Maricopa County
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What to know about Maricopa County’s 55 food deserts—plus the organizations stepping up to help
Let’s break down exactly what a food desert is, why there are so many in Maricopa County, where they’re concentrated, and how you can get fresh food as a local.
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12 apartment-friendly plants that can survive & thrive in Phoenix
Are you living in a Phoenix apartment with a patio? Try livening it up with these 12 plants that can survive in Phoenix.
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8 times labor unions made history in Arizona
From the Bisbee Deportation to Red for Ed and Starbucks Workers United, Arizona has a storied history with labor unions. Here are eight notable moments to know about.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (April 24–30)
A weekly roundup of Arizona events, protests, meetings, canvases, and community gatherings happening across the state from Friday, April 24, through Thursday, April 30.
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A big midterms year in Arizona kicks off with Maricopa County embroiled in election drama
Republican Justin Heap is an election skeptic who will be overseeing his first statewide election in Maricopa County.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Arizona (April 10–16)
A weekly roundup of Arizona events, protests, and community gatherings happening across the state this weekend. From Tucson and Phoenix to Yuma and Nogales, residents can attend rallies, volunteer opportunities, and community events focused on civic engagement and local issues.
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Arizona right-wing pundit arrested, accused of DUI in Scottsdale
Rachel Alexander attended a party with other Arizona Republicans the night of her arrest. She had a blood alcohol level of 0.230%, roughly three times the legal limit.
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Your guide to No Kings protests across Arizona
A series of No Kings protests, marches, and rallies are planned across Arizona on Saturday, March 28.
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Teachers say they feel politically attacked as education funding hangs in limbo
Vital education funding faces another year without renewal, and state lawmakers can’t agree on a plan to revive or replace it.
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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.
