16+ hour, 38+ min ago   (165+ words) A dozen Arizona chefs named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards North Phoenix became an outdoor geek wonderland during Superhero Saturday this past weekend. The 2026 edition of the annual geek event unfolded near the former Metrocenter mall, drawing hundreds…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (482+ words) Become a New Times member: Give any amount to support our newsroom and help us get closer to our end-of-year goal. Arizona cosplayers showed up in force at local conventions and geek gatherings in 2025. And their costumes matched that ambition....

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (386+ words) How the sheriff's office milked $163M from a racial profiling case it lost When UwU Con 2025 takes place this weekend, the annual geek event will boast plenty of fresh changes. The Arizona pop-culture and anime convention from Oct. 17 to 19 will invade…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (112+ words) A recap of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025's highs and lows, from the fantastic cosplay and amazing programming to the lack of hygiene and personal space. The best and worst of Phoenix Fan Fusion 2025 Best: Arcade Oasis levels up Worst: Not…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (100+ words) Kristi Noem tried to look tough while making a video in Arizona. Instead, she looked like she looked unfit to hold a firearm. Gallego roasts Homeland Security secretary for assault rifle cosplay Spring has sprung, and so has Phoenix New…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (80+ words) A look at the anime-inspired cosplay at Phoenix's Japanese cultural festival, Arizona Matsuri, on Feb. 21 and 22 at Steele Indian School Park. The best anime costumes we saw at Arizona Matsuri 2025 Arizona Gay Rodeo was an inclusive weekend of Western culture…...