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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…

Plus: A map of events happening this weekend Share with a friend     Good morning! On Saturday, I had the great pleasure of reading at the rinky dink poetry festival on Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix.  I read with the first group at Trans Am Café (which used to house beloved performance venue Trunk…

Plus: When to visit Phoenix Art Museum for free Share with a friend     Good morning! If you’re looking for a free thing to do in Phoenix, I have an idea: Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays at Phoenix Art Museum.  The museum offers free admission every Wednesday from 3-8 p.m., with an ask for donations.  My favorite…

Plus: A dinner at H Mart’s food court Share with a friend     Good morning! Editor’s note: As you click our article links below, you’ll see we have a new website design. As part of this change, you may be asked to resubmit your email to read certain content, even if you’re already a…