Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Blunt Talk
Blunt talk on legalizing marijuana
We chat with stealth hospitality king Tucker Woodbury
Arizona’s bright days and balmy nights have lured generations of Americans. But will our ever-hotter and longer summers spoil the party? In the final feature of our Five Cs series, we explore ways people are trying to cool our cities and harness the power of our climate.
What your pool jump style tells the world
The 5 Cs of Arizona: Copper, cattle, citrus, cotton and climate – these were the staples of Arizona’s early economy, the sustenance of her salad days. They’re also the inspiration for this year’s showcase of reader-generated photographic excellence.
Technology developed by local air-conditioning pioneers created a livable climate indoors that fueled the Valley’s midcentury growth
Americans love an underdog. We profile six Arizona underdog candidates gunning for office this November who refuse to be muzzled by the staid, dusty rules of America’s political process.
Automatic for the People?
Growing disenchanted with the desert? Not to worry – hometown boy Roger Clyne will make you fall in love with Arizona all over again.
Casa Grande will soon illuminate the city’s history with a new downtown park featuring its orphaned commercial signs.
Boutique pharmacies provide a mom-and-pop option for filling prescriptions.
Downtown Phoenix gets all the attention, but these three Valley suburbs are also jumping on the downtown revitalization trend.