1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1809+ words) The Valley's wellspring of cultural diversions " festivals, the arts, fitness, et al. " has never been deeper or more diverse. Grab your swimsuit and dive in!" "I think Life Time will really step up the pre-race and post-race experience," one voter…...

21+ hour, 56+ min ago  (408+ words) I'm enthralled by the idea of "cultural DNA" " how strands of influence, style and knowledge can be passed from writer to writer, chef to chef, artist to artist " or any vocation, really. Elephant trainers. Nose-stud designers. TV meteorologists. And find…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (406+ words) Why did you take the leap from food truck to restaurant? What inspired the Matilda's concept? I was inspired when I traveled to other cities and would see all-day cafes open from morning to evening where you'd come and have…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (539+ words) You immediately register two things at Sophia's Brunch Counter: the line of eager Zoomers waiting for a table at the pocket-size Midtown caf; and the striking open-air pavilion design, which draws inspiration from Midcentury architecture, elemental geometry and European courtyards....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (317+ words) What are some misconceptions about the industry? How has modeling changed since you started? Has social media played a role? What is your biggest piece of advice for new talent? There's going to be so much rejection in this industry....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1730+ words) It's not just about prisons and payday loan centers anymore. Data centers are now the primary provider of Valley homeowner angst. by Jimmy Magahern | illustration by Dan Page In early May, two calves were born in the pasture behind Hollie…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (742+ words) We're unapologetically biased in favor of local at PHOENIX " and proudly discriminate against carpetbaggers and out-of-town businesses that swoop in and try to edge out our friends. That being said: Awesome is awesome, and sometimes it's from Austin." Using a…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (524+ words) Will the pendulum swing away from AI? Local purveyors of old-fashioned media hope so. As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the headlines, a tiny analog rebellion has been building in Greater Phoenix. We're not just talking about buying vinyl records....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1513+ words) Our columnist pays tribute to a health-care whistle blower who isn't being heard. We could use more like her." by Amy Silverman | illustration by Jess Suttner Like so many of us, my faith in our health care system is on…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (395+ words) March" des Enfants Rouges Daniel lauds this "classic bistro done very well" for its large portions, well-executed beef dishes and subterranean cocktail lounge. "We ordered almost everything on the menu," she says. "If you're doing steak frites, a hamburger or…...