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Arizona Diamondbacks Drop Rubber Game in Colorado

After losing a tough game Tuesday in extra innings, the Arizona Diamondbacks could muster very little offense the Colorado Rockies'...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

No One Bothers to Bid on Air Force One

No one's currently willing to blow a minimum of $50,000 on a plane that acted as Air Force One at...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

State Representative Steve Smith Says Extra Prayer to Offset Atheist Colleague's Non-Prayer

The actions of Republican State Representative Steve Smith have provided us with the reason why Democratic Representative Juan Mendez's God-free...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Meet the Three Women Currently on Arizona's Death Row

While a jury's apparently having a tough time deciding whether Jodi Arias should be put to death for killing Travis...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Why Do I Keep Laughing at These #WackWednesday Lonely Island Songs?

The Lonely Island is a lot like one of those cans that's filled with spring-loaded snakes -- most of their...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Up On The Sun

Jodi Arias Jury Can't Reach Decision on Death Penalty, Sent Back by Judge for More Deliberation

The jury in the Jodi Arias case announced just before noon today that they can't reach a unanimous decision on...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Sonoran Long Strange Trip: A Voyage Fueled by Apricots, Pecans, and Scotch

Beer: Long Strange Trip Brewery: Sonoran Brewing Co. Style: Oatmeal Stout ABV: 7.2 percent The journey began with 7 Wives...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

The International Swingers: "The First Punk Bands . . . Were Just Bands"

Four punk legends walked into a bar. That's not the setup to some lame knee-slapper, but rather a precise description...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Up On The Sun

Reporters Ask No Tough Questions of "Sex Kitten" Jodi Arias on Eve of Sentencing

Just watched the interview of Jodi Arias by Mark Curtis of Channel 12 (KNXV-TV), Troy Hayden of Channel 10 (KSAZ-AZ)...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Mesa Woman, 78, Drives Into Fabric Store, Runs Over Four People

A 78-year-old woman who thought she put her Toyota SUV into park outside a Mesa fabric store yesterday was incorrect,...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Royal Palms Closes T. Cook's for Summer to Renovate, Operates Out of Pop-Up Called Cervantes Bistro, Hires New Executive Chef

The executive chef position at T. Cook's at the Royal Palms felt like a revolving door for a while there...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Atheist State Representative Juan Mendez's God-Free Invocation (Video)

Democratic State Representative Juan Mendez's God-free invocation at the House Representatives yesterday, as first reported by New Times, is attracting...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Paletas Betty vs. AZ Pops: Who's Gonna Freeze Out the Competition?

As summer approaches, we can't help hiding in the freezer aisle at the local grocer. Though you can find all...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Bella Argentina's Anita Necklace

Gem features one standout piece from a local shop. Whether it's a jacket, necklace, or handbag, it's on our have-to-have...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Jackalope Ranch

Amy's Baking Company: Video of the Grand Re-Opening, 5/21/13

After all the drama since the Kitchen Nightmares season finale, Amy's Baking Company had a strict no-press policy for last...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Arizona Diamondbacks Lose to Colorado Rockies 5-4 in Extra Innings

The Arizona Diamondbacks scored a quartet of runs in a single inning to rally back from an 0-4 deficit last...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

Downtown Phoenix's Welcome Diner to Throw Arrested Development Viewing Party

If you've been depressed since 2006, when Arrested Development was infamously cancelled, because you were left with only three (increasingly...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Jackalope Ranch

Has Service in Restaurants Become Too Casual?

Is the level of service at restaurants on the decline? Restaurant critic Alan Richman seems to think so and has...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

SkyMall's Late Spring 2013 Catalog: The Good, The Bad, and The Bananas

Travel season is nearly upon us. Whether that means lazy beaches, bustling cities, or serene forests, there's one thing we...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Jackalope Ranch

5 Desserts That Pastry Chef Rachel Miller Is Totally Over

I love sweets. Obviously. As a pastry chef, I fully understand giving the people what they want. But I also...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Seven Must-Attend Nightlife Events and After-Parties During Phoenix Comicon 2013

If there are a few pieces of helpful advice we can impart to people attending Phoenix Comicon, which kicks off...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Jackalope Ranch

Ex-Kai Chef Michael O'Dowd Opens Renegade by Mod in Scottsdale This Friday

Even if you've never heard of chef Michael O'Dowd, you've most certainly heard of Kai, the AAA five-diamond and Forbes...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Phoenix Comicon Schedule: Concerts in Costume and an "Adventure Time Rave" Await Music Fans

Let's face it: We're always going to be the red-headed step-artform at comic book conventions. Superheroes have dominated movies for...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Up On The Sun

Will Jodi Arias Get the Death Penalty?

