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What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.

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What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.

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What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.

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What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s 25 most desirable ’hoods.

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Father's Day is right around the corner (Sunday, June 17th, to be exact) and in case you're still hunting for the perfect present, we're here to help you out! We've rounded up some of the best gift ideas for dad that'll make his day unforgettable.

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Mamma Mia! – September 12–October 15
A mother, a daughter, three possible dads, and a trip down the aisle you'll never forget. Cleverly told through the songs of ABBA, Mamma Mia! follows Sophie and her journey to find her father, while her mother comes face to face with three men from her romantic past. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35.00–$85.00. Phoenix Theatre, 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, tickets.phoenixtheatre.com, 602-254-215.

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After Labor Day it’s official: Summer 2017 is over. As Game of Thrones fans would say, winter is coming. (Also in Phoenix, just as in GOT, winter may be coming but it will feel like summer continues to last for approximately six years.)

But before you break out the pumpkin spice, check out these events and discounts happening over Labor Day weekend while Phoenix continues broiling in 105+ degree heat: