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🗣️ Wife of man detained in AZ speaks out
Plus: A visit to immersive cocktail bar UnderTow Share with a friend Good morning! I’ve been hearing about the bar UnderTow for years, but I hadn’t visited until this past weekend, when I went to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The immersive cocktail bar in Arcadia (and also Gilbert) is modeled after the cargo…
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🚨 Petersen threatens DACA deportations
Plus: A fun, kid-friendly museum in Mesa Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for something cool—in both vibe and temperature—to do this summer, I recommend the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa. I went a couple weekends ago with some friends who had already visited, and I’m glad they…
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❎ 3 AZ Republicans vote no on housing bill
Plus: What is Arizona’s most popular state park? Share with a friend Good morning! Arizona is well known for its national parks, especially the Grand Canyon, but it also has beautiful state parks that draw in crowds. The Arizona Republic recently looked at the numbers to see which state park brings in the…
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🔑 20 of our most helpful renting stories
Plus: AI-enhanced photos are duping renters Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re sharing something exciting: the Rent Check PHX Resource Hub! I wanted to put all of our guides to renting in one place so you can easily find one when you need it, instead of…
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🎓 20 famous ASU alumni
Plus: People are really excited about Buc-ee’s Share with a friend Good morning! I celebrated the longest day of 2026 in a really cool way. On June 21, Burton Barr Central Library in Phoenix held its 31st annual summer solstice event. The building, which opened in 1995, was designed with the first day…
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🥵 Why heat is a public safety problem
Plus: Where to find free indoor yoga this summer Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for a way to stay active this summer, The Nile in Mesa offers free indoor yoga every Saturday morning at 8:45 a.m. and 10 a.m. I went a couple of weekends ago and had a…
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🏡 How to scope out a new neighborhood
Plus: A rental home with a backyard golf course Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about ways to get a sense of a neighborhood before signing a new lease—because the area around your apartment can make or break it. I know this can be tough…
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☀️ 25 free things to do with kids in AZ
Plus: What a Drunk Shakespeare show is like Share with a friend Good morning! Editor’s note: The Copper Courier team is off this Friday for Juneteenth, so we’ll be back in your inbox on Monday. If you’re in need of a good laugh, I have the perfect activity for you. A few weeks…
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🏳️🌈 AZ Pride events, beyond parades
Plus: Where to find tiki drinks this summer Share with a friend Good morning! While bar-hopping on Roosevelt Row earlier this month, I stopped into the new Tropic Thunder on Second Street. I knew it was tiki-themed, but I didn’t realize just how much effort went into the atmosphere until I stepped in. …
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🗣️ Mesa residents fight huge data center
Plus: Ways to celebrate Juneteenth in AZ Share with a friend Good morning! If you’ve lived here for a while, you probably already know that the monsoon is upon us. The season officially starts on Monday. The National Weather Service has named this week “Monsoon Awareness Week” to educate people about the phenomenon…
