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Can diet and exercise reverse type 2 diabetes? My take on the new study·Arizona triathlon makes it three straight national titles·Suns vs. Spurs: Phoenix has to answer the road-test now·Things to do around the Valley: Canal Convergence, polo and Italian Festival·Drake’s Hollywood brings old-school sparkle to Old Town Scottsdale·Arizona poll lines may peak late. Here’s how to check wait times·Medical cannabis for sleep? The evidence still looks thin·Why probiotic strain specificity matters for brain health·Warriors-Suns Was a Gut-Punch Win, and That’s the Point·November First Friday Melrose Market lands at Thunderbird Lounge·Buck & Rider’s fish shop feels like a very Phoenix move·Phoenix concerts: Valley's biggest 2026-27 shows to watch·A daily fiber supplement may be a real win for knee arthritis·Arizona Robotics League is a smart swing for the Valley·Suns, Mercury CEO and wife start youth basketball scholarship program·Your Guide to First Friday in Downtown Phoenix·UwU Con returns to Mesa with cosplay, gaming and "One Piece" stars·Otra Pizzeria and Better Days finally land in downtown Phoenix·Things to Do Around the Valley This Week, Oct. 26-31·Innings Fest 2027 lineup lands in Tempe with big headliners
Can diet and exercise reverse type 2 diabetes? My take on the new study·Arizona triathlon makes it three straight national titles·Suns vs. Spurs: Phoenix has to answer the road-test now·Things to do around the Valley: Canal Convergence, polo and Italian Festival·Drake’s Hollywood brings old-school sparkle to Old Town Scottsdale·Arizona poll lines may peak late. Here’s how to check wait times·Medical cannabis for sleep? The evidence still looks thin·Why probiotic strain specificity matters for brain health·Warriors-Suns Was a Gut-Punch Win, and That’s the Point·November First Friday Melrose Market lands at Thunderbird Lounge·Buck & Rider’s fish shop feels like a very Phoenix move·Phoenix concerts: Valley's biggest 2026-27 shows to watch·A daily fiber supplement may be a real win for knee arthritis·Arizona Robotics League is a smart swing for the Valley·Suns, Mercury CEO and wife start youth basketball scholarship program·Your Guide to First Friday in Downtown Phoenix·UwU Con returns to Mesa with cosplay, gaming and "One Piece" stars·Otra Pizzeria and Better Days finally land in downtown Phoenix·Things to Do Around the Valley This Week, Oct. 26-31·Innings Fest 2027 lineup lands in Tempe with big headliners
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Drake’s Hollywood brings old-school sparkle to Old Town Scottsdale
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Drake’s Hollywood brings old-school sparkle to Old Town Scottsdale

I’m into this one: Drake’s Hollywood leans hard into old Hollywood glamour, and Scottsdale could use the drama.

By Sloan Rivers

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Drake’s Hollywood brings old-school sparkle to Old Town Scottsdale
FoodToday

Drake’s Hollywood brings old-school sparkle to Old Town Scottsdale

I’m into this one: Drake’s Hollywood leans hard into old Hollywood glamour, and Scottsdale could use the drama.

By Sloan Rivers
Buck & Rider’s fish shop feels like a very Phoenix move
Food6d ago

Buck & Rider’s fish shop feels like a very Phoenix move

Buck & Rider opening a seafood retail shop next to its original restaurant feels smart, fresh, and very on-brand for Phoenix.

By Sloan Rivers
Otra Pizzeria and Better Days finally land in downtown Phoenix
FoodOct 29

Otra Pizzeria and Better Days finally land in downtown Phoenix

I’m calling this a win: Otra Pizzeria and Better Days are finally open in a historic downtown Phoenix space.

By Sloan Rivers

Nightlife

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Phoenix concerts: Valley's biggest 2026-27 shows to watch
NightlifeOct 29

Phoenix concerts: Valley's biggest 2026-27 shows to watch

From arena nights to stadium-scale shows, the Valley’s 2026-27 concert calendar is already stacked.

By Sloan Rivers
Innings Fest 2027 lineup lands in Tempe with big headliners
NightlifeOct 29

Innings Fest 2027 lineup lands in Tempe with big headliners

Pitbull, The Strokes and Alanis Morissette are set to headline Innings Festival 2027 at Tempe Beach Park.

By Sloan Rivers
Scottsdale’s Halloween calendar is one big freebie, and that’s the point
NightlifeOct 20

Scottsdale’s Halloween calendar is one big freebie, and that’s the point

Scottsdale’s Halloween lineup looks less like a spooky season and more like a civic reminder that free can still be fun.

By Bill Farr

Cannabis

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Phoenix Curaleaf workers finally lock in a first contract
CannabisOct 27

Phoenix Curaleaf workers finally lock in a first contract

I see this as a real win for Phoenix cannabis workers: after years of waiting, Curaleaf’s Midtown team finally ratified its first union contract.

Sonny Blaze · Cannabis
Scottsdale lab weed recalled after fungus test issue
CannabisOct 27

Scottsdale lab weed recalled after fungus test issue

A marijuana strain tested at a Scottsdale lab was recalled after state inspectors said failed Aspergillus results were reported as passing.

Sonny Blaze · Cannabis
GateWay’s new cannabis certificates are a smart Valley move
CannabisOct 6

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

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Can diet and exercise reverse type 2 diabetes? My take on the new study
Health and WellnessToday

Can diet and exercise reverse type 2 diabetes? My take on the new study

A new study suggests intensive weight loss and structured exercise may help younger adults with type 2 diabetes reach remission.

The Health Nut · Wellness
Medical cannabis for sleep? The evidence still looks thin
Health and Wellness6d ago

Medical cannabis for sleep? The evidence still looks thin

I think this review is a useful reality check: medical cannabis may be popular for insomnia, but the evidence still isn’t strong enough.

The Health Nut · Wellness
Why probiotic strain specificity matters for brain health
Health and Wellness6d ago

Why probiotic strain specificity matters for brain health

I think the big takeaway is simple: when it comes to probiotics and brain health, strain-level evidence matters more than broad promises.

The Health Nut · Wellness

Sports

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Arizona triathlon makes it three straight national titles
SportsToday

Arizona triathlon makes it three straight national titles

Arizona triathlon completed a three-peat Sunday, with Kelly Wetteland leading the way in the individual race.

By Stephen A. Spliff
Suns vs. Spurs: Phoenix has to answer the road-test now
SportsToday

Suns vs. Spurs: Phoenix has to answer the road-test now

San Antonio brings a four-game road winning streak into Phoenix, and that makes this one a real test for the Suns.

By Stephen A. Spliff
Warriors-Suns Was a Gut-Punch Win, and That’s the Point
Sports6d ago

Warriors-Suns Was a Gut-Punch Win, and That’s the Point

The Warriors looked tired, looked sloppy, and still found a way. That’s the story here.

By Stephen A. Spliff

News

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Things to do around the Valley: Canal Convergence, polo and Italian Festival
NewsToday

Things to do around the Valley: Canal Convergence, polo and Italian Festival

A quick look at weekend events around the Valley, from Scottsdale Waterfront art to Tempe lanterns and more.

By Bill Farr
Arizona poll lines may peak late. Here’s how to check wait times
News6d ago

Arizona poll lines may peak late. Here’s how to check wait times

Arizona voters may see the longest lines near the end of the day, but there’s a way to check estimated wait times before you go.

By Bill Farr
November First Friday Melrose Market lands at Thunderbird Lounge
News6d ago

November First Friday Melrose Market lands at Thunderbird Lounge

A Nov. 6 market at Thunderbird Lounge brings local vendors to the Melrose District.

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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