Latest Stories

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

  November 28 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

  November 25 at 7 a.m.

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

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  Here's Your Guide to the Grand Avenue Festival in Phoenix

  November 7 at 6 a.m.

  Where to find art, music, murals, fashion, and more.

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  How a Paradise Valley Fashion Designer Helps People Heal

  October 18 at 8 a.m.

  Nazila Sawhney left Afghanistan and found fashion

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  The Best Costumes of Saboten Con 2019

  August 31 at 5:42 p.m.

  Geeks of the Valley converged on the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown hotel starting on Friday, August 30, for Saboten Con 2019, the four-day extravaganza focusing on anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture. As you'd expect, there were tons of cosplayers in attendance at the event, including those wearing costumes inspired by My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, and other favorite anime titles. Here's a look at some of the best costumes we saw at Saboten Con 2019, which runs through Monday, September 2. 

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  Game On Expo 2019's Best Costumes and Cosplayers

  August 11 at 1:50 p.m.

  Cosplay and costumes inspired by games and geeky subject matter were in abundance inside the Phoenix Convention Center's South Building during the first two days of Game On Expo 2019 on Friday, August 9, and Saturday, August 10. Here's a look at the best looks we encountered.