Latest Stories

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  Local Clothing Label Soft Brand Tells Us That It's Okay to Cry

  September 8 at 7 a.m.

  And its 21-year-old founder has big plans for the company's future.

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  Our Merch Could Be Your Life: Ranking Nine Band T-Shirts

  June 26 at 6 a.m.

  Depending upon how much you like attention, these are the rock tees to hang in your closet.

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  The 20 Best Costumes We Saw at Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019

  May 22 at 6 a.m.

  Meet the people who are behind the finest cosplays.

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  The Best Cosplay We Saw at Taiyou Con 2020

  January 7 at 8 a.m.

  Cosplayers were everywhere to be seen at Taiyou Con 2020, the annual geek celebration for local fans of Japanese pop culture. The three-day event, which took place from Friday, January 3, to Sunday, January 5, at the Mesa Convention Center, features hundreds of attendees wearing costumes inspired by anime, manga, video games, and even podcasts. Here's a look at the best cosplay we encountered at the event.

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  8 Ways to Shop Local on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday

  Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 7 a.m.

  Put gifts by local artisans at the top of your list.

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  Twelfth House Is More Than Your Average Venue

  Monday, November 25, 2019 at 7 a.m.

  The brand-new music and arts space is the creative baby of several dedicated volunteers.