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Arizona Jazz Festival announces its fall 2025 lineup

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 11, 2025

Al Green, Babyface and Eric Darius are set to perform at the three-day event from Nov. 7 to 9 in Glendale.

Your guide to Mad Monster Party Arizona 2025: Tickets, schedule and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 10, 2025

The three-day horror fandom event will bring Robert Englund and other slasher film icons to Glendale this weekend.

Desert Diamond Arena 2025 schedule: every show announced so far

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 24, 2025

Benson Boone, Laufey and other artists will play the Glendale arena this year. Check out the complete 2025 lineup.

All the restaurants and food options coming to Goodyear’s GSQ

By TJ L'Heureux

May 27, 2025

Restaurants and grocers are flooding into Goodyear's new downtown hub. Here's which spots are open and what's coming soon.

Futuristic Avondale farm is 'a collaboration between people and robots'

By Sara Crocker

May 19, 2025

The West Valley is home to acres of farmland. But at Opollo Farm, greens grown in a high-tech warehouse never see the sun.

Phoenix venue named top spot to survive a zombie apocalypse

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 19, 2025

When the zombie apocalypse hits, where are you going for safety?

Popular Nashville hot chicken restaurant opens in Goodyear

By Tirion Boan

May 16, 2025

On a scale of "no spice" to "reaper," where do you think you'd land?

Trader Joe's is coming to a new Valley city. What to know

By Tirion Boan

May 8, 2025

America's favorite grocery store is bringing its frozen foods, fresh flowers and affordable wine to more Valley shoppers.

Bojangles to open 2 Valley restaurants. Here's when and where

By Sara Crocker

Apr 22, 2025

The fried chicken and biscuit joint has secured two Valley spots, with plans to open its first Arizona restaurant this year.

Revered West Valley pizzeria to close this summer

By Sara Crocker

Jan 22, 2025

The Valley restaurant was a pioneer for artisanal pizza. Here's how to visit for one more Neapolitan or Roman slice.

The smell of victory: Stinky composter settles suit, will leave Laveen

By TJ L'Heureux

Jan 9, 2025

Neighbors have been complaining about the foul smell coming from Growers Market for months.

Postino opens first West Valley wine bar

By Tirion Boan

Jan 6, 2025

The Phoenix-born wine bar has locations around the country. Finally, the West Valley has a Postino of its own.

Maricopa County sues to shut down Laveen composter over foul stench

By TJ L'Heureux

Dec 19, 2024

Earlier this month, Growers Market told New Times it was shutting down. A lawsuit from the county says that wasn't true.

Victim’s rights advocate: Rachel Mitchell went easy on pedophile coach

By Stephen Lemons

Dec 9, 2024

In a lawsuit, Kayleigh Kozak says the Maricopa County attorney gave a sweet deal to the coach who abused her when she was 12.

You guide to LIBCON West in Glendale: Arizona’s final geek event of 2024

By Benjamin Leatherman

Dec 5, 2024

Everything to know about the geek event on Dec. 7 at Glendale Main Library.

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Laveen residents raise stink about stink, push out composting company

By TJ L'Heureux

Dec 3, 2024

The smell from Growers Market is sometimes “so bad you can't even breathe,” one person said. The composter will now leave.

Peek behind the scenes with Eric's Family Barbecue this Thanksgiving

By Sara Crocker

Nov 27, 2024

Take a look at how this West Valley staple smokes all that turkey for the busiest time of year.

Goodyear police sued for killing disabled Army vet attempting suicide

By TJ L'Heureux

Nov 26, 2024

Two years ago, Goodyear cops rushed into Adam Romero’s home after he stabbed himself in the neck. Then they shot him.

From boxing to burgers: Food truck La Hamburguesa swings for perfection

By Zach Oden

Nov 21, 2024

Boxer and chef Hernan-Zeal Rivera's food truck is punching its way to the top. Meet La Hamburguesa.

Judge dismisses case against Surprise woman arrested at public meeting

By Zach Buchanan

Oct 24, 2024

Prosecutors took two months to drop Rebekah Massie's trespassing charge for criticizing a Surprise official.

West Valley

This West Valley brewery has closed

Iconic Glendale game store is closing. Here's why

West Valley

This West Valley brewery has closed

Iconic Glendale game store is closing. Here's why

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