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The next state superintendent faces declining enrollment, high teacher turnover, stagnating student test scores and low spending in public schools, even as the state’s universal school voucher program costs more than $1 billion a year.

Think of it like a shared ride-hailing service (UberX Share, for example) that runs on a flexible, demand-based bus route. Here's what to know. 👇 www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix...

Shoppers will have a new spot to grab organic produce and health-centered groceries when Sprouts opens its latest Valley location on Friday.

When eating at these spooky spots, diners may be joined by some unexpected guests. Here are 9 haunted spots in the Valley. 👇 www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/9...

The Phoenix Symphony announced last week that its Nov. 1 performance would be its last for now, suspending its 2026-27 season amid $2.8 million in debt.

Weekends are the time to treat yourself. Here's what's happening in the Phoenix food world.

The NBA tipped off a new season on Oct. 20 and the Suns will host the Golden State Warriors at their home opener this weekend.

An important read, especially for folks in AZ. When you see someone acting erratically when temps are high, don’t automatically assume it’s just drugs. Heat almost always plays a role & these delays in getting the proper medical treatment is killing people. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/what-dy...

This year, our Top 50 Bars issue will hit newsstands on Nov. 12. And we’re throwing a party. Help us say "cheers" to the best of the best. Become a member today for an invite: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/phoe... 📅: Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6 p.m. 📍: Filthy Martini Bar (455 N. Third St., #1005)

OPINION — "Six months in, I’m just starting to understand the totality of heat and how difficult it can be to prepare for, respond to and fight." Read the first hand account from New Times staff writer Clarissa Sosin: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/opinion/behi...

This weekend, you can celebrate Tempe, listen to folk music or go on a full moon hike. Check out the full list. 👇 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-in-phoenix-40616228/

Heat is a silent killer, but in the lead-up, it can be violent. Often the signs and symptoms are mistaken for other emergencies. Read this week's cover story on this summer's brutal heat deaths: https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/what-dying-of-heat-looks-like-40709279/

A disgraced Phoenix police officer facing felony charges for a violent, unreported stop will be going on a weekend trip to California to attend a party.

Before you head to the fair and get spun around on the Tilt-A-Whirl, let us point you in the right direction.

Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari knows firsthand about the dangers that lurk on the campaign trail.

It seems like every vintage building still standing in Arizona has a story to tell — and sometimes these tales include a ghost or two.

This year, our Top 50 Bars issue will hit newsstands on Nov. 12. And we’re throwing a party.

The technology may be more than a century old, but AM radio waves continue to carry safety alerts, news and entertainment in multiple languages across Arizona.

After two years of rolling around town, the burger truck is putting down roots. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/popular-phoenix-food-truck-settles-into-its-own-restaurant-space-40708863/

The dead will soon visit the living in the Valley of the Sun, but don’t be afraid. This isn’t a ghost story; it’s a celebration of life: phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/dia-de-los-muertos-celebrations-phoenix-2026-40707467/

The motel is one of the few remaining relics of downtown Phoenix’s bygone era, slowly being wiped out by redevelopment. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/coro-no-more-after-nearly-a-century-coronado-motel-is-razed-with-little-fanfare-40708887/

The Democratic Women’s Coalition stood in solidarity with Bernadette Greene-Placentia and condemned the violence against her: phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ansari-rallies-colleagues-in-support-of-candidate-raped-on-the-campaign-trail-40708998/

Fair food is expensive. Here's where to splurge and what to skip. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/arizona-state-fair-foods-ranked-worst-to-best-40703711/

"I never could have imagined the outpouring of support that we’ve gotten," the owner says. Fans have one more week to visit. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/its-overwhelming-staple-phoenix-jewish-deli-readies-to-say-goodbye-40708861/

This date night destination needs to dial things in. But we find ourselves rooting for it: phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/we-couldnt-wait-to-try-this-new-gilbert-restaurant-it-let-us-down-40707306/

Instead of marching to the Capitol, protesters headed to MCTEC where protesters dropped off their ballots for early voting: phoenixnewtimes.com/news/imminent-midterm-elections-add-urgency-sense-of-purpose-to-no-kings-protests-40708818/

Here are the worst restaurant inspections from around Phoenix in September.

Celebrate fall with pumpkin ales and pie, head to a late-night grocery store party or make your own Harry Potter-inspired cocktails. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/b...

Transcendent moments, sketchy security and incredible music ended with a monster storm and an abrupt close to the festival. Read the review. 👇 www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/form-a...

Rock, punk, hip-hop and more take over downtown Mesa for a weekend of free live music on eight stages. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/mesa-m...

You don’t want to pay $20 only to find yourself disappointed. That’s where we come in.

Dirty kitchens and a general lack of food-safety knowledge plagued Valley eateries last month. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/w...

The Valley’s largest free music festival takes over downtown Mesa this weekend, with more than 200 performances happening over three days.

“We’re looking forward to bringing back the fresh, quality food, great value, and genuine hospitality that made Salad & Go such a special part of so many Arizona communities,"

Celebrate fall with pumpkin ales and pie, head to a late-night grocery store party or make your own Harry Potter-inspired cocktails. Here's the full events list. 👇 www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/b...

More than a year after breaking ground in downtown Peoria, The Jefferson House is nearly ready to open its doors. Now we know who will set up inside.

Phoenix police officers have killed ten people so far in 2026, including a man who was protecting his family and restraining an armed intruder until police came.

The neighborhood spot has served massive egg rolls and savory pork noodles for generations. Soon, it will say goodbye. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/p...

If you were a country music fan in Phoenix between the 1960s and early 2000s, chances are you spent many nights whoopin’ it up at Mr. Lucky’s.

It's another chance for The Format's fans to see Nate Ruess and Sam Means play a stripped-down show. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/the-format-is-bringing-two-acoustic-shows-to-this-phoenix-venue-40707128/

“I had to think ‘cat food, how many cans this month?’” one resident said, as the kitten she’d taken in several weeks ago wound its way around her ankles.

Basketball returns this month and Mortgage Matchup Center is ready with creative new eats. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/7-new-foods-to-try-at-a-phoenix-suns-game-this-nba-season-40707103/

Voting for the 2026 primaries in Arizona begins June 24. You'll have until July 21 to return your ballot. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/map-maricopa-county-ballot-drop-box-locations-2026-40676988/

A new plant-forward Caribbean cafe and a ramen shop from an acclaimed Japanese chef are among the Valley's newest eateries. Full list 👇 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/the-6-most-exciting-recent-restaurant-openings-in-phoenix-40707084/

Just Blaze brings graffiti supplies and street art culture to downtown Phoenix. More photos 👇 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts-culture/phoenix-art-store-just-blaze-roosevelt-row-opens-40707020/

Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of the Desert Botanical Garden’s pay-what-you-can day.

More than a year after breaking ground in downtown Peoria, The Jefferson House is nearly ready to open its doors.

Maeva’s website invites visitors to “escape the average.” This new downtown Gilbert spot does exactly that. View more Best of Phoenix winners. 👇 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/best-of-phoenix/2026/food-and-drink/

The Chicago punk veterans perform in Phoenix on Oct. 14. Here's what fans can expect to hear. 👇 https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/rise-against-is-still-finding-something-to-fight-for-40707013/

You’re more likely to be shot by a cop in some parts of Phoenix than others.