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Boycott Bar food drive: Community serves up mutual aid in response to SNAP cuts
The owner of Boycott Bar announced a food drive in response to SNAP cuts. Within half an hour of its start, a collection of groceries piled up.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year—and what you can do about it
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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This Tempe museum is facing major repairs—here’s how to help
The Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe is closing from Nov. 10 to Jan. 5 as it undergoes critical repairs.
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Arizona is among states with the highest growth in cremations. Here’s why
Arizona is projected to be one of the national epicenters of growth in cremations, with an estimated increase of 91.3% by 2045.
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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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24 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
Here are some events going on in Arizona this weekend, including Día de Los Muertos celebrations, free movies, and a sumo festival.
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VIVA PHX is back and it’s bigger than ever. What to know about the festival’s return
VIVA PHX will return in 2026 as a six-day, multi-venue celebration of the local culture.
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SNAP benefits will soon be on hold: Here’s how Arizona communities are stepping up
These Arizona businesses, food banks, and community resources are filling in the gap as SNAP benefits are set to pause on Nov. 1.
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He came to Arizona as a child. Now he’s in ICE detention.
21-year-old Judas Rivera was detained by ICE while on his way to work. Now, he sits in the Eloy Detention Center as his family scrambles to stop his deportation.
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Want to stay informed locally? Check out your city council’s meeting agendas
City council members are elected to consider policies that directly affect your day-to-day life. Here’s how to keep up with what they’re doing.
