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The Departure of Another Director Raises Questions About the Future of Phoenix Art Museum

By Robrt L. Pela
Jun 23, 2021

Tim Rodgers is leaving the helm of Phoenix Art Museum after less than a year, another blow to the beleaguered institution.
How Cheap Can You Get on a Date? How About the Chili's 2 For $25?

By Bri Valdivia
May 20, 2021

We explore whether or not cheap meal deals make for a good date night.
Gassy Foods: Thoughts on QuikTrip Chefs and the Evolution of Convenience Store Dining

By Robrt L. Pela
Feb 15, 2021

Gas stations have gone from offering over-priced sundries to employing corporate chefs.
Why Did Julie Gunnigle Make This Baffling, Craven Post About Allister Adel's Recovery?

By David Hudnall
Jan 27, 2021

Yikes.
Phoenix's Safegay: Thoughts on Vanity, the Past, and Grocery Shopping in Public

By Robrt L. Pela
Jan 4, 2021

Fear and loathing at the Midtown Safeway.
Why Is ASU Scared of This One Statistic?

By Erasmus Baxter
Oct 6, 2020

Percent positivity measures how widespread the virus is.
Will This Pepsi Delivery Chill Out Phoenix Police?

By Erasmus Baxter
Sep 24, 2020

Thanks, Kendall Jenner!
Let’s Reboot Bands Reunited

By Serene Dominic
Feb 14, 2020

Who VH1 should try to bring together in 2020 — and how.
Local Artists and Curators Offer Some Gallery Dos and Don'ts

By Cody Fitzpatrick
Oct 1, 2019

Some advice for your next First Friday visit.
The 2019 Cardinals: Coach Kliff Kingsbury, Quarterback Kyler Murray, and the Clap

By Stuart Warner
Sep 8, 2019

If you can say that three times real fast, this team might be good after all.
Is First Friday an Art Walk or an Art Squawk?

By Lynn Trimble
Sep 6, 2019

Has the tradition has devolved into a mere street fair?
Six Degrees of Tool Separation

By Tom Reardon
Aug 21, 2019

Why some Arizonans feel distant from Maynard James Keenan's creation
The Summer of Tool

By Michael Palladino
Aug 13, 2019

Was the band's leap to streaming a calculated move?
Update: Gannett, Gatehouse Announce Monstrous Merger as Republic Talks Union

By Stephen Lemons
Jul 26, 2019

The Arizona Republic's parent company, Gannett, is reportedly in talks to merge with another media giant, GateHouse, while the Republic's reporters consider joining a union.
Commentary: After Omni Ruling, Brnovich Stands a Chance to Rein in Cap'n Crow

By Stephen Lemons
Jul 18, 2019

An Arizona tax judge hands AG Mark Brnovich's a partial win in his lawsuit against ASU, which claimed the college misuses its tax exempt status and has violated the state constitution's gift ban.
Commentary: Will Track Club Help Level Up Downtown Phoenix Nightlife?

By Douglas Markowitz
Jul 11, 2019

Here's what we want to see out of the new venue.
Commentary: Phoenix Is Not Your Steppingstone for Museum Directors

By Robrt L. Pela
Jun 16, 2019

But we did get those bilingual signs before the art museum CEO took off for the blues skies you've ever seen in Seattle.Commentary: Phoenix Is Not Your Steppingstone for Museum Directors
Commentary: Cap'n Crow Strikes Back: ATRA Calls Letters to Corporate Leaders 'Bully' Tactic

By Stephen Lemons
Jun 4, 2019

Letters from ASU president Michael Crow to the corporate members of a tax watchdog organization reveal an imperious bully-boy in action.
Commentary: Injury Reserve Are Right to Take on Pitchfork

By Douglas Markowitz
May 30, 2019

"Don’t spend 3/4 of the write up critiquing who we were in high school."
Commentary: Ariana Grande, Please Shut the F*ck Up About Music Criticism

By Douglas Markowitz
Apr 25, 2019

Some people should not have access to Twitter.

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