AltWeeklies Wire
The Godfather of Phoenix Hip-hop Recalls '70s R&B and '80s Gangsta Rapnew
Formerly known as Iroc Beats, Roca's been laying down lyrical flows and grinding it out in the local scene for the better part of two decades.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
09-09-2008 |
Reviews
Fixed-Gear Fanaticism Rolls into Phoenixnew
Fixed-gear bikes have exploded in popularity in many cities across the nation over the past decade, and they've been getting more and more popular in the Valley since 2005. The wheeled weapon of choice for bike messengers and competitive cyclists for decades, fixies have caught on among a young and cool crowd.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
07-29-2008 |
Sports
Sheriff Joe Buffaloes Readers with Bogus Yarns in 'Joe's Law'new
An intensely boring read for all but those who are slavishly attached to the man, Joe's Law repeats many of the myths Arpaio has manufactured about himself over the years. With the assistance of friend and writer Len Sherman, the book regurgitates such cock-and-bull stories as Arpaio's supposed run-in with Elvis, Joe's implausible role in ending the infamous French Connection, and bogus threats on Joe's life.
Phoenix New Times |
Stephen Lemons |
07-01-2008 |
Nonfiction
Sheriff Joe Wants to Read the Mayor's Emailnew
When Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon spoke out against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, he had to know that retaliation would be swift. It didn't take Gordon long to join the list.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
05-21-2008 |
Politics
Bringing Vegan Comfort Food to the Massesnew
Comfort food may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you say the word "vegan," but Damon Brasch's eatery aims to change that.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
04-08-2008 |
Food+Drink
Unequal Justicenew
Louie Arriaga faces a decade in prison for what started as an alleged traffic violation, while two Phoenix cops involved in attacking a prisoner didn't even have to show up in court.
Phoenix New Times |
Michael Lacey |
01-04-2006 |
Crime & Justice
"The Perfect Drug"new
AltWeeklies Award - Drugs Reporting
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
12-13-2005 |
Media
Wisdom of the Ancestorsnew
A Hopi leader fought a lonely battle to stop a mining company from stealing water that helped build Phoenix. He succeeded--finally.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
12-09-2005 |
Race & Class
Founder of Program for Catholic Teens Bustednew
Monsignor Dale Fushek faces 10 misdemeanor counts of sexual misconduct with boys and young men.
Phoenix New Times |
Robert Nelson |
12-09-2005 |
Religion
A Judge Takes a Standnew
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office declared war on a respected judge after he called a prosecutor's actions racist.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
12-09-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Saving Moms on Methnew
Methamphetamine is arguably the toughest addiction to kick, but research shows that mothers placed in long-term residential treatment along with their young child or children have the highest rate of recovery.
Phoenix New Times |
Robert Nelson |
11-29-2005 |
Science
Fine Linenew
The tortured and demonic part of Johnny Cash that stoked his genius often gets lost in the platitudes, the rough edges airbrushed by sentimentality. But not in James Mangold’s movie bio of the Man in Black.
Boston Phoenix |
Peter Keough |
11-18-2005 |
Reviews
Wanted: Armed and Dangerousnew
As the FBI chases polygamist Prophet Warren Jeffs, work continues 24/7 on his religion's foreboding new Texas capital.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
11-16-2005 |
Religion
Ambulance Chasersnew
Winning ambulance contracts? Pat Cantelme is learning that it's all about who you know. (Unless it's about the dirt they've got on you.)
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
11-01-2005 |
Business & Labor
A Man Known as Shorty Rides to Reform Gay Rodeonew
Gay rodeo combines traditional machismo events with camp contests in steer decorating and goat dressing.
