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Photo by Maggie Fearnow   Stories have a way of taking on lives of their own. Writer Dawson Fearnow has learned this time and again as a journalist specializing in historical crime writing. “That’s why I only write about dead criminals,” Fearnow says. “Especially after two DEA agents showed up at my front door holding a copy of a story I wrote about a local designer drug kingpin.”  PHOENIX has been fortunate to have Fearnow write a number of true-crime pieces for our history column, centered...

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Fashion designer Natalie Maddon had no idea her homemade bra would lead to a lifestyle brand. “It started as a creative outlet that I could do after work,” she says of her DIY lingerie. “Something to do for fun with my mom and my husband.” In 2016, her fashion photographer husband, Joey, posted a picture of Maddon posing with the handmade bra, and Solstice Intimates was born. The line allows people to feel confident and...

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The maxim “work hard, play hard” comes easy for Natasha Beal. She and her husband, Brian, started Eculeus Group Publishing in 2017 and now produce seven hyperlocal publications, including the Deer Valley Times, North 32nd News and Epic Kids. When they are not hard at work, they are rock climbing. “I fell in love with rock climbing over 15 years ago,” Beal says. “I first started at a climbing gym in Scottsdale called AZ on...

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The Wigwam is getting some friendly competition from Sterling Grove, the West Valley’s first new golf course in more than a decade. “Sterling Grove is poised to take its place among the best courses in Greater Phoenix, with challenging play in a spectacular setting,” says Dan Rhea, senior project manager for Toll Brothers at Sterling Grove, a 780-acre master-planned luxury community. The semi-private club opened in Surprise this spring with picturesque vistas including the White...

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You have a remote control for your garage door. Why not for your dog door? That’s the notion behind Pawport, an app-controlled barrier that slides onto existing pet door frames. Users can configure the smart portal to open and close based on a schedule, set a “curfew,” track canine activity and even send security updates. The product was on Kickstarter at press time. getpawport.com

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When it comes to vacationing outdoors, not everyone is into the idea of roughing it in the wilderness without a toilet or running water. If you prefer a beachside glamping experience, pitch your – metaphorical – tent at El Capitan Canyon. This sustainable nature-lodging resort sits on the Santa Barbara coastline and includes 350 acres of oak and sycamore groves along the seasonal El Capitan Creek. Visitors can stay in a cedar cabin, safari tent...

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A recent study by music streaming service Spotify showed Phoenix was the top city in the world for CD sales, beating L.A. and other urban centers like London and Paris. With several local music retail stores across the Valley, including multiple Zia Record Exchange outlets, Phoenix seems a perfect place for picking up a piece of ’90s nostalgia or classic rock on CD – or a hot new copy of the latest K-Pop sensation. Here...

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Photo by Matthew Murphy   Drop Your Anchor in Margaritaville Featuring the island tunes of hit-maker Jimmy Buffet, Escape to Margaritaville, Sept. 16-19, serves up a slice of paradise with original songs and such beloved classics as “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” The tequila-infused jukebox musical is set in the Caribbean – on island time, of course – and tells the story of a singer-bartender who falls for a career-driven...

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“Self-portrait: Distanced” by Roddy MacInnes is among the artworks included in the new “Socially Distanced” exhibition at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.   Arts events are back! If you’re curious about what’s going on in the local arts community, we’ve curated a list of what’s new and noteworthy this month, from season openings to new exhibits and upcoming shows. Madison Center for the Arts Offers Free Tickets to First Responders for First Broadway Show According to its mission statement, the Madison Center aims to...

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September 8-October 10 Hamilton Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, rhythm and blues and Broadway, this revolutionary musical features a cast of non-white actors to tell the story of the founding of America in a way that looks very different from conventional textbooks. It’s the story of America then, told by America now.Call for times. $49-$299. ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com.

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Need a relaxing beach getaway? Take a road trip to Oceanside and explore the Pacific Coast getaway with these three new local spots. Mission Pacific Book a stay at the brand-new Mission Pacific hotel overlooking the Oceanside Pier. The self-styled “sanctuary on the beach” evokes California coastal living with activities such as surfing, biking and more. It also boasts local art curated by the Oceanside Museum of Art. missionpacifichotel.com Badlands Vintage Browse one-of-a-kind finds at...

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Dario Dizdar The Phoenix police officer made headlines in August after the body of hiking partner Angela Tramonte was found near Camelback Mountain. Dizdar claims Tramonte, who was visiting from Boston, became fatigued in the 105-degree heat and the pair separated. Investigators initially found no signs of foul play, but the autopsy is pending. Tony Navarrete  Facing felony child molestation charges, the Democratic state senator resigned on August 11 in the midst of mounting pressure...

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You will want to take a multitude of photos of these three expansive Tempe murals. Fill your camera roll trying to find the perfect angle to capture these beauties in their entirety or with closeups of all their charming details.   Photos by Aimee Smith    “Don’t Wake the Dreamer” by Lauren Lee (@mslaurenlee) is located at 505 S. Hardy. The dreamer reposes along the wall, a hand clutching a flower at one end, a...