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Best of Phoenix 2024: Boomtown

Some people say nothing grows in the desert. But in 50 years, the population of metro Phoenix has more than quadrupled. We’re a city on the rise that is continually seeing new, exciting developments in the arts, in technology, in education and in the dining scene.

Obituaries

Zing go the heartstrings: An ode to Suns broadcasting legend Al McCoy

By Paul Coro

Arts & Culture News

Miss Navajo Nation pageant merges traditional and modern Diné customs

By Brianna Chappie | Cronkite News

Animals

Phoenix Zoo lion cubs officially have names after public votes tallied

By Jennifer Goldberg

Shopping

Get into the spooky spirit at these Phoenix shops

By Kelly Walsh

Marijuana

Zen Leaf Arcadia dispensary debuts Friday with food trucks, DJs, deals

By Morgan Fischer

Inside the fight to save this Tempe golf club from a housing developer

By Noah Cullen

Crime

Royal Inn, alleged prostitution den, is closed. Neighbors are relieved

By Zach Buchanan

Best of Phoenix

Historic Phoenix neighborhoods are in hot demand. Is that good?

By Morgan Fischer

Spam fries? The best (and weirdest) food at the Arizona State Fair

By Zach Buchanan

Election

Tipped workers: Prop. 138 is ‘a joke’ that will make their lives worse

By Morgan Fischer

Cocktails

Phoenix Halloween-themed pop-up bar Black Lagoon opens Oct. 1

By Lauren Topor

Film, TV & Streaming

Guy Fieri revisits Phoenix Italian restaurant. Here’s how to watch.

By Sara Crocker

Harlem Globetrotters to play basketball in Phoenix next year

By Jennifer Goldberg

LGBTQ+

Phoenix group aims to help trans people with their transition process

By Royal Young | LOOKOUT

Environment

Arizona State fish off endangered species list after 50 years

By Kelechukwu Iruoma | Cronkite News

Ahead of Phoenix show, Calico Cooper talks Beasto Blanco

By Kelly Walsh

Country Music

Country star Jelly Roll to headline night one of Coors Light Birds Nest

By Jennifer Goldberg

Touring Artists

Phoenix Falling in Reverse concert postponed until Oct. 15

By Jennifer Goldberg

Country Music

Your guide to Boots in the Park music festival in Tempe with Jason Aldean

By Benjamin Leatherman

Loteria Happy Hour feat. Agnia Del Carmen & DJ Eddy Hart

Thu., Sept. 26, 5pm at Crescent Ballroom

free

Tickets

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