in Tempe

By Geri Koeppel
May 20, 2023

Harvest celebrates 10 years in Tempe with a smokin' good time.
How sommeliers, Arizona winemakers and new bars help Phoenix's wine scene flourish

By Geri Koeppel
May 17, 2023

The wine scene in Phoenix has blossomed thanks to bars and bottle shops, a greater selection and knowledgeable staff helping people broaden their horizons.