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Metro Phoenix's coolest new bookstores don't stay in one place
Bookmobiles are bringing book stores to new places around metro Phoenix. Meet the sellers changing the bookstore landscape one truck at a time.
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Drugs near food among 17 health violations at metro Phoenix restaurants
Maricopa County inspectors visited about 1,380 restaurants and other food-serving facilities. Nearly 400 restaurants received an "A" rating.
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Arizona federal judge denies helping British fraudster seek a pardon
U.S. District Judge Susan Brnovich denied helping George Cottrell, a politically connected British socialite, with a pardon pitch to President Trump.
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These USA TODAY best bars of the West are worth a road trip
USA TODAY’s Bars of the Year 2026 spotlights the top watering holes in the West. Here are the picks.
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Megachurch building 6-bedroom home near downtown Phoenix
La Luz Del Mundo, the church whose leader is facing sex trafficking charges, is building a large home by its prominent campus near downtown Phoenix.
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Heartbroken loved ones remember hiker found dead at South Mountain
Family and friends described Fletcher as a devoted husband, musician and avid hiker after his death at South Mountain Park on July 25, 2026.
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Island Fire collapses a bridge, burns through Cibola wildlife refuge
The Island Fire burning through a wildlife refuge about 45 miles north of Yuma collapsed the Island Unit Bridge across the Colorado River near Cibola.
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Longtime restaurant named best Chinese food in Arizona. Do you agree?
Tasting Table ranked the best Chinese restaurants in every state, and an iconic Tempe spot made the list for Arizona. Do local foodies agree?
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The Republic's top 10 high school football kickers/punters in 2026
It's time to turn our attention to special teams and rank the top 10 kickers and punters in Arizona high school football for 2025.
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If you live in Arizona, these 13 things feel completely normal
Living in Arizona comes with its own set of unique challenges and rewards. Here are 13 things about life here only locals will understand.
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These are the 3 worst parking lots in Arizona, new study shows
Have you ever circled a parking lot 10 times before finding a space? So has everyone else in Arizona. Avoid these three parking lots.
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In the never-ending Arizona sun, extreme, near-record heat ends July
High pressure in the Southwest keeps moisture present but suppresses storm activity. Temperatures will build near records again in final days of July.
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