Superstition Mountains’ famed cougar shadow makes its return this week
Here’s when and how to see the delightful phenomenon at its peak.
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Road rage alert: These are the worst commutes in the Valley
From construction projects to rush hours that feel more like rush afternoons, these stretches of road test our nerves.
Batter up: Inside the new Arizona Baseball Museum in Mesa
Arizona’s first museum devoted to local baseball history is now open in Mesa, packed with decades of desert hardball lore. The Arizona Baseball Museum debuted Feb. 21 inside the historic Lehi Auditorium near Horne and McKellips roads. The renovated 1939 building next to the Mesa Historical Museum houses a deep lineup of artifacts from Arizona’s […]
Wealthy Phoenix suburb spends more on OnlyFans than any Arizona city
Making a lot of money leaves plenty of room for, uh, discretionary spending.
Chat GPT has hidden biases. Here’s what it thinks about Phoenix and its suburbs
A recent study exposed the AI chatbot’s biases against U.S. cities — including several in the valley.
Here’s how much money it takes to be upper-middle class in the Valley
In certain Valley cities, upper-middle class feels achievable. In others, don’t hold your breath.
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How a Mesa dance studio became a queer creative hub
The Jukebox Grounds is welcoming to all interested in high-energy dance instruction.
Mesa brewery throws beer and barbecue bash before saying goodbye
After nearly a decade, the pioneering local brewery will soon pour its last pints.
Mesa pharmacy mistakenly gave woman cancer drug, lawsuit says
A December lawsuit claims a 73-year-old woman got very sick after a Safeway pharmacy filled the wrong prescription.
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Valley culinary powerhouses to open a brewery in downtown Mesa
They’ve mastered tacos, burgers, cocktails and coffee. Now, these pros are turning to craft beer.
Valley suburbs among U.S. cities with lowest property tax burdens
Arizona has long been known for its low property taxes, which draws transplants to the state.
Airline will stop ICE deportation flights out of Mesa Gateway airport
Avelo Airlines has faced pressure from activists to stop shuttling immigrants out of the country for ICE.
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ICE locked up man visiting Mesa for 70 hours despite valid visa
ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was “briefly detained,” but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.
Mesa family says ICE detained visiting relative despite valid visa
Mexican national Edwar Gonzalez is being held by ICE, though is relatives say he was visiting them on a valid visa.
Your guide to every restaurant at Mekong Plaza
Where to dine, grab dessert or sip a cocktail in the massive hub of Mesa’s Asian District.
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Mesa police arrested a longtime activist who said he was filming ICE
Martin Hernandez, an organizer with UFCW Local 99, was later released after a community outcry.
ICE agents were involved in a Mesa vehicle collision
ICE says a Venezuelan man they’d targeted hit them with his car, though ICE has been documented causing crashes before.
8 new restaurants to join Mesa’s Mekong Plaza
After over three years, the Mekong Plaza expansion is complete. Here’s what’s moving in.
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Epstein files billboard pops up in Andy Biggs’ district ahead of vote
Rep. Andy Biggs was for releasing the Epstein files and then against it. With the pressure on, he’s back on the bandwagon.
Scottsdale couple says cleaning company is holding belongings hostage
The couple says Mesa-based Cardinal Clean lied about “fecal matter” on their things to justify a surprise $60,000 bill.
‘How can I let this happen?’: How a Mesa woman got scammed out of $40K
Arizonans lost more than $390 million to cyber-enabled crime last year. Here’s how one such scam played out.
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Bullet from Mesa police shootout hits ICE deportation plane
It’s not clear who fired the bullet that hit the plane, which ICE says is still airworthy.