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Jan 2026 26

These are the 4 things locals miss most about metro Phoenix

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | LOCAL HISTORY, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Here are four things locals said they miss the most about metro Phoenix before rapid development made its mark.

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Jan 2026 23

11 Phoenix thrift/vintage stores and outlets where you can buy decor for your rental

By Teresa K. Traverse | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Teresa K. Traverse

Need new home decor? Here are 11 Valley vintage shops, thrift stores, and outlets that can help you find unique items for less.

Two young women choosing ceramic plates at a flea market

Jan 2026 21

I became friends with my neighbors to stop porch pirates. Here’s what happened next

By Jessica Swarner | HOUSING, COMMUNITY, Jessica Swarner

What started as a plan to protect each other’s packages in downtown Phoenix turned into a friendship with the kind of spontaneous hangouts that often become rare–and proof that renter life doesn’t have to feel isolated.

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Jan 2026 21

The 3 ski resorts of Arizona, ranked

By Trinity Murchie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Trinity Murchie

The first weeks of January welcomed a fresh blanket of snow in higher elevation areas. Here are three ski resorts in Arizona, ranked, to enjoy the snowy slopes.

The first weeks of January welcomed a fresh blanket of snow in the higher elevation areas.

Jan 2026 14

Move over, little libraries. Trinket boxes are taking over Phoenix

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Trinket boxes have popped up across the country and right here in the Valley to bring people together in delightful, small ways.

a small box on a pole filled with small trinkets

Jan 2026 12

5 local orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By Haley Van Horn | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Haley Van Horn

Learn about five trustworthy organizations that work to combat human trafficking in Arizona and beyond.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Arizona is among the states most dedicated to awareness and prevention efforts.

Jan 2026 12

8 MLK Day of Service events to attend in Arizona

By Trinity Murchie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Trinity Murchie

Jan. 19 marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Help further the dream by attending one of these 8 MLK events in Arizona.

January 19 marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan 2026 8

7 dude ranches in Arizona that let you live out your Western dreams

By Jill Schildhouse | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Jill Schildhouse

Discover seven of the best dude ranches in Arizona for horseback riding, campfire cookouts, and Old West charm, from Tucson to Wickenburg.

If you’ve ever wanted to swap city life for a pair of cowboy boots and a star-filled sky, Arizona’s dude ranches deliver the perfect escape.

Jan 2026 7

Planning ahead: Arizona’s best spring & summer festivals

By Trinity Murchie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Trinity Murchie

Mark your calendars now for these Arizona festivals happening this spring and summer.

Spring is all about fun and a fresh perspective.

Jan 2026 6

WATCH: The cost of living in Arizona is driving people out of the state

By Copper Courier Staff | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, Copper Courier Staff

Why are people fleeing Arizona? Here's what you need to know.

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