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🚌 How this Phoenix resident lives car-free
Plus: Upcoming community events in Phoenix Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about a Phoenix resident who gets around the Valley without a car—something that, despite its difficulty, she proves is possible. I came across Skitch Kitchen’s videos on Instagram sometime in the past year…
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🗳️ Hobbs picks former GOP running mate
Plus: Drinking cocktails on a simulated flight Share with a friend Good morning! I’ve been hearing a ton of buzz about Phoenix’s immersive cocktail bar Carry On since it opened in 2024—so when a friend invited me to go last weekend, I happily accepted. Carry On is designed like a luxury 1970’s airplane,…
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💸 Why AZ seniors can’t afford to retire
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,…
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🍺 20 AZ bars featured on ‘Bar Rescue’
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…
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🗣️ What my first neighborhood meeting was like
Plus: Listings in Phoenix 55+ communities Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about neighborhood meetings—and what it’s like to go to one. We’ve also got some news about plans for affordable housing in the Valley, rental listings in 55+ communities, and upcoming community events. Hope…
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🥞 8 diners in AZ worth a detour
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…
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📸 Navajo Nation to deploy Flock cameras
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…
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🚗 When was AZ’s first freeway completed?
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,…
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🛣️ The story behind 46 Phoenix roads
Plus: Apartment listings in Tempe Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about how certain streets and roads in the Phoenix area got their name. Something I’ve talked about a lot in this newsletter is struggling to feel at “home” when you’re renting. The transient nature…
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🗳️ 3 ways to protect your vote in AZ
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…
