Phoenix New Times
Phoenix, AZ · English · Digital
A local news outlet covering Phoenix, Arizona, with a focus on culture, politics, and community events.
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Phoenix, AZ peers
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- Meet comedian Gabriel Iglesias (and maybe buy his tequila) on Friday in TempeComedian Gabriel Iglesias is set to promote his tequila brand Pocho Fino in Tempe, joining other celebrities in the tequila business.
- Long-running Phoenix brunch spot is on the move. What to knowPhoenix's Fà-me Cafe, operating for 12 years, will move to Biltmore neighborhood this fall, expanding its menu and space after lease uncertainties prompted the relocation.
- This west Phoenix roadway has highest pedestrian death toll in ArizonaIndian School Road in west Phoenix has the highest pedestrian death toll in Arizona, with 118 pedestrian deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report.
- Buc-ee’s is finally open in Goodyear. Nearby small business braces for impactBuc-ee's opened in Goodyear, Arizona, near Ass Kickin' Gift Shop, a local business that may face competition from the popular gas station chain.
- The dispute over the $12.8M Arizona Lottery ticket is getting messierA legal dispute over a $12.8M Arizona Lottery ticket has intensified with the identification of two new potential claimants, while Arizona Lottery rules suggest the ticket belongs to Circle K.
- Where to find Fourth of July fireworks and events in the ValleyPhoenix area hosts multiple Fourth of July fireworks events from July 2 to 4, 2026, with various activities and admission options.
- June’s Strawberry Moon will also be a micromoon. Here’s when to see itThe Strawberry Moon in Arizona on June 29 will be a micromoon, appearing smaller and lower in the sky than usual.
- New downtown mariscos and michelada bar takes us to the beachA new downtown Phoenix restaurant, PoNy's Miches Michelada Bar & Grill, opened with a beach-themed vibe, offering micheladas and Mexican dishes.
- Feely makes racist, false claim blaming immigrants for housing crisisJay Feely falsely claimed immigrants are responsible for Arizona's housing crisis during a GOP debate, despite studies showing otherwise.
- 2 Scottsdale spots named among America’s favorite ice creamTwo Scottsdale ice cream shops, Sugar Bowl and Sweet Republic, are recognized as top national ice cream spots according to Yelp data.
- A Place to Kill makes music for the apocalypseA Place to Kill, a new project by Richard Patrick and Jim Louvau, creates heavy synth-driven music with socially conscious lyrics, aiming to respond to current events and challenge traditional musical norms.
- Tolleson student sues over 2024 beating by school resource officerA Tolleson student sued the city, police department, and school district after a school resource officer punched and kneed him during an arrest in 2024, leading to the officer's removal and strained relations between local authorities.
- Rare photos of Phoenix LGBTQ+ bars through the decadesThe article showcases rare photos of Phoenix's LGBTQ+ bars from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, highlighting their cultural significance and the community they served.
- Phoenix’s speed cameras have moved. Here’s where they are nowPhoenix has reinstalled speed enforcement cameras that are mobile and relocated based on traffic patterns, with updated locations available on a city website.
- The biggest Phoenix restaurant closings of the year, so farSeveral notable Phoenix restaurants closed in 2026, including El Chullo, Golden Oak, Old Heidelberg Bakery, and Raffaeles Pizza, each for different reasons such as fire damage, operational issues, and business expansion.