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· Nov 19
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We'll be posting about Phoenix news, restaurant recs, music and arts updates and cool things to do.
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We'll be posting about Phoenix news, restaurant recs, music and arts updates and cool things to do.
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On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds.
Are Scottsdale drivers the worst in the Valley? Locals debate
On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-grijalva-ice-pepper-sprayed-tucson-taco-shop-40626411/
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-grijalva-ice-pepper-sprayed-tucson-taco-shop-40626411/
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Along with eight other problematic eateries, one Valley grocery store had major issues last month.
Flies and foul fish: The 9 worst restaurant inspections of November
Along with eight other problematic eateries, one Valley grocery store had major issues last month.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Along with eight other problematic eateries, one Valley grocery store had major issues last month.
Here's how to get tickets.
David Byrne is coming to Phoenix in April 2026
Here's how to get tickets.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Here's how to get tickets.
At these Valley restaurants, get bonus cash added to gift cards or save it as a little treat for yourself.
Stretch your gift budget at these 16 Phoenix restaurants and bars
At these Valley restaurants, get bonus cash added to gift cards or save it as a little treat for yourself.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
At these Valley restaurants, get bonus cash added to gift cards or save it as a little treat for yourself.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sued the Trump administration over SNAP benefits, birthright citizenship and more.
The latest with all 32 lawsuits Kris Mayes has filed against Trump
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sued the Trump administration over SNAP benefits, birthright citizenship and more.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sued the Trump administration over SNAP benefits, birthright citizenship and more.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/scottsdale-group-upset-school-music-class-played-pink-pony-club-40626283/
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/scottsdale-group-upset-school-music-class-played-pink-pony-club-40626283/
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.
Here's what that means for Phoenix. And all about that spotted butt plug.
Lily Allen announces 2026 North American Tour dates
Here's what that means for Phoenix. And all about that spotted butt plug.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Here's what that means for Phoenix. And all about that spotted butt plug.
Get in, we're looking at Christmas lights. 🎄
Here's your guide to the biggest displays lighting up Valley homes this year: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-christmas-lights-and-holiday-displays-in-phoenix-2025-40624211/
Here's your guide to the biggest displays lighting up Valley homes this year: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-christmas-lights-and-holiday-displays-in-phoenix-2025-40624211/
December 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Get in, we're looking at Christmas lights. 🎄
Here's your guide to the biggest displays lighting up Valley homes this year: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-christmas-lights-and-holiday-displays-in-phoenix-2025-40624211/
Here's your guide to the biggest displays lighting up Valley homes this year: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-christmas-lights-and-holiday-displays-in-phoenix-2025-40624211/
With twinkle lights, drink specials, kitschy decor and spirits galore, these festive bars will have you feeling jolly in no time. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-holiday-pop-up-bars-to-visit-this-season-40622298/
Get in the spirit this season at 20 Phoenix holiday bars
With twinkle lights, drink specials, kitschy decor and spirits galore, these festive bars will have you feeling jolly in no time.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
With twinkle lights, drink specials, kitschy decor and spirits galore, these festive bars will have you feeling jolly in no time. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-holiday-pop-up-bars-to-visit-this-season-40622298/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-university-removes-student-artwork-depicting-kirks-murder-40626048/
The school, which faced backlash from right-wingers on social media, said the print was part of a "temporary, student-selected" art exhibit.
The school, which faced backlash from right-wingers on social media, said the print was part of a "temporary, student-selected" art exhibit.
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-university-removes-student-artwork-depicting-kirks-murder-40626048/
The school, which faced backlash from right-wingers on social media, said the print was part of a "temporary, student-selected" art exhibit.
The school, which faced backlash from right-wingers on social media, said the print was part of a "temporary, student-selected" art exhibit.
The East Valley town had roughly 4,000 residents at the turn of the millennium. Now it's a hot spot to live. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/bustling-phoenix-suburb-biggest-boomtown-arizona-40625984/
Bustling Phoenix suburb named biggest ‘boomtown’ in Arizona
The East Valley town had roughly 4,000 residents at the turn of the millennium. Now it's a hot spot to live.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The East Valley town had roughly 4,000 residents at the turn of the millennium. Now it's a hot spot to live. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/bustling-phoenix-suburb-biggest-boomtown-arizona-40625984/
Raucous holiday songs that will shake your figgy pudding.
