What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here's what you need to know about Labor Day.
Aug
2024
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LOCAL HISTORY
May
2024
23
The Mogollon Monster & Whispering Trolls: Arizona’s 5 creepiest cryptids
From the Mogollon Monster to the Whispering Trolls, these legendary Arizona creatures are unsettling.
Apr
2024
24
The Amazon drones are coming to Arizona later this year
The same-day delivery drones will launch from Amazon's fulfillment center in Tolleson, the first location in Arizona to have them.
Mar
2024
26
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here's everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Mar
2024
8
The underground graveyard in Tucson that’s full of secrets
Tucson was home to Court Street Cemetery, a historic cemetery that was in operation from 1875 to 1909. Learn about its secrets here.
Mar
2024
5
Milestones in women’s history from the year you were born
Stacker dug through historical records and selected inspirational or important moments in women's history every year from 1919 to 2022.
Jan
2024
12
Republicans push to kill agency credited for rebuilding Arizona’s economy after Great Recession
Republicans introduced a bill to close Arizona’s economic development agency, which was created in 2011 in response to the Great Recession.
Dec
2023
19
Christmas shopping online? Here’s how you can still support local businesses.
Forget Amazon—the Arizona Marketplace features more than 50 local vendors that offer everything from state pride apparel to Arizona-made beauty products.
Nov
2023
28
Biden initiative brings healthcare workers and expanded services to Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City awarded 11 churches and nonprofits $1 million in federal funds last February. Here’s how that money’s being utilized.
Nov
2023
3
As Arizona housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Arizona was $324,800. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $434,700, a nearly 34% increase, according to Redfin. Renters are also paying more in the state. In Phoenix, the average cost of rent was $1,558 per month as of July 2023, a 22% increase from 2020, when that figure was only $1,283.
