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Planning Tips from Phoenix: The Last Thing New Orleans Needsnew

Maybe Lindsay Lohan can give New Orleans some sobriety tips while we're at it ... and George W. Bush can help them run a military invasion.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  08-07-2007  |  Disasters

Billy Shields' Burning Sensationnew

The firefighters union boss screwed up -- now he's ticked off Phoenix's most powerful law firm.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  07-02-2007  |  Politics

Phil Cisneros' Death Sentencenew

A vengeful court puts an ailing old man behind bars -- likely his final resting place.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  06-26-2007  |  Crime & Justice

The Arizona Republic Struggles With Changing Journalism Landscapenew

Can the web save Arizona's largest daily newspaper?
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  06-12-2007  |  Media

Let the Sunshine Innew

When power-tripping homeowner associations push solar-minded residents around, everybody pays the price.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  05-14-2007  |  Environment

A Congressman's Big Fibs Are Finally Catching Up to Himnew

I can't tell you that Congressman Rick Renzi is a crook, but I can tell you this: Rick Renzi is a liar.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  05-07-2007  |  Politics

This Con Man is Pretending He's Mentally Retardednew

Are we dumb enough to buy it and let him escape death row?
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  04-30-2007  |  Crime & Justice

State Reps. Try to Silence a Criticnew

Robin Scoins went after Arizona's Child Protective Services -- but now the state may be coming after her.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  03-27-2007  |  Politics

Family Feud at the Phoenix Fire Dept.new

No one could blame new fire chief Bob Khan for setting up his own administration -- but to the Brunacini family, the changes weren't a housecleaning, they were a demolition.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  03-20-2007  |  Politics

The Real Rip-Off Reportnew

Ed Magedson calls himself an advocate -- his enemies call him an extortionist.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  02-05-2007  |  Business & Labor

Head Rolls Finallynew

A Valley Metro Rail manager's fired after New Times confronts the agency about ignoring complaints that she'd pressured contractors to hire a particular firm.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  10-24-2006  |  Transportation

Killer Candidatenew

Would-be legislator Dan Coleman wants to talk issues -- but his past is just so much more interesting.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  09-12-2006  |  Politics

The Frisby Legacynew

God told Neal Frisby to build the Capstone Cathedral -- then He told him to give it away.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  08-22-2006  |  Religion

Friends at Worknew

When it comes to million-dollar contracts at the Arizona Department of Transportation, it's all about whose back gets scratched.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  06-06-2006  |  Politics

Meth Madnessnew

For $5 million, Arizona can grow its population of meth users -- just like Montana.
Phoenix New Times  |  Sarah Fenske  |  05-02-2006  |  Science

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