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🦟 8 creepy bugs that live in AZ
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…
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💎 A guide to rock hunting in AZ
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…
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✂️ Phoenix’s first autism-friendly salon
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…
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🔑 Phoenix group helps renters feel at home
Plus: New rental units open across the Valley Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue we’re talking about a group that connects people living in the Roosevelt Historic Neighborhood. Before I became involved in my own neighborhood group, I thought these kinds of things were more for homeowners,…
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⛳️ Best public golf courses in AZ
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…
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🚨 AZ bill would criminalize ICE alerts
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…
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🥟 Is Din Tai Fung worth the hype?
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…
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🏥 Report: 8 AZ hospitals at risk of closing
Plus: One reporter says goodbye. Share with a friend Good morning! I have some bittersweet news—this will be my last newsletter ever hitting reader’s inboxes. I’ve been with The Copper Courier since 2023, first starting as an intern and then moving full time. It’s a little surreal to think of this change as…
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🎡 Huge new Ferris wheel opening in Valley
Plus: Can you smoke weed in public in AZ? Share with a friend Good morning! Happy 420 to those who celebrate! Arizona legalized medical marijuana in 2010 and recreational marijuana in 2020. Now, the industry accounts for over $1 billion in annual sales. Arizona legalized medical cannabis in 2010 and recreational cannabis in…
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👷 10 ‘recession-proof’ jobs in AZ
Plus: A recap of Phoenix’s Urban Wine Walk Share with a friend Good morning! Have you ever wanted a reason to walk around a city while trying new drinks and snacks along the way? Downtown Phoenix’s Urban Wine Walk provides a perfect reason to do that. The annual event, which happened last weekend,…
