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Are Scottsdale drivers the worst in the Valley?
On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/are-scottsdale-drivers-the-worst-in-the-valley-locals-debate-40627518/
On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/are-scottsdale-drivers-the-worst-in-the-valley-locals-debate-40627518/
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Are Scottsdale drivers the worst in the Valley?
On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/are-scottsdale-drivers-the-worst-in-the-valley-locals-debate-40627518/
On the Scottsdale subreddit, users shared horror stories of traveling the suburb's roadways alongside snowbirds: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/are-scottsdale-drivers-the-worst-in-the-valley-locals-debate-40627518/
🔗: 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.
🔗: 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.
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/
🔗: 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.
🔗: 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.
🌟 Find the best home Christmas light displays across metro Phoenix on our 2025 holiday lights guide out now: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-christmas-lights-and-holiday-displays-in-phoenix-2025-40624211/
December 4, 2025 at 11:07 PM
🌟 Find the best home Christmas light displays across metro Phoenix on our 2025 holiday lights guide out now: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-christmas-lights-and-holiday-displays-in-phoenix-2025-40624211/
Here are the top artists Phoenix listened to on Spotify this year: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/here-are-the-top-artists-phoenix-listened-to-on-spotify-this-year-40626079/
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Here are the top artists Phoenix listened to on Spotify this year: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/here-are-the-top-artists-phoenix-listened-to-on-spotify-this-year-40626079/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/iconic-steakhouse-durants-announces-reopening-date-40625942/
After serving customers for 75 years, the restaurant closed in February. Now, it's getting ready to reopen.
After serving customers for 75 years, the restaurant closed in February. Now, it's getting ready to reopen.
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/iconic-steakhouse-durants-announces-reopening-date-40625942/
After serving customers for 75 years, the restaurant closed in February. Now, it's getting ready to reopen.
After serving customers for 75 years, the restaurant closed in February. Now, it's getting ready to reopen.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Danelle Plaza memories: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/danelle-plaza-memories-a-look-back-at-tempes-beloved-strip-mall-40624262/
Here's a look back at Tempe’s beloved strip mall.
Here's a look back at Tempe’s beloved strip mall.
December 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Danelle Plaza memories: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/danelle-plaza-memories-a-look-back-at-tempes-beloved-strip-mall-40624262/
Here's a look back at Tempe’s beloved strip mall.
Here's a look back at Tempe’s beloved strip mall.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/probe-arizona-kelly-mccarthyist-cold-war-tactics-40624446/
A recent threat to punish Kelly is just the latest move by the Trump administration against perceived enemies at home.
A recent threat to punish Kelly is just the latest move by the Trump administration against perceived enemies at home.
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/probe-arizona-kelly-mccarthyist-cold-war-tactics-40624446/
A recent threat to punish Kelly is just the latest move by the Trump administration against perceived enemies at home.
A recent threat to punish Kelly is just the latest move by the Trump administration against perceived enemies at home.
Get in the spirit at these 15 holiday pop-up bars: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-holiday-pop-up-bars-to-visit-this-season-40622298/
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Get in the spirit at these 15 holiday pop-up bars: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/phoenix-holiday-pop-up-bars-to-visit-this-season-40622298/
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-official-wants-shopify-crack-down-teen-vape-sales-40624439/
It's the latest move in Kris Mayes' effort to keep vapes away from teens, and vice versa.
It's the latest move in Kris Mayes' effort to keep vapes away from teens, and vice versa.
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-official-wants-shopify-crack-down-teen-vape-sales-40624439/
It's the latest move in Kris Mayes' effort to keep vapes away from teens, and vice versa.
It's the latest move in Kris Mayes' effort to keep vapes away from teens, and vice versa.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/tempe-runner-spells-release-the-epstein-files-with-route-40624033/
Well, that's one way to make a point.
Well, that's one way to make a point.
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/tempe-runner-spells-release-the-epstein-files-with-route-40624033/
Well, that's one way to make a point.
Well, that's one way to make a point.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/trump-calls-for-arizona-mark-kelly-to-be-hanged-40622514/
Kelly and other lawmakers reminded service members that they can refuse unlawful orders. Apparently a bridge too far for Trump.
