Plus: Arizona among least-affordable states in the U.S., 10 best concerts this weekend, Where to eat and drink at VIVA PHX, Scottsdale cops botched strip club drugging scheme probe

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Showbiz legend Marsha Mason takes the helm for 'The Roommate'

It's the third show the star has directed for Arizona Theatre Company.

By Jennifer Goldberg

VIVA PHX roars back with six days of music, art and food

The madly ambitious cultural extravaganza is taking over downtown like never before. 

By Jennifer Goldberg

 

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare comet over Arizona!

Here's how to see Comet C/2025 R3 in Arizona this week. 

By Benjamin Leatherman

Celebrate Record Store Day 2026 at these Phoenix shops

A handy-dandy guide to the participating stores, exclusive releases and must-visit events happening on April 18. 

By Amy Young

 

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Arizona among least affordable states in the U.S., new study says

To paraphrase a famous political phrase: It's the housing market, stupid. 

By Zach Buchanan

10 best concerts in Phoenix this weekend

Live sounds abound in the Valley this weekend. Here are some top options. 

By Benjamin Leatherman

VIVA PHX is bigger than ever. Here's where to eat at the festival

The six-day event promises music, culture and plenty to eat and drink. Check out these spots to fuel the fun. 

By Sara Crocker

How Scottsdale cops botched a probe into a strip club drugging scheme

Cops believed dancers were drugging patrons and running up bills. Without any evidence, they tried to shut the clubs down. 

By Stephen Lemons

Downtown Phoenix streets ranked among most dangerous roads in U.S.

One-way streets, tons of event foot traffic and intersecting light rail lines make these roads particularly risky. 

By Clarissa Sosin

Arizona Tiki Oasis turns Scottsdale into a retro island escape

Hotel Valley Ho becomes a tropical oasis this weekend during the annual event. 

By Benjamin Leatherman

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