Eli Crane barely hangs onto seat in Arizona’s 2nd congressional district
The former Navy veteran and "Shark Tank" contestant defeated former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez in an unexpectedly close race.
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Where to get Thanksgiving dinner to go in Phoenix
With these take-home feasts, Valley restaurants help you host Thanksgiving without the stress.
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix offers monthly pay-what-you-can day
Make a reservation to check out the garden on Nov. 10.
Phoenix’s speed cameras have moved. Here’s where they are now
Want to avoid getting popped by a Phoenix speed enforcement camera? It helps to know where they are.
The Valley’s premier food fest is back in 2027. Here’s how to get tickets
Arizona's best chefs gather for this two-day culinary celebration. It sells out every year.
When SNAP leaves families empty-handed, food banks become a lifeline
The application process has become a maddening runaround. Arizonans are turning to local food pantries.
Coors Light Birds Nest 2027 concerts: Here’s the full lineup
Here's who is performing and partying during the WM Phoenix Open in 2027.
The Phoenix Symphony is back in business — for now
Concerts will resume Nov. 12, but the symphony's future is still uncertain.
Democrats romped in state elections. What will they do with their newfound power?
Democratic lawmakers from multiple states pledged to use their new power to attack rising prices and protect reproductive rights.
Voters aim to terminate speed cameras with extreme prejudice
Voters will decide the fate of Phoenix’s speed camera program after Arizonans came out in force this week on a ballot measure.
Bernadette Greene-Placentia vows to run again after losing a tight race
Greene-Placentia made national headlines in October after she’d been raped by two unknown men while repairing campaign signs.
Downtown coffee shop brings chill weekend cocktail bar to Roosevelt Row
Moody drinks, lo-fi vinyl sets and candlelight transform this buzzy daytime spot into a quiet haunt, just two nights a week.
Maricopa County’s blue wave washes away election deniers and conspiracy kooks
“Elections are supposed to be boring,” an elections department spokesperson said. “There’s no scandal behind a well-run election.”
Where to celebrate Veterans Day in metro Phoenix this year
It's time again in the Valley to honor our veterans.
Your guide to the First Friday monthly artwalk in downtown Phoenix
November's event is packed with things to do.
Paradise Valley comfortably makes richest suburb in the country list
It has world-class resorts, low speed limits and an aura of exclusivity. But beware the ever-present speed cameras.
Beloved family restaurant Hana Japanese Eatery to close after 19 years
The cozy restaurant has seen generations of customers grow up at its tables. It will soon say goodbye.
Glamorous old Hollywood-inspired steakhouse opens in Scottsdale
The see-and-be-seen hotspot brings steaks, ice-cold martinis and towering desserts to Old Town.
Demolition of Phoenix radio studio means game on for Atari Hotel
Nearly seven years after its announcement, the $125 million gaming destination is finally advancing to the next level.
Tempe, Tucson breweries collaborate on unique beer for the Territorial Cup
This month's rivalry game marks the 100th time the Sun Devils and Wildcats battle on the field. Two Arizona breweries crafted the perfect beer.
Indigenous-owned bakery expands with third Valley cafe
The owner infuses his Hopi heritage into his "resilient, nutritious, community-driven" bakery.
A desperate mother campaigns to get her jailed son life-saving medication
They told her they were giving the meds to him. Then someone checked the video; they were not. Now she wants answers.
Prolific Phoenix restaurateur Sam Fox leaves Fox Restaurant Concepts
After nearly 30 years of building his namesake company, Fox is moving on with "a few other crazy ideas" in the works.
Biggsy Wiggsy waves goodbye
Andy Biggs and the Republican ascendancy bid Arizona politics sayonara for now.
Two competitive Phoenix City Council seats headed for a runoff
Neither candidate in District 4 and District 2 secured enough votes to win outright on Election Day.
Arizona’s Chiricahua is the nation’s newest national park – what does that mean?