Kelly and other lawmakers reminded service members that they can refuse unlawful orders. Apparently a bridge too far for Trump.
November 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/trump-calls-for-arizona-mark-kelly-to-be-hanged-40622514/
Kelly and other lawmakers reminded service members that they can refuse unlawful orders. Apparently a bridge too far for Trump.
Kelly and other lawmakers reminded service members that they can refuse unlawful orders. Apparently a bridge too far for Trump.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/you-are-more-likely-to-be-catfished-in-arizona-than-any-other-state-40622288/
How gullible are residents of the Grand Canyon State? Really gullible, apparently.
How gullible are residents of the Grand Canyon State? Really gullible, apparently.
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/you-are-more-likely-to-be-catfished-in-arizona-than-any-other-state-40622288/
How gullible are residents of the Grand Canyon State? Really gullible, apparently.
How gullible are residents of the Grand Canyon State? Really gullible, apparently.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-arizona-lawmaker-guilty-attempted-election-fraud-40622084/
Former GOP state Rep. Austin Smith was caught submitting fake signatures in his reelection campaign.
Former GOP state Rep. Austin Smith was caught submitting fake signatures in his reelection campaign.
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ex-arizona-lawmaker-guilty-attempted-election-fraud-40622084/
Former GOP state Rep. Austin Smith was caught submitting fake signatures in his reelection campaign.
Former GOP state Rep. Austin Smith was caught submitting fake signatures in his reelection campaign.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/how-arizona-lawmakers-voted-releasing-epstein-files-40622128/
Turns out no one wanted to be on record as protecting a notorious pedophile and sex offender.
Turns out no one wanted to be on record as protecting a notorious pedophile and sex offender.
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/how-arizona-lawmakers-voted-releasing-epstein-files-40622128/
Turns out no one wanted to be on record as protecting a notorious pedophile and sex offender.
Turns out no one wanted to be on record as protecting a notorious pedophile and sex offender.
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/scottsdale-couple-says-cleaning-company-is-holding-belongings-hostage-40622041/
For a dispute involving a cleaning company, it’s awfully messy.
For a dispute involving a cleaning company, it’s awfully messy.
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🔗: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/scottsdale-couple-says-cleaning-company-is-holding-belongings-hostage-40622041/
For a dispute involving a cleaning company, it’s awfully messy.
For a dispute involving a cleaning company, it’s awfully messy.
Mosquito complaints to the county have jumped 400% since last year.
Here's why: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-mosquito-populations-boom-heavy-rainfalls-40620890/
Here's why: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-mosquito-populations-boom-heavy-rainfalls-40620890/
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mosquito complaints to the county have jumped 400% since last year.
Here's why: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-mosquito-populations-boom-heavy-rainfalls-40620890/
Here's why: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-mosquito-populations-boom-heavy-rainfalls-40620890/
Across the state, the aurora borealis lit up the desert skies.
📷 Find more photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/see-spectacular-photos-of-the-northern-lights-over-arizona-40620466/
📷 Find more photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/see-spectacular-photos-of-the-northern-lights-over-arizona-40620466/
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Across the state, the aurora borealis lit up the desert skies.
📷 Find more photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/see-spectacular-photos-of-the-northern-lights-over-arizona-40620466/
📷 Find more photos: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/see-spectacular-photos-of-the-northern-lights-over-arizona-40620466/
It's finally here! 🍸
From classic dives to cocktail spots, beer and wine taprooms and neighborhood favorites, here are our top 100 bars to grab a drink across the Valley: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-bars-in-phoenix-40620219/
From classic dives to cocktail spots, beer and wine taprooms and neighborhood favorites, here are our top 100 bars to grab a drink across the Valley: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-bars-in-phoenix-40620219/
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's finally here! 🍸
From classic dives to cocktail spots, beer and wine taprooms and neighborhood favorites, here are our top 100 bars to grab a drink across the Valley: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-bars-in-phoenix-40620219/
From classic dives to cocktail spots, beer and wine taprooms and neighborhood favorites, here are our top 100 bars to grab a drink across the Valley: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/best-bars-in-phoenix-40620219/
Have fun, spend nothing at these events around the Valley: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-in-phoenix-40616228/
November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Have fun, spend nothing at these events around the Valley: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-in-phoenix-40616228/