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Arizona Music Venues Start Lifting COVID Requirements

Arizona Music Venues Start Lifting COVID Requirements

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More than 28,000 People Died of COVID-19 in Arizona. Here's How You Can Remember Them

By Katya Schwenk
Mar 10, 2022

After Kristin Urquiza's father died of COVID-19 in Maryvale, her push for justice has become a national movement.
Some Phoenix Patients Wonder if they Might Ever Get COVID-19 Test Results Back

By Elias Weiss
Jan 27, 2022

A Phoenix mother wanted to send her children back to school after Thanksgiving break with certainty they were not infectious with COVID-19 to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. She thought she could find some peace of mind by getting the pair tested and trusted that the free testing site supported by the city of Phoenix was a good bet. She was wrong.
Your Guide to Metro Phoenix's Biggest Spring Events in 2022

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 14, 2022

Including festivals, conventions, sporting events, and art exhibitions.
Betting Big on Pandemic-era Expansion, Arizona Sanitary Wipes Maker Goes Bust Instead

By Katya Schwenk
Jan 13, 2022

Local disinfectant wipes manufacturer gambled on winning big during the global health pandemic but lost its shirt and employees jobs instead.
Arizona N95 Mask Manufacturer Laid Off Hundreds, Despite Omicron Surge

By Kristen Mosbrucker
Jan 6, 2022

Hundreds are out of work after Honeywell quietly shuttered the vast majority of its N95 mask manufacturing operations in Arizona after the contract money ran out.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: The Unlikely Candidates, Booker T. Jones, and Closet Goth

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jan 3, 2022

The music scene is having a lull at the moment, but there are still notable shows happening.
Thousands of City Workers in Phoenix are Still Unvaxxed, Mandate Threat or Not

By Katya Schwenk
Dec 8, 2021

The Phoenix police union and even some city councilmembers claim that a vaccine mandate would prompt employees to quit in droves.
Kari Lake Says She’s Taking Hydroxychloroquine to Ward Off COVID-19

By Katya Schwenk
Nov 23, 2021

At a private event on Tuesday, Lake told a crowd of retirees that she is taking the unproven drug — and wants to manufacture it as governor.
The Trunk Space in Downtown Phoenix Will Reopen This Weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 5, 2021

Here's why it took so long for its return to the local music scene.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Slipknot, Japanese Breakfast, Rüfüs Du Sol

By Benjamin Leatherman
Nov 1, 2021

Masked metalheads, Japanese psych-folkers, and an Australian electronic music trio help lead off this month's concert offerings in the Valley.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Soccer Mommy, Lord Huron, Dead and Company

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 25, 2021

Long-awaited shows by a slew of bands dominate this week’s concert offerings.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: J. Cole, Outlaw Music Festival, Bad Religion

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 15, 2021

Country stars and punk legends are legion this weekend.
Arizona Prisons Will Spend Millions in Covid Relief Funds on Offices for Executives

By Katya Schwenk
Oct 8, 2021

Advocates say they see the spending as a metaphor for the poor priorities of Arizona’s troubled prison system
Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Flogging Molly, JPEGMAFIA, ZZ Top

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 8, 2021

Down to see a concert this weekend?
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Magic Sword, TORRES, Midland

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 4, 2021

Your options include costumed synth-rock, stoner-friendly jams, or sweet country sounds.
Here's What Four Phoenix Bands Think About COVID-19 Concert Rules

By Chris Coplan
Oct 1, 2021

We asked members of AJJ, Chrome Rhino, and other acts for their takes.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: Crescent Ballroom’s 10th Anniversary, AJJ, Quinn XCII

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 1, 2021

A big celebration for Crescent, plus plenty of major tours.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Samantha Fish, The Front Bottoms, Shakey Graves

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 27, 2021

September is about to wrap up with a busy week of shows at metro Phoenix music venues.
Best Phoenix Concerts This Weekend: KISS, John Legend, Eagles

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 24, 2021

The fall concert season in metro Phoenix kicks off this weekend in earnest.
Why Some Phoenix Music Venues Aren’t Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations or Negative Tests

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 22, 2021

Their reasons vary.

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