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Looking back at the Phoenix skyline, from 1889 to today

By Zach Buchanan

Aug 18, 2025

Phoenix has grown a lot in the past 135 years. See for yourself.

street intersection signs in the woodland historic district

New light rail line could raze historic Phoenix homes, residents fear

By Emily Holshouser

Aug 11, 2025

Woodland Historic District residents say five houses would go if Valley Metro picks an extension route through the area.

Downtown cafe from Chacónne and Peixoto to open this fall

By Sara Crocker

Aug 8, 2025

The dual-concept coffee shop and bakery is coming to life. Take a peek inside.

New wine bar opens downtown with curated pours and bites

By Sara Crocker

Jul 31, 2025

Roosevelt Row's breweries and cocktail bars have a new neighbor, serving wine by the glass, bottle or flight.

Your guide to the First Friday monthly artwalk in downtown Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 30, 2025

We know it's hot, but there's great stuff to see during August's artwalk.

New Latin cafe opens on Grand Avenue. Meet Malegria

By Preslie Hirsch

Jul 28, 2025

The new coffee shop, restaurant and patio serves a menu inspired by its owner's Mexican, Salvadoran and Guatemalan roots.

This hidden downtown spot was named the top hotel bar in the nation

By Tirion Boan

Jul 25, 2025

This Phoenix spot takes hotel bars to a whole other level. On Thursday night, it was crowned the best in the U.S.

a close-up of a billboard showing donald trump shirtless wearing a crown in a swamp

Phoenix readers react to Valley's new unsavory 'swamp king' billboard

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 10, 2025

An artist depicted the president naked and sinking in a scandal-plagued swamp. More than 7,500 readers responded.

The Van Buren 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 7, 2025

Modest Mouse, Jessie J and Cuco will light up the downtown Phoenix concert venue this year.

New anti-Trump billboard goes up on Grand Avenue

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 4, 2025

The billboard portrays Trump as a “swamp king” ruling over his administration’s many missteps.

Preference for online gambling closes FanDuel Sportsbook at PHX Arena

By Tyler Wargo | Cronkite News

Jul 4, 2025

FanDuel is shutting down the betting facility and replacing it with a lounge.

This Phoenix horror convention just canceled its 2025 edition. Here's why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 3, 2025

The multi-day event was scheduled for next week, but organizers have pulled the plug.

Space Cadet Festival announces second year lineup

By Amy Young

Jul 3, 2025

Celebrating all things outer space, local and national bands land at Walter Studios for music and extra-terrestrial fun.

New family-run downtown Phoenix cafe invites customers to slow down

By Melissa Pickering

Jul 3, 2025

While flower decor and two chocolate fountains may draw customers in, the new cafe's owners hope folks will stay a while.

Photos: Girls Rock's 2025 Summer Camp Showcase

By Amy Young

Jun 29, 2025

In one week, these bands, composed of campers ages 8 to 17, wrote original songs and took over the stage at Walter Studios.

Photos: The best costumes we saw at the Rafi lookalike contest

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 26, 2025

Versions of the ubiquitous lawyer we saw included Discount Rafi, "Rafi on the side of a bus" and Ruffi the dog attorney.

Girls Rock! Phoenix celebrates 10th anniversary at its Summer Camp 2025 Showcase

By Eleri Mosier

Jun 25, 2025

Ready to rock? Do it Saturday with 12 camp bands playing original songs created at the nonprofit's annual summer camp.

Downtown wine bar tackles summer slump with unique drinks deal

By Georgann Yara

Jun 24, 2025

One local spot came up with a creative solution to help everyone this summer. Here's how to score discounted beer and wine.

Chase & Status lit up the stage at their Phoenix show. Here's a look at the night

By Shi Bradley

Jun 24, 2025

Award winners, collaborators with Rihanna, the London-based act returned to Phoenix.

Rafi lookalike contest coming to downtown Phoenix. How to enter

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 20, 2025

A total of $5,000 will be awarded to those who most look like the ubiquitous Valley lawyer.

Downtown Phoenix

‘Super Barrio Bros.’ mural in Phoenix is gone

2025 AZ State Fair concerts: every show announced

Downtown Phoenix

‘Super Barrio Bros.’ mural in Phoenix is gone

2025 AZ State Fair concerts: every show announced

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