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Feb 2026 19

17 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Feb. 20-22)

By Jessica Swarner | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

Here are some fun events happening in Arizona this weekend, including a rodeo, a wedding expo, and a music festival.

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Feb 2026 18

I spent a year living in a nightmare Phoenix apartment. Here’s what I learned

By Jessica Swarner | HOUSING, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

My time living in a nightmare Phoenix apartment—complete with cockroaches and disruptive neighbors—taught me the true cost of staying put.

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Feb 2026 17

Here’s what readers think about tightening school voucher rules

By Jessica Swarner | EDUCATION, POLITICS, Jessica Swarner

Some Arizona teachers and public school advocates are pushing for a ballot measure to increase accountability for school vouchers. Here's what readers think about it.

Feb 2026 12

19 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Feb. 13-15)

By Jessica Swarner | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

Here are some fun events to check out in Arizona this weekend, including Lunar New Year festivals and the Arizona Gay Rodeo.

Feb 2026 11

Small and sweet, or feels like a retreat? Phoenix rentals we found this week

By Jessica Swarner | HOUSING, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention this week.

illustration showing a for rent sign and a paper with a pen

Feb 2026 10

What readers think of Arizona’s proposed rental assistance bill

By Jessica Swarner | HOUSING, POLITICS, Jessica Swarner

An Arizona bill would create a rental assistance program to help people experiencing short-term hardship avoid eviction. Here's what our readers think of it.