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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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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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107-degree body temp death in Phoenix prompts investigation
The man was incoherent and showing signs of distress before his death at a north Phoenix apartment complex, police said.
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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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Award-winning animator rescued off Phoenix-area mountain
Phoenix fire crews rescued an award-winning animator off of Mummy Mountain after he reported feeling ill while hiking.
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These are Phoenix's top concert venues, according to readers
Three music venues have been crowned the best in metro Phoenix in an Arizona Republic readers poll. Here's a look at all three winners for 2026.
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Waymo merges back onto Phoenix freeways after software fix
After a handful of incidents where Waymo vehicles pulled into highway construction zones, the company briefly pulled them from the freeway.
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What's being built near Shalimar Golf Course in Tempe?
The seven-unit townhome complex will include units with two stories and a two-car garage.
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How national Democrats are recovering from a bruising US House primary
Democratic leaders signaled they now will prioritize Amish Shah's candidacy for Congress after openly opposing him in his Arizona primary.
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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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Paradise Valley home with walk-in refrigerator sells for $9M. See it
Features of the priciest metro Phoenix houses to sell include a floating staircase, elevator and walk-in, bank-style safe.
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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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