The southeast Arizona marvel just got upgraded from national monument to national park.
Giant art, fire shows and more: Canal Convergence returns to Scottsdale
Climb inside a giant horse, play blackjack with a snake oil salesman and explore the festival's interactive creations.
Win or lose, Bernadette Greene-Placentia turns tragedy into a triumph in razor-thin race
Bernadette Greene-Placentia wanted to empower other sexual assault survivors and let them know they can share their stories.
The hottest Valley food events to fill your weekend
Taste competition barbecue, celebrate Diwali and get outside for fall food festivals happening around town.
Arizona Dems benefit from historic electoral bloodbath across the country
Arizona Democrats are poised to elect members of their party to all five statewide offices.
Phoenix voters share a mix of hope and anxiety after leaving the polls
As Arizona voters grabbed lunch in downtown Phoenix on Election Day, many were hungry for the evening's results.
311’s Nick Hexum on new music, AI and the band’s return to Phoenix
'Creatively, we're in a back-to-basics kind of mode.'
Phoenix restaurants offer discounts for voters on Election Day
Keep that "I Voted" sticker handy for discounts at Valley restaurants.
Taurid meteor showers light up Arizona this week. When to look
The annual celestial show offers a chance to catch some of the brightest shooting stars of the year.
How long do election results take in Arizona? What to know
It takes an average of 13 days to count all votes in Arizona. The only thing that's changed is we became a swing state.
On private call, Arizona GOP candidates voice worry over Election Day prospects
The call included Andy Biggs, Warren Petersen, who is the party’s nominee for attorney general and Jay Feely running in Congressional District 1.
Officials reassure voters they’ll be able to vote without intimidation on Election Day
On Tuesday, 254 polling locations will open countywide at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. in the nation's third-largest voting jurisdiction.
Phoenix New Times kicks off end-of-year membership drive
We're asking for a little help to keep delivering the news.
Nonpartisan, sentient, life-size ballot wants you to vote safely, without interference
The character Envelope, created by Abby Galvin six years ago, promotes voting especially among young people in Maricopa County.
2 Phoenix spots named among the best Indian restaurants in the country
A couple of casual Valley eateries have earned the national spotlight.
SNAP theft leaves Arizonans in need with few options
"They used all my benefits." Within minutes of it reaching her account, one Phoenix mom's grocery budget was stolen.
How ‘La Catrina’ became the iconic symbol of Día de Los Muertos
A U.S. exhibition made the Mexican image a global sensation.
Before Congress and the governor’s race, Andy Biggs had Sharon Slater
From a 2002 endorsement to a 2026 campaign donation, Biggs and Slater have championed removing civil rights for LGBTQ+ people.
Biggs has ties to an activist who fights against civil rights in Africa
Using her AZ nonprofit Sharon Slater fought for laws in Africa that landed gay people in prison. Locals told us what it’s like.
Don’t miss out: These are November’s hottest concerts in Phoenix
Alt-rock legends, pop superstars, hip-hop heavyweights and underground favorites fill the Valley's concert calendar.
Mask and all: Orville Peck danced through the pain — and the rain — in Phoenix
Peck's songs are both bubbly and heartbreaking. A pre-Halloween crowd got in the spirit.
Apache County’s ’24 election was worse than reported. It faces another test at the polls.
In '20 and '22 the Nation filed lawsuits against Apache County to extend polling hours, a result of voting sites opening late.
Sheridan makes first public statement about rape of Congressional candidate
The sheriff said he remains committed to following every lead, gathering the facts, and conducting a comprehensive investigation.
Rectums, petting zoos and indifference to death in the state’s prisons
A corrections union official demanded that Gov. Katie Hobbs change policy immediately before more people die violently.
Private equity is buying up methadone clinics – access isn’t getting easier
Methadone is one of the most effective medications for opioid use disorder, cutting the fatal overdose risk by roughly half.
