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The last couple of months may indicate that the summer blockbusters are returning as movies like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Thor: Love and Thunder" have been booming at the box office.
Aug. 2, 2022
The International Association of Venue Managers recently held its annual conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Many conversations focused on how the events and meetings industry is dealing with high inflation and low staffing.
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Aug. 1, 2022
America's current culture and politics seem chaotic. Author Bill McKibben reflects on a similar time in his new book, "The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagon."
Aug. 1, 2022
Stevie Nicks is the subject of a newly released comic book that's part of the "Female Force" series. The comic tells the story of how Nicks came to love music as a girl and always tried to stay true to her creativity and individuality.
Jul. 29, 2022
Leaders of the Circulo Social Anahuac said the alley’s arrival is tied to the sizable presence of well-heeled Americans during the early 20th century company town days of Cananea, when the Consolidated Copper Company dominated daily life.
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Jul. 28, 2022
Phoenix band Playboy Manbaby saw their popularity explode during the pandemic. Now, they're set to headline their first Los Angeles show.
Jul. 28, 2022
It’s not easy finding a location that does justice to all that is Playboy Manbaby, the TikTok-ing, fun making, super silly band whose frontman Robbie Pfeffer blew up on social media during the pandemic.
Jul. 28, 2022
In an election year like this one, polls are ubiquitous. But are they just a snapshot in time providing context, or do the numbers actually mean something?
Jul. 28, 2022
The U.S. Border Patrol falls under the auspices of Customs and Border Protection, which lists as its mission statement "protect the American people, safeguard our borders and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity." But there are increasing concerns that the Border Patrol has reached too far into the nation’s interior.
Jul. 28, 2022
“This Week Sucks Tonight” comedian Michael Turner has a simple thesis on the Valley of the Sun: Phoenix doesn’t deserve nice things — nice things he says he tried his hardest to create here.
Jul. 28, 2022
Phoenix is accepting proposals to turn an old firehouse into a restaurant next to Margaret T. Hance Park near downtown.
Jul. 27, 2022
The main character in Jamie Sumner’s first book, “Roll with It,” has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair. Her book “Tune it Out” features a character with a sensory processing disorder. Her newest book is called “The Summer of June” and takes on the issue of anxiety.
Jul. 27, 2022
Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian court again Tuesday for a testimony that focused on legal cannabis use.
Jul. 26, 2022
It's that time of year again — political yard signs are popping up all over the state. But if you live in Chandler, you may have spotted a sign that’s a real head scratcher.
Jul. 26, 2022
Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, according to ESPN.
Jul. 23, 2022
Isaac Caruso didn’t set out to be a children’s book author, or really a muralist. But his path led him to both of these things.
Jul. 22, 2022
The Little Miss and Mr. Men books from the '70s and '80s are back, this time as memes.
Jul. 22, 2022
Kyle Lukoff is a former elementary school librarian and the author of several books, including “Call Me Max” and “Too Bright to See.” His new book is called “Different Kinds of Fruit.”
Jul. 22, 2022
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly have introduced a resolution to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.
Jul. 21, 2022
Although there was some uncertainty surrounding Kyler Murray's future as a Cardinal during the offseason, he has re-signed for nearly a quarter of a billion dollars.
Jul. 21, 2022
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