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❎ AZ businesses close today to protest ICE
Plus: More prayer at school board meetings? Share with a friend Good morning! Something that’s been keeping me grounded lately has been hitting some Valley trails on the weekends. I feel so fortunate to live somewhere that has hiking access so close by—and I always feel like by the time summer comes around,…
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🗣️ What 3 Arizonans say about Trump’s 2nd term
Plus: A coffee shop combined with a lumber showroom Share with a friend Good morning! Happy Friday, everyone. Hope you’re feeling caffeinated! I wanted to share a coffee shop I went to recently for the first time called The Coffee Builders, off of Seventh Street and Buckeye Road in Phoenix. The entrance to…
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📦 How—and why—I made friends with my neighbors
Plus: People from both parties want to reduce corporate landlords Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue, we’re talking about making friends with your neighbors. It may seem daunting, especially when you’re settling into a new place—but in my experience, which I describe below, it’s so worth it.…
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🎀 Community trinket boxes in Phoenix
Plus: 10 AZ Republicans support a bill further restricting SNAP Share with a friend Good morning! Who’s ready for a great weekend? If you’re looking for the weekend events list that’s normally here, I moved it to Thursdays after a majority of you told me in a poll last week you’d prefer it…
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✈️ Avelo ends deportation flights
Plus: A list of events in AZ this weekend Share with a friend Good morning! It’s time for our first weekend events list of the year! Some of you have asked for it to come earlier in the week. I’m going to take a quick poll and see what you prefer. I’d like…
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🌆 Your guide to living in downtown Phoenix
Plus: Predictions for Phoenix’s 2026 housing market Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome back to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue, we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: what it’s like to live in downtown Phoenix. I technically live just outside the downtown core in one of the adjoining historic neighborhoods, but I…
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🚌 Kyrene School District to close 6 schools
Plus: Events for the last weekend before Christmas Share with a friend Good morning! Before we get into today’s news, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who donated to our end-of-the-year fundraising campaign. We didn’t quite hit our goal of $4,500—we only got to about 70%—but we still majorly…
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💸 17 tips for avoiding rental scams
Plus: Interesting rentals we found in Phoenix this week Share with a friend Hi renters, Welcome to Rent Check PHX. In today’s issue, we’re talking about rental scams. It really sucks that we renters have to add “avoiding scams” to our long list of things to do when moving, but it’s a reality. We also…
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🎄 AZ home wins national Christmas light contest
Plus: Gallego is joining Starbucks workers on the picket line Share with a friend Good morning! We’re in the thick of the holiday season now! As you can see below, there are lots of festive events going on this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals. I’m headed to a…
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🤝 Where to volunteer in AZ this holiday season
Inside: Ways to help animals, homeless shelters, food pantries, & more Support Happy Saturday! I’m jumping into your inbox today to talk about giving back this holiday season. Volunteering or donating is a win-win: It feels good and boosts mental health, while also making a positive difference in other people’s lives. I hope you enjoy this…
