https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:45:56 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:45:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/cropped-Logos_Phoenix-favicon.png The Leading Independent News Source in Phoenix, Arizona https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/what-fdas-nicotine-pouch-decisions-mean-for-adult-tobacco-and-nicotine-users-in-phoenix/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=1010 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/what-fdas-nicotine-pouch-decisions-mean-for-adult-tobacco-and-nicotine-users-in-phoenix/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:45:55 -0700 Health and Wellness The Regulatory Framework, Responsible Retail, and Why the Valley’s Scale Demands Rigorous Controls Phoenix is a city that runs on scale. Millions of people, constant growth, major events, and a retail environment where convenience and speed often win. That same scale is why nicotine products can’t be sold with weak controls or vague commitments, especially when youth protection is part...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/what-fdas-nicotine-pouch-decisions-mean-for-adult-tobacco-and-nicotine-users-in-phoenix/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/the-art-of-the-hustle-brandon-rafi-and-j-pierce-paint-the-town/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=1005 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/the-art-of-the-hustle-brandon-rafi-and-j-pierce-paint-the-town/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:33:44 -0700 Services How a “spoken-into-existence” collaboration between Arizona’s most visible law firm and a world-renowned local artist turned Valley Metro buses into rolling canvases.  Who says the law can’t be colorful? Historically, lawyers have been associated with white powdered wigs, black robes and gray three-piece suits. But times change, and Brandon Rafi, founder of one of Arizona’s most visible personal injury law...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/the-art-of-the-hustle-brandon-rafi-and-j-pierce-paint-the-town/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/phoenix-is-getting-more-expensive-and-residents-are-adapting/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=993 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/phoenix-is-getting-more-expensive-and-residents-are-adapting/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:18:20 -0700 Other Phoenix is becoming more expensive for residents who are trying to build a life and find work. While the city continues to grow at a rapid pace, it is also becoming more competitive and increasingly driven by digital habits. Between rising rents and higher everyday costs, residents are being forced to rethink how they spend money. That shift is showing...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/phoenix-is-getting-more-expensive-and-residents-are-adapting/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/phoenixs-starting-five-where-your-bracket-meets-the-bar/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=988 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/phoenixs-starting-five-where-your-bracket-meets-the-bar/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:57:34 -0700 Travel / Entertainment / Leisure The madness has officially descended upon the Valley. Whether your bracket is a masterpiece or a total bust, where you watch the chaos matters. From 18-foot LED walls to legendary college-bar energy, here are the five best spots in Phoenix to post up for the tournament. 1. Santisi Brothers Pizzeria & Sports Grill For the ultimate sports fan, Santisi Brothers...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/phoenixs-starting-five-where-your-bracket-meets-the-bar/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/packed-with-purpose-rafi-law-group-kicks-off-2026-at-feed-my-starving-children/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=981 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/packed-with-purpose-rafi-law-group-kicks-off-2026-at-feed-my-starving-children/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:38 -0700 Services Team Rafi starts the new year by packing nearly 50,000 meals for children facing food insecurity around the world. On January 21, more than 30 Rafi Law Group team members gathered for a hands-on volunteer shift at Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit that packages nutritious meal kits for distribution to communities facing hunger worldwide. The event marked the first...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/packed-with-purpose-rafi-law-group-kicks-off-2026-at-feed-my-starving-children/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/arizonas-1b-broadband-investment-aims-to-deliver-statewide-high-speed-internet/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=961 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/arizonas-1b-broadband-investment-aims-to-deliver-statewide-high-speed-internet/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:26:21 -0700 Other $1B Broadband Investment  Arizona is moving closer to something that’s long been promised but unevenly delivered: reliable, high-speed internet for the entire state. With nearly $1 billion now unlocked for broadband expansion, the goal of connecting more households looks simple on paper. Yet, the implications stretch far beyond faster downloads. From rural towns and Tribal lands to growing metro areas,...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/arizonas-1b-broadband-investment-aims-to-deliver-statewide-high-speed-internet/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/rafis-hope-makes-a-lasting-impact-in-2025/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=955 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/rafis-hope-makes-a-lasting-impact-in-2025/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:59:38 -0700 Services The community initiative continues to support its neighbors. At Rafi Law Group, community involvement isn’t treated as a side project or a seasonal effort. It’s built into how the firm shows up. In 2025, that commitment continued through Rafi’s Hope, the firm’s community initiative launched in 2022 to invest in children, families, and underserved communities across Arizona. What defines Rafi’s...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/rafis-hope-makes-a-lasting-impact-in-2025/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/arizona-benefits-fund-receives-45m-from-tribal-gaming/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=948 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/arizona-benefits-fund-receives-45m-from-tribal-gaming/#respond Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:43:11 -0700 Other Arizona’s long relationship with tribal gaming has quietly become one of the state’s most dependable funding stories. While headlines often focus on budget debates or legislative showdowns, a steady stream of revenue continues to flow from tribal casinos into public programs that many residents rely on every day. That context matters as Arizona navigates rising costs in education, emergency response,...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/arizona-benefits-fund-receives-45m-from-tribal-gaming/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/a-celebration-of-aviation-for-the-whole-family-at-chandler-municipal-airport/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=937 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/a-celebration-of-aviation-for-the-whole-family-at-chandler-municipal-airport/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:57:08 -0700 Travel / Entertainment / Leisure At Airport Day, visitors can view static aircraft displays, meet pilots, enjoy food trucks, and mingle with a variety of aviation organizations, plus Chandler Police, Fire and other city services. Something special is coming to the skies over Chandler! Chandler Municipal Airport is welcoming the return of Airport Day, a celebration that brings aviation lovers, families, and the simply curious...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/a-celebration-of-aviation-for-the-whole-family-at-chandler-municipal-airport/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/how-much-does-arizona-earn-from-entertainment/ https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=932 mike https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/how-much-does-arizona-earn-from-entertainment/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:38:30 -0700 Other Arizona has a powerful entertainment landscape that generates good revenues for the state. The state’s entertainment revenue engine spans from national parks to major film festivals and live events. Major film sets keep returning to the famous Arizona desert while locals and visitors flock to entertainment districts that deliver everything expected. Every activity brings more money into the state so...]]> https://storyconsole.phoenixnewtimes.com/sc/how-much-does-arizona-earn-from-entertainment/feed/ 0 Story Console: Phoenixnew Times