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Arizona father, daughter celebrated reaching summit of Yosemite's Half Dome minutes before the daughter fell to her death
PHOENIX — An Arizona State University student and Valley Lutheran High School graduate died after slipping and falling while hiking up Yosemite's Half Dome with her father earlier this month, according to family members. Grace Rohloff, 20, was an experienced hiker and was ecstatic to secure a permit to...
This burger spot is the best in Arizona, says Readers Digest. Do you agree?
Arizona is a great spot for foodies. From delicious Mexican food to top dining establishments, there's something for every foodie out there. And when it comes to finding the best burgers and fries, Arizona has a lot of spots worth mentioning. ...
Arizona Humane Society offering free adoptions for dogs 50 pounds and over
PHOENIX – The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is providing free adoptions for any dogs 50 pounds and over in order to help larger dogs find new homes and combat overcapacity in shelters. According to an AHS press release, adoptions are remaining steady but bigger dogs tend to remain at...
Best fries in Phoenix: Vote for your favorite of these 7 French Fry Face-Off finalists
The summer Olympics kicked off in Paris this week, which got us thinking about our favorite "French" things. Sure, baguettes and champagne are great, but nothing compares to the excellence of a good french fry. (How French is a french fry, actually? Though perhaps in name only, the association still had us salivating.) Two weeks ago, we asked you to tell us which restaurant in metro Phoenix serves your favorite french fries. And you did not disappoint....
Dreamy Draw Music Festival Announces 2024 Lineup
The second annual Dreamy Draw Music Festival returns to Old Town Scottsdale on November 1-2, 2024. This two-day, three-stage outdoor music and art festival will host 10,000+ attendees at the Scottsdale Civic Center. Tickets go on sale July 26!. Indie rock icons Mt. Joy and folk superstars Flatland Cavalry will...
Moldy squash, expired food among 9 health code violations for 2 metro Phoenix restaurants
Maricopa County health inspectors cited two restaurants for nine health violations during the week of July 5. The violations ranged from moldy squash to donut trays that were rinsed and stored without proper sanitization. A priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to an increased risk of foodborne illness or injury....
How did Sky Harbor get its name? Why the Phoenix airport is called that
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is one of the 10 busiest airports in the United States and it consistently ranks among the best U.S. airports. The Wall Street Journal named Sky Harbor the best airport in the country in 2023, and it ranked strongly for on-time performance and customer experience in a...
This Indigenous artist proposes a more expansive interpretation of land acknowledgements
Land acknowledgements are an increasingly common presence in public spaces around the Valley. They can usually be seen on plaques in parks or around the ASU campus. The wording varies, but their goal, ostensibly, is to acknowledge the indigenous communities of our region. However, Eunique Yazzie thinks land acknowledgements have more potential.
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