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Tropical Storm Rachel is Arizona's latest excuse to check the sky·Three Arizona neighborhoods make the cut for top trick-or-treat spots·Diamondbacks Pitchers Who Look Gone by Opening Day 2027·ADOT weekend freeway advisory: closures hit 101, 202 and SR 51·Why GLP-1 Weight Regain Deserves a Plan, Not Panic·9 new Mill Avenue spots are on the way to downtown Tempe·Porta Via Is Coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square in Early 2027·Salta looks like a smart, fiery add for downtown Phoenix·General admission tickets are on sale for the 2027 WM Phoenix Open·Rocktober 12U Classic returns to Mesa this weekend·Canyon Lake drains for dam work, and the lake bed is about to get a spotlight·GCU falls 3-0 at UC Davis in first conference loss·GCU carries 1-0-1 Mountain West mark into road tests·Diamondbacks Can’t Keep Babysitting Ketel Marte·Three Scottsdale Hotel Restaurants Worth Booking Now·27 Metro Phoenix October Events Worth Putting on Your Calendar·Valley chef’s new Thai spot feels like a smart next move·Things to Do Around the Valley This Week, Oct. 6-11·Cowboy Seafood opens in midtown Phoenix this week·Rosso Italian looks like a smart, fiery downtown Phoenix move
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Salta looks like a smart, fiery add for downtown Phoenix
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Salta looks like a smart, fiery add for downtown Phoenix

I’m into this one: Salta feels like the kind of downtown Phoenix opening that actually adds heat, not just hype.

By Sloan Rivers

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9 new Mill Avenue spots are on the way to downtown Tempe
FoodToday

9 new Mill Avenue spots are on the way to downtown Tempe

Mill Avenue keeps changing, and nine more restaurants and bars are set to join the mix in downtown Tempe.

Fat Jimmy · Food & Nightlife
Porta Via Is Coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square in Early 2027
FoodToday

Porta Via Is Coming to Scottsdale Fashion Square in Early 2027

Porta Via will open its first Arizona restaurant at Scottsdale Fashion Square in early 2027.

By Sloan Rivers
Salta looks like a smart, fiery add for downtown Phoenix
FoodToday

Salta looks like a smart, fiery add for downtown Phoenix

I’m into this one: Salta feels like the kind of downtown Phoenix opening that actually adds heat, not just hype.

By Sloan Rivers

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Old FilmBar gets a louder second act downtown
NightlifeSep 29

Old FilmBar gets a louder second act downtown

Roosevelt is opening in the former FilmBar space with a listening-bar angle, house music, vinyl nights, cocktails and food.

By Bill Farr
Roosevelt opens downtown, and Phoenix could use more rooms like this
NightlifeSep 27

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
NightlifeSep 24

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

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GateWay’s new cannabis certificates are a smart Valley move
Cannabis5d ago

GateWay’s new cannabis certificates are a smart Valley move

I think GateWay Community College expanding its cannabis certificates is a smart, timely move for Valley job seekers.

Sonny Blaze · Cannabis
Arizona’s marijuana odor bill feels like a slippery slope
CannabisSep 27

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
CannabisSep 21

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

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Why GLP-1 Weight Regain Deserves a Plan, Not Panic
Health and WellnessToday

Why GLP-1 Weight Regain Deserves a Plan, Not Panic

I think this is a useful reminder: stopping a GLP-1 can’t just be a medication decision. The body often pushes back, and support matters.

The Health Nut · Wellness
4 Gut-Healthy Foods With More Protein Than an Egg
Health and Wellness4d ago

4 Gut-Healthy Foods With More Protein Than an Egg

A closer look at four plant-based foods that bring protein and fiber together for everyday gut health.

The Health Nut · Wellness
Teen mental health help is growing across Southern Arizona
Health and Wellness4d ago

Teen mental health help is growing across Southern Arizona

I think this is overdue and important: more teen mental health support across Southern Arizona makes it easier for young people to ask for help.

The Health Nut · Wellness

Sports

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Diamondbacks Pitchers Who Look Gone by Opening Day 2027
SportsToday

Diamondbacks Pitchers Who Look Gone by Opening Day 2027

The Diamondbacks have offseason choices ahead, but Zac Gallen already looks like the clearest bet to move on.

By Stephen A. Spliff
General admission tickets are on sale for the 2027 WM Phoenix Open
SportsYesterday

General admission tickets are on sale for the 2027 WM Phoenix Open

General admission tickets are now on sale for the 2027 WM Phoenix Open, set for Feb. 8-14 at TPC Scottsdale.

By Stephen A. Spliff
Rocktober 12U Classic returns to Mesa this weekend
SportsYesterday

Rocktober 12U Classic returns to Mesa this weekend

The 2026 Rocktober 12U Classic presented by Mikasa is back at Kino Aquatic Center in Mesa Oct. 9-11.

By Bill Farr

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Tropical Storm Rachel is Arizona's latest excuse to check the sky
NewsToday

Tropical Storm Rachel is Arizona's latest excuse to check the sky

I think this is one of those weather setups that deserves attention, not panic: rain is coming, and Arizona should act like it.

By Bill Farr
Three Arizona neighborhoods make the cut for top trick-or-treat spots
NewsToday

Three Arizona neighborhoods make the cut for top trick-or-treat spots

I’m not shocked Arizona made the list. Kids want houses, not long drives, and the data points straight at Power Ranch.

By Bill Farr
ADOT weekend freeway advisory: closures hit 101, 202 and SR 51
NewsToday

ADOT weekend freeway advisory: closures hit 101, 202 and SR 51

ADOT says weekend construction will close stretches of Loop 101, Loop 202 and northbound SR 51, with more lane restrictions on SR 347.

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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