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Plus: Upcoming volunteer opportunities Share with a friend     Good morning! Most people who attended school in Arizona know the five C’s of the state’s economy: cattle, citrus, climate, copper, and cotton. (I didn’t grow up here, but they were drilled into my head in an Arizona history class at ASU.)  While those were…

Plus: A visit to Matt’s Big Breakfast Share with a friend     Good morning! When ASU student Ryan Brown submitted this story about Matt’s Big Breakfast to me, I thought “Huh, it’s been a long time since I’ve been there.” Then this past weekend a friend visiting from Tucson asked to go there since…

Plus: What is middle class in Arizona? Share with a friend     Good morning! Editor’s note: The Copper Courier team is off Monday for Memorial Day, so I’ll be back in your inbox on Wednesday.  What does it mean to be “middle class” these days?  Pew Research Center defines it as households that have…

Plus: Tovrea Castle lottery opening in June Share with a friend     Good morning! At the end of March, I toured the iconic Tovrea Castle in Phoenix, otherwise known as the funky little building you can spot from the 202 that looks like a wedding cake. Some people have asked me how they can…

Plus: Why ASU workers were picketing at graduation Share with a friend     Good morning! I’m settling back into work after being off for a week, which is why this email is coming to you later than usual. I went to my hometown in Maryland to surprise my grandparents for their 65th anniversary, and…

Plus: A film festival at the border wall Share with a friend     Good morning! Editor’s note: I’m visiting family in Maryland this week, so I’ll be back in your inbox next Monday with a later send time. Rent Check PHX will send on Wednesday as usual! Now that it’s getting warmer, I’m looking…

Plus: New townhomes with months of free rent Share with a friend     Good morning! Anyone hungry? We have a story below about where in Arizona you can get the cheapest cheeseburgers. The highest price in the story was an average of $21.63 for a combo—cheeseburger, fries, and a soda—while the lowest was $15.81. …

Plus: Your tips and tricks for grocery savings Share with a friend     Good morning! I have been relishing this week’s cool spell in Phoenix before we get back into the 100s.  This weekend, I attended a community yoga class in the Garfield Neighborhood Garden, and it was a really lovely experience. There’s lots…

Plus: A night out playing mini golf Share with a friend     Good morning! If you’re looking for a date night idea in the Valley, or a fun activity with friends, check out mini golf at Mesa Golfland Sunsplash—before it gets too hot! I went last week for an evening round of putt-putt and…

Plus: Why you should avoid Gila monsters Share with a friend     Good morning! I love Arizona’s unique desert wildlife, and the Gila monster is a creature I especially like learning about. They’re found throughout the Sonoran Desert, but can be hard to spot because they burrow underground to avoid the heat.  Gila monster…