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PV Mall's Architect Reminisces About Designing It

PV Mall's Architect Reminisces About Designing It

An Oral History of the First Lollapalooza Concert in 1991

An Oral History of the First Lollapalooza Concert in 1991

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The Hottest Ticket in Town Right Now Is To a Castle Atop an East Phoenix Hill

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 15, 2021

Ever wanted to get a glimpse inside the iconic Valley structure? Here's your chance.
Chicken Fight: Neighbors Want to Save Duke Building to Stop Raising Cane's

By Robrt L. Pela
May 10, 2021

“I guess Raising Cane’s offered $2 million dollars, and [Duke] changed his mind,” Kleinman said of the sale.
Scene It All: Five Decades of Phoenix New Times Music Photos

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 24, 2021

Half a century of local music history is captured in the Phoenix New Times photo archives.
30 Years of Tall Tales and Wild Craic at Seamus McCaffrey's: A Phoenix Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Mar 11, 2021

The story of downtown Phoenix's iconic Irish pub, told by those who've bent elbows or poured pints there over the past 30 years.
Five Phoenix Spots Where Steven Spielberg Should Film His Upcoming Movie

By Jennifer Goldberg
Mar 11, 2021

Steven Spielberg is making a movie about his years in Phoenix, and we know just where he should shoot.
Three Musicians Who Boycotted Arizona Until We Recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Jennifer Goldberg
Jan 18, 2021

Arizona resisted Martin Luther King Jr. Day until 1992, and in response, these artists refused to play here.
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.
The Silver Dollar: An Oral History of Downtown Phoenix's Notorious '90s Nightclub

By Benjamin Leatherman
Dec 17, 2020

A look back at the famed venue's biggest shows and greatest punk rock moments.
Former Paperboy Sues Arizona Republic Over Child Sex Abuse Ring

By Erasmus Baxter
Dec 15, 2020

Two employees were convicted in 1980 of molesting paperboys.
Joe's Grotto: An Oral History of Phoenix's Now-Defunct Metal Haven

By Benjamin Leatherman
Oct 30, 2020

"In the '80s, all the musicians were partying and snorting coke together, going 'Yeah, I'm going to open up a bar someday,' and I eventually did it."
Eye Lounge: An Oral History of the Phoenix Artist Collective's First 20 Years

By Lynn Trimble
Oct 15, 2020

Members past and present reflect on the integral role Eye Lounge has played in the local arts scene.
Phoenix Marks a Major Anniversary This Year — But Will We Celebrate It?

By Robrt L. Pela
Oct 7, 2020

Our city became a townsite 150 years ago this month.
Bonus Tracks: More Memories of Zia Records and Brad Singer

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 14, 2020

A compilation of anecdotes and outtakes about the iconic local record store chain.
Butcher Covers, Bedbugs, and Bedlam: Tales From Zia Records’ Trade Counter

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 11, 2020

Zia employees have bought some weird stuff over the years.
From A to Zia: An Oral History of Arizona's Iconic Record Store Chain

By Benjamin Leatherman
Sep 10, 2020

Four decades of deep cuts from the legendary independent record store chain.
25 Legendary Tempe Music Venues: Then and Now

By Benjamin Leatherman
Aug 13, 2020

A look back at the city's most legendary rock bars and concert joints.
Story of the Century: Central Phoenix Neighborhood F.Q. Story Turns 100

By Lynn Trimble
Jul 2, 2020

One of central Phoenix's most desirable neighborhoods is celebrating its centennial.
The Hottest Day Ever in Phoenix: An Oral History

By Benjamin Leatherman
Jun 24, 2020

Melted underwear. Cookies baking on car hoods. Exploding radiators. A look back at June 26, 1990, the hottest day in Phoenix history.
Once Upon a Time ... in Tempe: The Early Days of Phoenix New Times

By Stephen Lemons
May 1, 2020

Fifty years ago this week, the Kent State Massacre inspired a band of 20-something rebels to found Phoenix New Times.
Plague Journal: How You Can Help Document the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Lynn Trimble
Mar 25, 2020

It's part of a global project launched by three ASU professors.