It’s the State Fair’s final weekend. What to eat before the rides go dark
If you brave the rain for the fair's last few days, warm up with a cup of pozole or Hot Cheeto pickle pizza.
Why a beloved Tempe haunted house isn’t open this Halloween
For 26 years, a Tempe couple has transformed their home into a Halloween nightmare. This year, things are different.
Phoenix earns perfect score for likely electoral hijinks and manipulation
Only three counties had the ignominious honor of scoring 100, the highest possible score, on the organization’s heat map.
After lawsuit, Maricopa County reinstates 25 voters flagged in citizenship check
With voting underway, Mayes asked a judge to order that the voters be fully reinstated and be mailed ballots immediately.
The best haunted houses and Halloween displays in Phoenix
Valley haunts serve up killer clowns, possessed dolls, undead hordes and plenty of things that go bump in the night.
Peek inside Hero, the new restaurant opening at Phoenix’s Rainbow Road
The colorful eatery opens inside downtown's Mario Kart-themed building this week. Here's what to expect.
10 scary moments in Phoenix concert history
Riots, fires, dead animal parts ... Phoenix has had its fair share of shocking concert incidents.
‘Scary’ cuts to aid prompt return of Halloween food drive
Dozens of Phoenix restaurants, bars and shops will collect pantry goods this weekend.
The best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in metro Phoenix
Big candy hauls and over-the-top Halloween decorations make these Valley neighborhoods worth visiting.
Why TPUSA candidates keep losing in Arizona, the organization’s home base
Turning Point’s outsized influence on Republican electoral politics has soured many conservatives outside organization.
Prop 320 could mean Arizona public schools lose millions of dollars
It includes a penalty for some districts that spend less than 60% of operational spending on instruction: loss of classroom site funds.
‘The American dream is now out of reach for many’
Two questions will determine whether growth remains sustainable: Can homeowners afford to stay here, and will we have the water?
Spooky and scrumptious Valley food events to fill your weekend
Get into the Halloween spirit with a beer and candy pairing, a quirky burger pop-up and spooky cocktail bar takeovers.
Arizona doesn’t follow daylight saving time. Why?
Save daylight? Are we running out of it?
Local pop-up bakery provides sweet way to honor the dead
This local baker grew up celebrating Día de los Muertos. This year, she's serving pan de muerto around Phoenix.
SNAP cuts leave Arizonans making hard decisions to feed their families
The government gutted food assistance last year. The fallout in Arizona is devastating.
SNAP cuts leave Arizonans making hard decisions to feed their families
The government gutted food assistance last year. The fallout in Arizona is devastating.
Will rain spoil Halloween in Phoenix? Here’s the forecast
Storms are headed toward the Valley just in time for the spookiest weekend of the year.
Phoenix Symphony money woes remain a mystery
The symphony's musicians are calling for greater financial transparency in the wake of the season suspension.
Fight over Phoenix gay leather bar’s liquor license goes to court
A neighboring property owner's continued opposition to Barracks Bar Phoenix's liquor license keeps the Melrose nightspot in limbo.
Look both ways before you cross the street this Halloween, Phoenix!
Arizona pedestrians are more than twice as likely to die on the Oct. 31 holiday from a vehicle.
A new neighborhood bar with huge New York-style pizzas? We’re hooked
Big floppy slices, a pool table and plenty of beer make this spot a new go-to. Here's what to order.
Phoenix’s best Halloween costumes of 2026 are wild. See the photos
GWAR monsters and pop culture favorites took over Halloween parties in the Valley. We've got the pictures.
Who’s playing Innings Fest 2027 in Tempe? See the full lineup
Three days, 30 artists and a roster of MLB stars are headed to Tempe Beach Park.
Arizona plummets in national retirement destination rankings
U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 list of the Best Places to Retire and boy, oh boy did the Valley have a poor showing.
