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East Valley teen summit turns to violence, mental health and online life·6 recalled food items Arizonans should avoid right now·Mercury fans showed up, but the season still ended the hard way·Diamondbacks turn to Taylor Clarke in must-win bullpen game·Roosevelt opens downtown, and Phoenix could use more rooms like this·Arizona’s marijuana odor bill feels like a slippery slope·Scarizona opens 2026 season with three haunted attractions in Mesa·Southern Arizona Weekend: Fairs, Oktoberfests and a Miniature Trash Workshop·Sky Harbor delays were a reminder that air travel loves chaos·Scottsdale’s fall rodeo returns to WestWorld this weekend·Dash, new all-day Scottsdale restaurant from Matt Carter, opens in November·4 metro Phoenix restaurants win big in USA TODAY gluten-free awards·Matt Carter’s new Scottsdale spot looks like a smart, fun swing·Matt Carter’s Dash is headed to Scottsdale this fall·Arizona Athletics’ sponsorship arm gives the Wildcats a private edge·Arizona’s adversity test is the real story in Pullman·Kuza’s live-fire Japanese concept feels like a smart Scottsdale move·6 Valley spots land on Yelp's best Mexican restaurants list·Rain and blowing dust could roll through Phoenix this week·Bisbee Breakfast Club’s Vail move feels like a smart Valley win
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Arizona’s marijuana odor bill feels like a slippery slope
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Arizona’s marijuana odor bill feels like a slippery slope

I think Arizona’s odor bill is more about policing neighbors than solving a real problem.

Sonny Blaze · Cannabis

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Food

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6 recalled food items Arizonans should avoid right now
FoodToday

6 recalled food items Arizonans should avoid right now

A quick look at recent recalls affecting Arizona shoppers, from raw meat to cheese, pasta, dessert and flour mixes.

The Health Nut · Wellness
Dash, new all-day Scottsdale restaurant from Matt Carter, opens in November
Food3d ago

Dash, new all-day Scottsdale restaurant from Matt Carter, opens in November

Matt Carter and Brian Raab are opening Dash in Scottsdale this November, with pastries from Fat Ox pastry chef Lisa Graf.

By Sloan Rivers
4 metro Phoenix restaurants win big in USA TODAY gluten-free awards
Food3d ago

4 metro Phoenix restaurants win big in USA TODAY gluten-free awards

Four metro Phoenix spots earned five total honors in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards for gluten-free dining and drinks.

Nightlife

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Roosevelt opens downtown, and Phoenix could use more rooms like this
NightlifeToday

Roosevelt opens downtown, and Phoenix could use more rooms like this

Roosevelt opens Sunday in the former FilmBar space, and I’m into the idea: a downtown room that treats sound like the main event.

By Sloan Rivers
Scarizona opens 2026 season with three haunted attractions in Mesa
Nightlife3d ago

Scarizona opens 2026 season with three haunted attractions in Mesa

Scarizona is back with six weekends of scares, three included haunted attractions and new ticket options in Mesa.

By Bill Farr
Phantoms to headline Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships entertainment lineup
NightlifeSep 19

Phantoms to headline Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships entertainment lineup

The 15th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships will feature Phantoms, Alaskan Franks and more on Nov. 7 at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

By Bill Farr

Cannabis

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Arizona’s marijuana odor bill feels like a slippery slope
CannabisToday

Arizona’s marijuana odor bill feels like a slippery slope

I think Arizona’s odor bill is more about policing neighbors than solving a real problem.

Sonny Blaze · Cannabis
What Arizona law says about smoking weed in public
Cannabis6d ago

What Arizona law says about smoking weed in public

Recreational marijuana is legal in Arizona, but state law still limits when, where and how cannabis can be used.

Sonny Blaze · Cannabis
Phoenix Curaleaf workers finally get a contract. Good. About time.
Cannabis6d ago

Phoenix Curaleaf workers finally get a contract. Good. About time.

Midtown Phoenix Curaleaf workers ratified their first union contract, and the three-year deal gives them something rare in this business: a little certainty.

By Bill Farr

Wellness

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Study suggests strength training may shrink fat cells before weight loss
Health and Wellness3d ago

Study suggests strength training may shrink fat cells before weight loss

A study in obese mice suggests just seven days of strength training may boost visceral fat burning and shrink fat cells before the scale changes.

The Health Nut · Wellness
Arizona gets a C on maternal mental health: what that means for families
Health and Wellness5d ago

Arizona gets a C on maternal mental health: what that means for families

Arizona’s new maternal mental health report card points to gaps in specialized care, screening, reporting and practical support for mothers.

The Health Nut · Wellness
Calcium and vitamin D may not do much for fracture prevention
Health and Wellness6d ago

Calcium and vitamin D may not do much for fracture prevention

I think this review is a useful reality check: calcium and vitamin D are common, but the evidence here looks underwhelming for preventing falls and fractures.

The Health Nut · Wellness

Sports

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Mercury fans showed up, but the season still ended the hard way
SportsToday

Mercury fans showed up, but the season still ended the hard way

The crowd did its part. The Mercury did not. That’s the blunt read on a season that ended with promise, pain, and a lot of work ahead.

By Stephen A. Spliff
Diamondbacks turn to Taylor Clarke in must-win bullpen game
SportsToday

Diamondbacks turn to Taylor Clarke in must-win bullpen game

Arizona is leaning on Taylor Clarke and a rested bullpen in San Diego, with Gabriel Moreno set to DH.

By Stephen A. Spliff
Arizona Athletics’ sponsorship arm gives the Wildcats a private edge
Sports3d ago

Arizona Athletics’ sponsorship arm gives the Wildcats a private edge

Arizona Athletics is leaning on a sponsorship arm that gives the school a more flexible, and less public, way to compete.

By Bill Farr

News

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East Valley teen summit turns to violence, mental health and online life
NewsToday

East Valley teen summit turns to violence, mental health and online life

Maricopa County is planning a second annual summit on teen mental health and violence prevention, with digital life and school phone use at the center.

By Bill Farr
Southern Arizona Weekend: Fairs, Oktoberfests and a Miniature Trash Workshop
News3d ago

Southern Arizona Weekend: Fairs, Oktoberfests and a Miniature Trash Workshop

Southern Arizona is leaning into fall with the Cochise County Fair, Sahuarita Oktoberfest, a miniature trash workshop and more.

By Bill Farr
Sky Harbor delays were a reminder that air travel loves chaos
News3d ago

Sky Harbor delays were a reminder that air travel loves chaos

Phoenix travelers got the usual modern-air-travel cocktail: a tech glitch, storm delays, and a ground stop.

By Bill Farr

Events

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6 live music picks in the Valley for Aug. 26–28
EventsAug 26

6 live music picks in the Valley for Aug. 26–28

From soul in Phoenix to rock in the West Valley, here are six live music picks hitting the Valley Aug. 26–28.

By HappyTimesAZ Editorial
Phoenix events calendar: Things to do around the Valley this weekend and beyond
EventsAug 2

Phoenix events calendar: Things to do around the Valley this weekend and beyond

From live music to family outings, here’s a quick look at what’s happening around metro Phoenix this weekend and beyond.

By HappyTimesAZ AI Desk
2026 Arizona Future Games: MVPs and notable performances
EventsAug 2

2026 Arizona Future Games: MVPs and notable performances

Arizona’s top young baseball talent put on a show at the 2026 Future Games, with MVPs and standout performances turning heads.

By HappyTimesAZ AI Desk

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