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It’s a Die Heat: 9 ways the Arizona summer will kill you

By Phoenix New Times Staff

Aug 31, 2025

Summer ain't over yet, and in this brutal season, death is always waiting to catch you slipping.

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.

New Phoenix fall forecast released: What to know

By Matthew Bird

Aug 27, 2025

Fall is right around the corner. So is a relief from the heat — sort of.

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11 Phoenix museums are free through Labor Day for military families

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 23, 2025

Museums around the Valley offered free admission for military families this summer, but there's limited time remaining.

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Cities with most 100-degree days? Where Phoenix ranks in U.S.

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 21, 2025

In the summer in Arizona, 100 degrees is where the temperature gauge starts.

Hell City Tattoo Festival Phoenix 2025: Tickets, artists and everything to know

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 20, 2025

Arizona's biggest tattoo convention runs from Friday to Saturday with 300-plus artists and three days of competitions and entertainment.

Take a staycation at Phoenix hotels, resorts offering summer specials

20 Phoenix hotels offering specials this summer.

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 17, 2025

The summer is winding down, but you've still got some time left for an in-town getaway at a great price.

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Scam Likely? Where Arizona ranks among the worst states for spam calls

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 15, 2025

Do you cringe when your phone rings? You might live in the Grand Canyon State.

'We all vibe together': Meet Sarah Elizabeth of Temperance Tattoo Collective

By Angela RoseRed

Aug 14, 2025

Mood lighting, communal spaces — Temperance Tattoo is where artists and clients get creative together.

Electric Bat Arcade owner Rachel Bess is queen of Phoenix pinball

By Angela RoseRed

Aug 12, 2025

“ Arizona has one of the biggest pinball scenes in the world, and I think it's because we support each other.”

2 Phoenix suburbs among fastest-growing retirement hubs in U.S.

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 12, 2025

Looking to retire in Arizona? As Jeremiah Johnson once said, “Go West Valley, old man.”

In a time of intolerance, Phoenix Gay Flag Football League offers refuge

By Dylan Kane | Cronkite News

Aug 7, 2025

The Phoenix Gay Flag Football League isn’t just a sports league – it’s a safe haven.

Everything to know about the Phoenix Bat Cave

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 6, 2025

An Arcadia flood control tunnel is home to a colony of 10,000 Mexican free-tailed bats. Here's how to visit them.

A study ranked the dirtiest U.S. cities, and Phoenix needs a bath

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 5, 2025

Remember when Arizona was known for clean air? Those were the days.

Voting now open for New Times’ Best of Phoenix® Readers’ Poll 2025

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 1, 2025

It's time for you to determine the Valley's best in local dining, shopping, recreation and more.

Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury legacy lives on through shoe drive

By Dorian Waller | Cronkite News

Jul 29, 2025

The former Phoenix center returned to the Valley with the Atlanta Dream and continued her charitable tradition.

Phoenix groups host trans-inclusive pool parties for safety

By Analisa Valdez | LOOKOUT

Jul 25, 2025

“The idea is we can just feel comfortable swimming. When we're with each other, we don’t have to worry."

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Arizona has nearly 4 times more vape shops than McDonald’s

By Morgan Fischer

Jul 25, 2025

You probably shouldn’t put anything from either place in your body.

Arizona proclaims July 22 'Ozzy Day,' immortalizing the heavy metal icon

By Amy Young

Jul 23, 2025

'He sang to our struggles and to our dreams'

'It's all uphill.' Phoenix summers push local restaurants to the brink

By Sara Crocker

Jul 23, 2025

Our food scene is hotter than ever. But the heat, plus rising rents, labor and costs, make this summer exceptionally brutal.

Valley Life

How to visit the Desert Botanical Garden for free

Rafi Law Group sponsors the Los Abogados Gala

Valley Life

How to visit the Desert Botanical Garden for free

Rafi Law Group sponsors the Los Abogados Gala

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