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5 super cool destinations near metro Phoenix to visit this spring
When the desert is acting like an oven, try to float a river, hide in a cave, or pretend you’re at the beach. Here are five places near metro Phoenix where you can cool off.
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End of an era: Who will care for Arivaca when its only doctor retires?
Dr. Donald Smith, 67, has been trying to retire for just over a year. However, the search for his replacement at his Arivaca clinic has been far from easy.
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Chandler eighth grader wins Arizona Spelling Bee, heads to nationals
Esha Marupudi, a 14-year-old eighth grader at BASIS Chandler, won the Arizona Spelling Bee, successfully defending her title by correctly spelling “penicillate” in the final round.
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Why are grasshoppers everywhere in Phoenix right now? Here’s the cause
Grasshoppers are a common sight across Arizona, but why does it seem like there’s an excess of them right now?
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As Arizona braces for Medicaid reforms, many patients don’t know how to qualify for hospital debt forgiveness
As some Arizonans brace for the effects of Medicaid changes, more patients across the state may need to rely on hospital financial assistance.
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6 famous Western film locations you can still visit in Arizona
From the desert to a theme park, Arizona’s Western film history still stands.
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ICE is operating 170 unofficial detention centers in the US, including four in Arizona
Four unofficial and undisclosed long-term detention sites have been operating in Arizona, with some detainees spending over three months in “hold rooms” that are held to different standards than official detention facilities.
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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.
























