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Politics - Kari Lake keeps doing apparently illegal shit in D.C. Kari Lake seems to be the "acting CEO" of a federal agency just as much as she's the governor of Arizona. By TJ L'Heureux

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Harvest Nights in Phoenix launches in September at original home of Fear Farm

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Local Music - 'Wild and unpredictable, just like their namesake': Phoenix freeform band Coatimundi - By Geoff Spears

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Sports -- Diamondbacks are first MLB team to offer device for sight-impaired fans

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Immigration -- Friends of detained Peoria restaurateur plan last-ditch plea to Trump

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Opinion & Commentary -- Op-ed: Cannabis rescheduling could hinge on Trump's next move

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Local Music -- 'We've always been somewhat future-oriented': Jimmy Eat World opens up before Phoenix show

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Just Announced -- Haim's upcoming Mesa Amphitheatre show has been canceled

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Lists -- Flies in the ice cream: The worst restaurant inspections in July

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Openings & Closings -- Chef Joey Maggiore to open new deli and bagel bar this fall

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Valley Life -- Scam Likely? Where Arizona ranks among the worst states for spam calls

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Weather -- Map: Which parts of Phoenix had the most rainfall last night?

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Police -- Phoenix introduces its new police chief: 5 takeaways

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Transportation -- What's up with the new blue Waymo vans in Phoenix?

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Weather -- Phoenix may finally get some monsoon rain this week: What to know

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Police -- Phoenix police to use AI to answer non-emergency calls. Is that good?

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Arizona Watchdog Project -- The Arpaio All-Stars: Meet the county sheriff's sketchy retreads

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Baked Goods -- Couple debuts coffee shop and community space at base of South Mountain

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BBQ -- Popular barbecue pop-up opens in Tempe food hall

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Events -- Arizona Restaurant Week announces fall dates

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Coffee -- Farmers market staple brings specialty coffee to Sunnyslope

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Openings & Closings -- Popular fried chicken chain lands in Arizona with East Valley restaurant

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Lists -- Our top 10 favorite restaurants in Tempe

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Film, TV & Streaming -- Harkins Theatres in Phoenix to screen 'KPop Demon Hunter' sing-along

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Valley Life -- 'We all vibe together': Meet Sarah Elizabeth of Temperance Tattoo Collective

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Visual Art -- Heard Museum shows colorful, queer work of Native artist Harry Fonseca

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Books -- Phoenix locations star in new mystery novel by ex-KJZZ reporter

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Books -- Arizona author tells brutal border crossing story in new memoir

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Festivals -- Scottsdale Canal Convergence arts festival announces 2025 theme

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Valley Life -- Electric Bat Arcade owner Rachel Bess is queen of Phoenix pinball

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Film, TV & Streaming -- 'Out here, it's just comfortable': Arizona resident Ice-T on musical evolution and Valley life

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Country Music -- New Arizona two-day country music event lineup announced

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Just Announced -- Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix announces fall 2025 concert lineup

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Festivals -- Pitbull to headline all-day, East Valley music festival

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Lists -- Chevy vans to lustful muskrats: Horny hits of the '70s

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Funk vs. Cumbia Dance Party feat. Vinyl Vagos & Phoenix Funkeros

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Titties, A$$ & Punk Rock — Vol. 7

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Most Necessary Hip Hop feat. DJ Rikkie Tee

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FDA recommends ban of potent 7-OH kratom variant

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Kris Mayes wants you to be finally able to buy weed with a credit card

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Curaleaf ordered to rehire Phoenix worker it fired for union activity

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Sinema gushes over 'Jedi Mind Fuck' shroom researcher at conference

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How Josh Kesselman became the Phoenix 'Willy Wonka of Weed'

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Undercover baby cops help bust Valley smoke shops selling vapes to kids

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Judge: Arizona can continue to crack down on hemp-based THC products

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Free Stuff -- WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE WILL WOOD ON AUGUST 31!

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Sponsored -- From Scottsdale to Downtown: Here's your guide to make your best move in Phoenix

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Valley Life -- Voting now open for New Times' Best of Phoenix® Readers' Poll 2025

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