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Celebrate Record Store Day 2026 at these Phoenix shops
A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit events happening on April 18.
By Amy Young
Reggae Rise Up fest offers three days of good vibes
Get ready for a chill weekend of good tunes.
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Mark Kelly named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people
The senior Arizona senator has fashioned quite the national profile for himself during the second Trump administration.
By Clarissa Sosin
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare comet over Arizona!
Here’s how to see Comet C/2025 R3 in Arizona this week.
By Benjamin Leatherman
THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says
To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It’s the housing market, stupid.
By Zach Buchanan
10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend
Live sounds abound in the Valley this weekend. Here are some top options.
By Benjamin Leatherman
VIVA PHX is bigger than ever. Here’s where to eat at the festival
The six-day event promises music, culture and plenty to eat and drink. Check out these spots to fuel the fun.
By Sara Crocker
How Scottsdale cops botched a probe into a strip club drugging scheme
Cops believed dancers were drugging patrons and running up bills. Without any evidence, they tried to shut the clubs down.
By Stephen Lemons
Downtown Phoenix streets ranked among most dangerous roads in U.S.
One-way streets, tons of event foot traffic and intersecting light rail lines make these roads particularly risky.
By Clarissa Sosin
Arizona Tiki Oasis turns Scottsdale into a retro island escape
Hotel Valley Ho becomes a tropical oasis this weekend during the annual event.
By Benjamin Leatherman
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Keep Phoenix New Times Free
We’re aiming to raise $10,000 by April 26. Your support ensures New Times can continue watching out for Phoenix throughout 2026 and beyond. No paywall. Always accessible.
Daily online and weekly in print.Progress to Goal: $6,100Goal: $10,000
Celebrate Record Store Day 2026 at these Phoenix shops
A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit events happening on April 18.
By Amy Young
Reggae Rise Up fest offers three days of good vibes
Get ready for a chill weekend of good tunes.
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Mark Kelly named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people
The senior Arizona senator has fashioned quite the national profile for himself during the second Trump administration.
By Clarissa Sosin
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a rare comet over Arizona!
Here’s how to see Comet C/2025 R3 in Arizona this week.
By Benjamin Leatherman
THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says
To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It’s the housing market, stupid.
By Zach Buchanan
10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend
Live sounds abound in the Valley this weekend. Here are some top options.
By Benjamin Leatherman
VIVA PHX is bigger than ever. Here’s where to eat at the festival
The six-day event promises music, culture and plenty to eat and drink. Check out these spots to fuel the fun.
By Sara Crocker
How Scottsdale cops botched a probe into a strip club drugging scheme
Cops believed dancers were drugging patrons and running up bills. Without any evidence, they tried to shut the clubs down.
By Stephen Lemons
Downtown Phoenix streets ranked among most dangerous roads in U.S.
One-way streets, tons of event foot traffic and intersecting light rail lines make these roads particularly risky.
By Clarissa Sosin
Arizona Tiki Oasis turns Scottsdale into a retro island escape
Hotel Valley Ho becomes a tropical oasis this weekend during the annual event.
By Benjamin Leatherman
FREE STUFF
Enter to Win 2 Tickets to see Mark Farner’s American Band at Celebrity Theatre!
Win a Pair of Tickets to Ed Sheeran: The Loop Tour at State Farm Stadium!
Get Free Passes to See Michael, the Movie
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