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ASU wrestling champion turns ‘unstoppable’ journey into children’s book
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — An Arizona State University alum who became an NCAA wrestling champion despite being born with one leg is turning his story into a lesson for kids: being different isn’t a limitation; it’s a superpower. Anthony Robles, 2011 NCAA Wrestling Champion and his mother, Judy...
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‘Trap Violinist’ Zac Clejan brings electrifying sound to Phoenix
In Zac Clejan’s family, music isn’t a hobby — it’s an inheritance. From a trailblazing great‑great‑grandmother at Austria’s Conservatory of Music to his pianist grandfather who kept the family’s rhythm alive — the lineage is unmistakable. Georgia-bred Clejan followed suit. Known...
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State Golf: Rincon/University junior Ariela Renee Trejo is tied for third place; Calleigh McMahon to play for East Texas A&M
Notre Dame Prep freshman Lauren Richardson shot a 5-under-par 67 to lead the field by four strokes after the first round of the Division II state playoffs held at the Aguila Golf Course in Laveen. Richardson shot 3-under on the first nine and then two under after the turn. Lauren’s...
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Pioneer Arizona photographer gets headstone 102 years after death
MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — More than a century after his death, a pioneering photographer who captured Arizona’s territorial days is finally getting the recognition he deserves. George Herman Rothrock was honored Monday with a new grave marker at Mesa Cemetery. It was exactly 102 years after his death.
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Navajo-owned arts shop in heart of Old Town Scottsdale opens new Santa Fe storefront
Sales of handmade Native American crafts and jewelry are estimated to generate a $1 billion annually. And a Navajo-owned shop in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale has just opened a second location in another Southwest city — also known for its renowned art scene. Home to more than...
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Reactions pour in as Phoenix Symphony suspends season amid financial strain
The Phoenix Symphony has suspended its season due to mounting operational costs and cash shortages, leaving musicians facing immediate job losses ahead of next Sunday's final concert. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen hears from a musician and spectators.
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Jefferson Starship joins 38 Special and Foghat at ‘Milestone 50 Year Legacy Tour’
Two former members of the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane, Grace Slick and Paul Kantner, started Jefferson Starship in 1974 in San Francisco. The band, which was one of the top arena rock groups of the 1970s and ‘80s, has had lineup changes over the years but continues to entertain audiences over five decades later.
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Guest Editorial: Barry and Michelle Offer A Reality TV Show. I Offer Solutions.
Residents are tired of the antics. They just want leaders who will solve problems. Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham have spent this election telling Scottsdale residents who to fear. Their latest attack on me is long on accusations, short on facts, and completely devoid of the leadership our city deserves. These are accusations that were dismantled and disproven numerous times over the course of the past three months. But they don’t care; to them, repeating lies is a pastime.
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Look Back at These 7 Lost Arizona Street Corner Sights and See What You Still Remember
Hotel San Carlos occupies the Phoenix site of the former Central School. Arizona’s missing street sights range from school buildings and city halls to the painted walls of a much more recent arts district. A corner does not need a century-old monument to become familiar. Sometimes a roofline, a mural, or the place where a family handled everyday errands is enough.
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Phoenix Symphony suspends season as musicians call for financial transparency
The Phoenix Symphony has suspended its current season due to rising operating costs and lower-than-expected donations. Internal records show the organization held more than $8 million in net assets at the end of 2022, but operating costs have outpaced revenues. Leadership says the season is suspended rather than canceled, while...
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Portal to the Past Festival in Phoenix
Experience S’edav Va’aki Museum (SVM) and Cultural Coalition’s eighth annual Portal to the Past Festival (Portal Fest) and the new Indigenous Identities exhibit for FREE on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, Portal Fest is offering a wide variety of entertainment and activities...
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“The Home Edition” sees how AI is changing the real estate market
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — On this week’s episode of “On Your Side: The Home Edition,” host Susan Campbell tours a timeless Arcadia home right at the base of Camelback Mountain, learns how AI is changing the real estate business, and sees what $500,000 will buy you in Mesa.
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Haunted History Tours Reveal the Orpheum Theatre’s Spooky Side
The Orpheum Theatre invites visitors to explore its mysterious past during Haunted History Tours on Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31. Presented by Friends of the Orpheum Theatre, the guided tours combine local history with tales of ghostly encounters inside the downtown Phoenix landmark. Guests will go behind the curtain...