Leyba Ruiz outraises Yee in state superintendent race
Enrollment, test scores and school spending: How do superintendent candidates plan to improve Arizona’s public school system?
Gorillaz dazzled Phoenix in a maximalist, genre-bending blitz
Damon Albarn and his sprawling cast of collaborators brought outlandish spectacle on their Mountain Tour stop Friday.
Phoenix launches a $2 on-demand van service pilot program
Think of it like a shared ride-hailing service (UberX Share, for example) that runs on a flexible, demand-based bus route.
Rapidly expanding grocery chain opens another new Valley store
The Arizona-based grocer now has over 500 locations. It joined a new neighborhood on Friday.
She rejected her son for being gay, now Kelli Anderson wants to oversee schoolchildren
Shane Anderson said his mother physically isolated him and verbally abused him after he came out as gay.
Share a meal with spirits at these 9 haunted restaurants and bars in Phoenix
When eating at these spooky spots, diners may be joined by some unexpected guests.
The uncertain future of Erika Kirk’s Turning Point USA
Student leaders described a renewed energy among young conservatives, others described a more chaotic and divided landscape.
This new store brings punk culture back to Tempe. Here’s a look
The newly opened 45 Revolutions aims to revive a piece of Tempe's music culture.
See Arizona natural wonders on Free National Park Day Oct. 27
Check out some of the most beautiful places in the state for free on Oct. 27.
After long wait, Otra Pizzeria and upstairs bar open in historic downtown space
The highly anticipated one-two punch of a restaurant and bar is finally here.
‘We never got a chance to speak’
I knew heat would be a big part of my reporting in Phoenix. I didn’t fully realize how much impact on me it would have.
These Arizona hotels are among the most haunted in U.S.
Ghostly cowboys, a jilted bride and unexplained encounters haunt these historic properties.
This is what dying of heat looks like
Heat is a silent killer, but in the lead-up, it can be violent. Often the signs and symptoms are mistaken for other emergencies.
Judge approves fun weekend trip for disgraced cop facing violent felony charges
Judge Sigmund Popko allowed the former South Mountain cop to drive to California for his godson’s birthday and return Oct. 26.
Questions remain in wake of Phoenix Symphony season suspension
Will ticket holders get refunds? When, if ever, will the season restart?
Phoenix blues icon Carvin Jones to be honored at memorial. How to attend
Family, friends and fans will gather to remember the beloved guitarist
Video: ‘Fight, man! Come on,’ officer pleads trying to save a dying man
For nearly five minutes, Phoenix Police Officer Danny Olmos performed chest compressions on the man alone in the parking lot.
The juiciest Valley food events to fill your weekend
Head to a special dinner from two popular pop-ups downtown, toast the grand opening of Los Milics Vineyards or eat brunch to help save bats.
12 most haunted places in Phoenix, Tempe and around Arizona
Casey Moore's Oyster House in Tempe and downtown Phoenix's Orpheum Theatre are just two places in Arizona where you could see a ghost.
Where to party in metro Phoenix this Halloween
Blood raves and big-money costume contests are among your Halloweekend choices.
The man behind the anti-trans ballot machine
Tim Mooney spent years turning political fights into ballot questions. Now, he's targeting transgender rights in the Southwest.
To celebrate Phoenix’s best bars, we’re throwing a party! How to get an invite
In a few weeks, our annual issue of the Top 50 Bars in Phoenix will hit newsstands. Help us say "cheers" to the best of the best.
Charli xcx cancels Wednesday’s Arizona concert. What to know
The artist was scheduled to perform at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
Mayes outraged at Heap for designating two dozen Arizonans as “Not Eligible” to vote
According to a letter obtained by Phoenix New Times, 24 of 52 voters were incorrectly flagged and have “Not Eligible” status.
Congress is weighing an AM radio mandate. Broadcasters say it’s still a lifeline across Arizona
“You’re driving cross-country and you have a crisis coming, weather issues ... You’re not going to hear it on your Spotify.”