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Feb 2026 4

Best Phoenix bars to watch Super Bowl for Patriots and Seahawks fans

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Here are some of the best sports bars to watch Super Bowl 60 in metro Phoenix.

Feb 2026 2

Nearly 1,000 demonstrators gather against planned ICE facility in Surprise

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Nearly 1,000 people protested on the sidewalks in Surprise against ICE and its planned detention facility in the city.

Feb 2026 2

6 unique, romantic things to do this Valentine’s Day in metro Phoenix

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Instead of just going to dinner for Valentine's Day, surprise your significant other with one of these romantic, creative date ideas in the metro Phoenix area.

A pink sunset over buttes in Papago Park

Jan 2026 30

ICE confirms it will add 1,500-bed detention facility in Surprise

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ICE said it would add a processing facility with approximately 1,500 beds in Surprise as part of the agency's efforts to expand detention space.

Jan 2026 30

6 new things to see at the Arizona Renaissance Festival this year

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You may have seen Jacques ze Whipper on Instagram and TikTok, but now you can catch him in person at the Arizona Renaissance Festival.

A multitude of booths on display at the Arizona Renaissance Festival

Jan 2026 27

US citizen detained by ICE amid multiple brawls at Phoenix protest

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An Arizona woman, who is a US citizen, said she was detained by ICE during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Phoenix Field Office.

Jan 2026 26

These are the 4 things locals miss most about metro Phoenix

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Here are four things locals said they miss the most about metro Phoenix before rapid development made its mark.

Jan 2026 26

Why Arizonans could see more prayer at local school board meetings

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After Arizona school board members were shut down for praying at governing meetings, Republicans in the Legislature want to make sure it doesn't happen again.