The jury in the Jodi Arias trial will continue deliberating this morning about whether the murderer should be executed.Arias, always...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Valley Fever

We're Doomed: Robot Therapists Are the Future

The world of The Jetsons or a Brave New World? Scientists have developed a new form of robo-therapist that may...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Jackalope Ranch

Restaurant in Spain Lets Unemployed Customers Work for Their Meals

If you've ever forgotten your wallet, you've probably spent at least a few seconds wondering just what would happen if...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Carla Morrison: "If I'd Have Followed the Rules, I'd Still Not Be Doing Anything"

Carla Morrison's return to the Valley is a bit of a homecoming: She attended high school at Marcos de Niza...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Up On The Sun

Amy's Baking Company Grand Re-Opening Event in Scottsdale, 5/21/13 (Video)

Editor's Note: This post has been edited from its original version. There were plenty of spectators outside Amy's Baking Company...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Chow Bella

Joe Arpaio Foe Rebecca Jimenez Leads in Guadalupe Mayoral Race (w/Update: Jimenez the Winner)

Please see update below. Former Guadalupe Mayor Rebecca Jimenez's camp is partying tonight, celebrating what they believe may be a...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-22-2013  |  Feathered Bastard

Amy's Baking Company Owner Samy Bouzaglo Being Represented in Immigration Court Proceedings

Given that tonight is the start of her now-infamous restaurant's "Grand Re-Opening," not to mention the seemingly endless parade of...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Chow Bella

Phoenix SWAT Team Rams House, Kidnapping Suspect Shoots Himself During the Raid

The Phoenix Police Department's SWAT team rammed a house Tuesday morning with a giant truck, trying to storm the home...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

Bill Montgomery Over-Dramatic in Response to Abortion Ruling; Wants Supreme Court Review

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery has given his response to a federal appeals court ruling Arizona's 20-week abortion ban, and...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

Jodi Arias Jury Begins Deliberation on Sentence; Arias Attorney Tells Jury to "Find Mercy"

Jury members in the Jodi Arias trial have begun deliberating whether to sentence the cold-blooded killer to execution. The jury...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

Atheist State Lawmaker Quotes Carl Sagan Instead of Doing Prayer Before House Session

An atheist state lawmaker tasked with delivering the opening prayer for this afternoon's session of the House of Representatives asked...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

Amy's Baking Company: My 103.9's Monti Carlo Interviews Amy and Samy Bouzaglo

Despite recieving notice from Kitchen Nightmares producers that media interviews might be a pretty dangerous proposition, Amy and Samy Bouzaglo...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Chow Bella

Mexican Man Busted Smuggling $100,000 Out of U.S. Either Lied or Is Bad at Counting

A Mexican national was busted trying to smuggle more than $100,000 from the United States into Mexico, and he may...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

This Weekend's Unplanned, Unintentional, Unofficial Downtown Phoenix Indie Rock Fest

[The Valley is a big place, and it puts out more interesting music than we could ever hope to cover...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Up On The Sun

SoChu House in Phoenix: Happy Hour Report Card

The Spot: SoChu House 2801 North Central Avenue, Phoenix 602-340-9777 www.sochuhouse.com See Also: - Pig & Pickle in Scottsdale: Happy...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Chow Bella

Jodi Arias Asks Jury to Spare Her Life So Her Family Isn't Hurt; No Apology to Victim's Family, No Tears

Jodi Arias asked the jury in her long-running murder trial to spare her life, contradicting previous statements that she preferred...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

Arizona's 20-Week Abortion Ban Is Unconstitutional, Says Federal Appeals Court

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says Arizona's law banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy is unconstitutional, citing...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Valley Fever

KFC's New Original Recipe Boneless Chicken: You Ate the Bones? Really?

The Guilty Pleasure Food: Original Recipe Boneless Chicken Where to Get It: KFC, locations Valleywide Price: $5 for a two-piece...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Chow Bella

Amy's Baking Company: Overcooked Reality and the Decline of Western Civility

Editor's note: After the insanity of the last two weeks, we decided that the Amy's Baking Company saga desperately needed...
Phoenix New Times  |  05-21-2013  |  Chow Bella
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Ex-Philly "Hero cop" DeCoatsworth: One Man's Descent or System Failure?

Despite DeCoatsworth’s history of violence, the story is playing out in the media, locally and nationally, as a hero cop’s shocking fall from grace.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Tara Murtha  |  05-22-2013  |  Commentary

Summer Guide 2013: The “B” List

Baseball, beaches, bikinis, beer — we’ve got the summer covered from B to B.
Creative Loafing (Tampa)  |  David Warner, Scott Harrell, Mitch Perry, Shawn Alf, Arielle Stevenson, Leslie Joy Ickowitz, Leilani Polk, Joe Bardi and Julie Garisto  |  05-10-2013  |  Recreation

Mark Sanford's victory is a triumph of ideology over decency

The good news is that Jon Stewart will have no shortage of material for The Daily Show in the foreseeable future. The bad news is that the good people of South Carolina's 1st Congressional District will hang their heads and deny their origins when they travel beyond the Lowcountry in the foreseeable future.
Charleston City Paper  |  Will Moredock  |  05-09-2013  |  Commentary