These carolers ditched traditional Christmas song styles for rowdier versions
Raucous holiday songs that will shake your figgy pudding.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Raucous holiday songs that will shake your figgy pudding.
The popular central Phoenix music store saw folks lining up before dawn.
What Record Store Day Black Friday looked like at Stinkweeds
The popular central Phoenix music store saw folks lining up before dawn.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The popular central Phoenix music store saw folks lining up before dawn.
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Rep. Grijalva says ICE pepper-sprayed her at Tucson taco shop
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tucson Rep. Adelita Grijalva says ICE pushed and pepper-sprayed her during a raid on the restaurant Taco Giro.
Tonight: Tune in as Food Network star Guy Fieri brings his show back to an essential Valley eatery. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/guy-fieri-returns-to-phoenix-taco-staple-how-to-watch-40625983/
Guy Fieri returns to staple Phoenix taco shop. How to watch
Tune in as the Food Network star brings his show back to an essential Valley eatery.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Tonight: Tune in as Food Network star Guy Fieri brings his show back to an essential Valley eatery. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/guy-fieri-returns-to-phoenix-taco-staple-how-to-watch-40625983/
A viral video shows Sam Campbell clearing a wide residential street -- but not escaping the law.
Video: Gilbert teen swiftly arrested after epic bike stunt
A viral video shows Sam Campbell clearing a wide residential street -- but not escaping the law.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A viral video shows Sam Campbell clearing a wide residential street -- but not escaping the law.
The longtime holiday favorite rolls back through midtown on Saturday.
How to see the APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix: Route and road closures
The longtime holiday favorite rolls back through midtown on Saturday.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The longtime holiday favorite rolls back through midtown on Saturday.
“We’ve tried to create the kind of display we’d want to go visit."
Phoenix's Jimenez family wins ‘The Great Christmas Light Fight’
“We’ve tried to create the kind of display we’d want to go visit."
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December 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“We’ve tried to create the kind of display we’d want to go visit."
Stop by the new restaurant for breakfast or lunch and take an artisanal chocolate bar to go.
Tandy's opens in lauded midtown restaurant space
Stop by the new restaurant for breakfast or lunch and take an artisanal chocolate bar to go.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Stop by the new restaurant for breakfast or lunch and take an artisanal chocolate bar to go.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kyrsten-sinema-is-getting-paid-to-push-for-a-chandler-data-center-40625888/
When the ex-senator threatened Chandler over a data center, she was working as a paid lobbyist. She might suck at it.
When the ex-senator threatened Chandler over a data center, she was working as a paid lobbyist. She might suck at it.
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kyrsten-sinema-is-getting-paid-to-push-for-a-chandler-data-center-40625888/
When the ex-senator threatened Chandler over a data center, she was working as a paid lobbyist. She might suck at it.
When the ex-senator threatened Chandler over a data center, she was working as a paid lobbyist. She might suck at it.
Gather to remember the longtime Phoenix musician who died on Thanksgiving Eve.
A Celebration of Kevin Daly date announced
Gather to remember the longtime Phoenix musician who died on Thanksgiving Eve.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Gather to remember the longtime Phoenix musician who died on Thanksgiving Eve.
Arizona reported only three new cases this week in the country's second-largest measles outbreak. Is the end near?
Is the Northern Arizona measles outbreak finally petering out?
Arizona reported only three new cases this week in the country's second-largest measles outbreak. Is the end near?
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December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Arizona reported only three new cases this week in the country's second-largest measles outbreak. Is the end near?
Featuring SZA, Teddy Swims, Pixies and more.
Phoenix New Times' best concert photos of 2025
Featuring SZA, Teddy Swims, Pixies and more.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Featuring SZA, Teddy Swims, Pixies and more.
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.
Parents group outraged that Phoenix school played ‘Pink Pony Club’
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The song has been everywhere for the past two years, but heaven forbid sixth-graders play a "boomwhackers" version.