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Plus: Where to watch live drone racing for free Share with a friend     Good morning! A couple weeks ago, my partner and I went to the Harkins at Tempe Marketplace to see a movie. We decided to stop by Dave & Buster’s after to play some games.  While we wandered the arcade floor,…

Plus: What happens after Salad and Go’s closure Share with a friend     Good morning! The news of Salad and Go’s bankruptcy and closure has sent shockwaves through local fans this week. The company, which was founded in 2013 in Gilbert, built a cult following over the years for its affordable, healthy food served…

Plus: A visit to The Arboretum at Flagstaff Share with a friend     Good morning! I have one more fun thing to report back from my weekend in Flagstaff last month.  Before heading home, I stopped at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, a beautiful 200-acre property that works to conserve native plants.  I love that…

Plus: A classic hot dog stand returning to AZ Share with a friend     Good morning! Sometimes my favorite part of a trip is finding a local spot to cozy up in. When I visited Flagstaff last weekend, it rained a bit more than I expected, so I was grateful to be staying right…

Plus: Mobile bookstores are growing in Phoenix Share with a friend     Good morning! One of the biggest adjustments for me moving to the Valley from Maryland was getting used to the freeways.  Where I grew up, I only really drove on our two double-lane highways. When I saw the expanse of lanes here,…

Plus: Upcoming weekend events Share with a friend     Good morning! I recognized that I needed a break from the summer heat, so I spent the past weekend in Flagstaff cooling off a bit.  I also checked off something that’s been on my Arizona bucket list for a long time: visiting Lowell Observatory.  The…

Plus: Scoopable cookies and soft serve Share with a friend     Good morning! When it’s over 100 degrees, what else is there to do other than go out for ice cream?  I wrote about Salt & Straw last week, and this week I’m talking about Bake the Cookie Shoppe in Tempe.  After my friend…

Plus: AZ’s best main streets Share with a friend     Good morning! This was a big week for Arizona with our primary election on Tuesday. US Rep. Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination for governor, and he will challenge Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs this fall. In the state’s 1st Congressional District, former NFL kicker…

Plus: How climate change is fueling fires and floods Share with a friend     Good morning! One of my favorite ways to beat the heat during an Arizona summer is to go out for ice cream. After recommendations from multiple people, I knew I needed to try Salt & Straw, especially now while it…

Plus: What’s next for Protect Education Act Share with a friend     Good morning! Reminder: Tomorrow is Arizona’s primary election! If you haven’t voted yet, find a voting center near you where you can vote in person or drop off a ballot if you already have one. When’s the last time you’ve wandered an…