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Phoenix Apartment Rental Rates Reach All-Time High; How Much Are You Paying?

Has your rent gone up over the past year? You're not alone.

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Dirt Wars: The Battle Over the Future of Downtown Phoenix

A lawsuit filed by the libertarian Goldwater Institute threatens the future of high-rise development in downtown Phoenix. Depending on who you ask, that might not be such a bad thing.

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Trump Inspired Phoenix Fashion Designers Who Create Scarves for Muslim Women

Furdos Nurhussen and Najma Hassan are 24-year-old designers making inroads into the world of modest fashion from their hometown of Phoenix.

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Can You See Yourself in a Peoria Tie or Feeding Fido Out of a Peoria Dog Bowl?

The city of Peoria is in the middle of an all-out merchandizing blitz with their new slogan and city flag.

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Here's How You Can Get Involved in the Progressive's #DontTreadOnAZ Day of...

Over 40 Arizona activist groups will participate in a state-wide day of action on Monday.

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Cost to U.S. of Ending DACA: Not So Much; Cost to Affected Workers: Enormous

Ending DACA could have a significant economic effect on the country, but isn't likely to hurt the economy overall. That's not to say it won't hurt the tens of thousands of DACA recipients who have...

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Report: Metro Phoenix Residents Almost the Worst at Living Within Our Means

We rank 48th out of 50 metropolitan areas, thanks to higher-than-average housing debts and lower-than-average incomes

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These Two Arizonans are Worth More Than Our ‘Very Rich’ President

Tires, storage, and moving businesses have been good to Arizona.

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Union Workers at Sky Harbor Protest Lack of A/C in Trucks and Low Wages

Some workers are not happy that the AC was cut in LSG Sky Chefs delivery trucks.

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Goodbye to Los Olivos, Central Phoenix’s Beloved Car Wash

R.I.P. So long car wash, hello more condos in downtown Phoenix.

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Report: Four Sam's Club Stores Shuttering in Arizona; 63 Closing Nationwide

If you frequent a Sam's Club in Casa Grande, Chandler, Scottsdale, or Prescott Valley, we have bad news.

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The Place Where Stuff Happens: Self-Storage Is Taking Over the PHX

“The ones who are doing well are storing their boats. The ones who are not doing well are storing their furniture because they moved in with Mom.”

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Goldwater Institute Pits Low-Income Workers Against People With Disabilities

Gross.

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Amazon Relocating Prime Now Delivery Unit to Metro Phoenix From Seattle

The company's Prime Now delivery service apparently needs room to grow, and metro Phoenix already has thousands of Amazon employees.

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Sure, It's Hot, Schools Are Underfunded, but Phoenix Still No. 2 in...

"You’re literally looking at the economy of the Phoenix metro pivoting from construction, real estate, and retail into the advanced industries."

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10 Takeaways From the Cactus League Economic Report With the Really Long Name

Visitors come with cash, leave with souvenirs.

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Angry Crab Shack Employees Sue Mesa Seafood Chain for Wage Theft

Angry Crab Shack servers say that the Cajun seafood restaurant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Report: Renting a Home Is More Affordable Than Buying One in Phoenix

For a three-bedroom house.

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Survey: Phoenix Is the Fourth-Most Desirable City for Millennials – Even If...

Maybe it's a good thing that Texas cities are the most attractive to young people.

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Phoenix Approves $231 Million Mixed-Use Development for Downtown Transit Hub

Development will include two towers, a 150-room hotel, retail, and grocery space. Developer says 5 percent of apartments will meet affordable standards

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