Affordability
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These 3 Arizona cafes let strangers pay for your meal—and you can return the favor
Small acts of kindness often have a domino effect throughout the community. These pay-it-forward cafes in Arizona make it easy to brighten someone’s day.
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Representation gap: Nez doubles down on Eli Crane’s votes against constituents’ best interests
In Arizona’s CD2, Jonathan Nez is challenging GOP Rep. Eli Crane over a disconnect from tribal communities.
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20 festivals in Arizona you won’t want to miss this summer
Explore festivals in Arizona this summer, from comic cons and pride parades to chili cook-offs, pirate weekends, art fairs, and more.
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7 news stories and resources for Phoenix renters this week (March 18)
From federal housing decisions impacting Arizona to lower-cost furniture that will bring some style to your rental, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.
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Arizonans sound off on rising gas prices and Iran war
We asked our readers how they feel about the Iran war and rising gas prices. Here’s what they said.
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How to make Arizona more affordable? GOP, Dems are far apart
The split between Arizona Republicans and Democrats in addressing affordability comes down to beliefs about how government should work.
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Here’s where metro Phoenix home prices climbed the most in 2025
Median home prices in metro Phoenix were flat overall in 2025, but some area—including Apache Junction and central Phoenix—saw double-digit increases.
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Phoenix drivers paying ‘outrageous’ gas prices blame Iran war
The average regular gas price in Phoenix proper on March 12 was 84 cents more than the day before the conflict in the Middle East broke out Feb. 27, according to figures listed by AAA.
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What $1,500 in rent gets you in different parts of metro Phoenix
If you’ve ever wondered what $1,500 in rent will get you in metro Phoenix, we rounded up a few apartments in different parts of town to give you a feel for it.
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Where to find the most scenic dispersed camping in Arizona
Boondocking, free camping, or dispersed camping in Arizona is a great way to experience freedom—and unbeatable views—on a budget.
