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Los Arcos Mall memories: A look back at Scottsdale’s iconic retail spot

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 29, 2025

A nostalgic glimpse at the beloved East Valley shopping institution.

Phoenix skateboarding legends remember the Valley’s early scene

Phoenix legends remember early days of skateboarding in the Valley.

By Tom Reardon

Aug 27, 2025

Long before skate parks dotted the Valley, boarders ripped in empty pools, concrete tunnels and anywhere else they could find.

Phoenix staple ranked among most iconic old-school diners in U.S.

By Tirion Boan

Aug 27, 2025

Brimming with nostalgia, the local diner and soda fountain has been serving customers since 1929.

Hey, freshmen! 7 wild ASU stories they won't tell you in orientation

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 21, 2025

Underwear brawls, campus porn stars, shocking frat parties — the ASU of yesteryear was a lot more chaotic.

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.

20 bygone Phoenix restaurants we miss the most

By Lauren Cusimano and Tirion Boan

Aug 5, 2025

The Valley has been home to some fascinating restaurants. These historic haunts left their mark.

Phoenix musician Andrew Cline opens the door to his musical history

By Andrew Cline

Aug 2, 2025

Local musician and writer explores moments of his life touched by music.

Who was Vaughn Meader? Crate digging for records inspires deep dive

By Cory Frye

Jul 29, 2025

For one thing, he won a Grammy Award in 1963 for album of the year.

Paradise Valley bar named among top historic bars in the U.S.

By Tirion Boan

Jul 29, 2025

Built 90 years ago, this adobe bar has been a Valley destination for generations. Order a cold one for a sip of history.

‘A true god of metal’: Arizona rockers remember Ozzy Osbourne

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 23, 2025

Alice Cooper, Maynard James Keenan and other rock stars pay tribute to the heavy metal legend, who died Tuesday.

Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76. Here's a look at some of his Phoenix appearances

By Amy Young

Jul 22, 2025

The heavy metal icon leaves behind an enormous musical legacy.

‘A positive force in the music community’: Remembering Phoenix vocalist Nancy Jackson

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 17, 2025

The singer and former co-owner of iconic Tempe nightclub Chuy’s died on June 25.

Phoenix Jewish center’s director emphasizes cultural memory preservation

By Royal Young

Jul 11, 2025

As the Trump administration emulates authoritarian fascist regimes throughout history: flouting constitutional law, illegally deporting people, targeting marginalized groups as well as anyone who dissents and striving to create an atmosphere of fear–it is important to learn from past atrocities, which still inform our present moment. The Arizona Jewish Historical...

‘Black Folk Photography’ inspires reflection at Phoenix’s Carver Museum

By Travis Bradley | Cronkite News

Jul 8, 2025

Images from the past show that people are more alike than different in the Carver’s current exhibit.

The hottest day ever in Phoenix: An oral history 35 years later

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 26, 2025

Melted underwear. Cookies baking on car hoods. A look back at June 26, 1990, the hottest day in Phoenix history.

Phoenix readers share memories of Zia Records over the years

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 20, 2025

"I used to go there to buy Beatle bootlegs."

Arizona’s military museums preserve history, drive tourism

By Eddie McCoven | Cronkite News

Jun 17, 2025

Places such as the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa let veterans reminisce and younger generations learn.

Zia Records: A look back at Arizona's quintessential record store

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 13, 2025

Nostalgic photos of the Phoenix-based record store chain from over four decades.

The Tovrea Castle ticket lottery ends this weekend. What are your chances?

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 13, 2025

Ever wanted to see inside the historic and iconic Phoenix structure? The ticket lottery closes on Sunday.

Why is a historic home near Roosevelt Row being relocated 12 feet?

By Morgan Fischer

Jun 6, 2025

The Seargeant-Oldaker home was built in 1909 and recently saved from demolition. It’s being moved just a smidge.

History & Nostalgia

Phoenix readers share memories of Los Arcos Mall

The '70s prog-rockers mistaken for The Beatles

History & Nostalgia

Phoenix readers share memories of Los Arcos Mall

The '70s prog-rockers mistaken for The Beatles

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