Arizona State Fair Going On Now

It's that time of year again! Time for food, fun, rides and entertainment like nowhere else! It's the Arizona State Fair, back again for its 124th year.

This year features a huge list of attractions, rides, and concerts. Look for appearances from Larry the Cable Guy, the Goo Goo Dolls, Weezer, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, and LL Cool J. All of the old favorites will also be there, like the Midway games, the endless food, and my favorite, Le Grande Wheel.

The State Fair also offers a complete list of attractions, hours, prices, and discount days on its website. Check it out: https://azstatefair.com/

Luxury Car Dealerships Cruise Into Deer Valley

It comes as no surprise that Phoenix is a hotbed of activity for automotive enthusiasts. From our growing network of freeways to our laughable public transportation system, there is no question that Phoenix is a drivers' town. I believe it has a lot to do with the fact that people in Phoenix just like driving.Every year in January, a mass migration of motorheads takes place in North Scottsdale where the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction is held. There's just something about the dry desert air and mild winter climate provides the perfect atmosphere for millionaires to mingle with rare and collectible automobiles.

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What To Do In Phoenix

It seems like the biggest complaint about Phoenix from both residents and visitors alike is that "there's nothing to do in Phoenix." This is a common misconception among transplants and locals, and it's time to put it to rest. You might think at first there's nothing to do here, but there is actually a lot going on in our big desert playground. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.

A recent article in the Arizona Republic called "50 Ways To Love The Valley" [link no longer available] offers a wealth of ideas for when there's nothing else to do. From nightlife to dining to sporting events, it's a well-rounded list and a great way to get started exploring what Phoenix has to offer.

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City-Data Offers More Than Just Facts

In a recent post, I had mentioned the website City-Data as a good resource for facts and figures on Phoenix. However, I forgot to mention one of the best things about City-Data: their excellent forums.

Between anonymous cowards posting racist remarks on the Craigslist forums and the armchair politicians debating our resident hero/villain Sheriff Joe Arpaio on AZcentral, it would seem that valley residents have found plenty of local forums to post their thoughts on. However, there are several reasons why I keep coming back to the Phoenix forum on City-Data instead of those other sites.

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Battle of the Banks

In the peaceful desert landscape near Deer Valley Airport, a storm cloud has been brewing for the last two years. The air has grown heavy with anticipation as 9 different opponents prepare to do battle. They have chosen North Phoenix as the arena, and it's going to be one heck of a fight.

Okay, so maybe it's not a fight in the traditional sense with guns and soldiers. But the competition for your business will be fierce with 9 new banks opening along a two-mile stretch of road. That's right; nine different banks have locations staked out along 19th Avenue between Deer Valley Road and Happy Valley Road. All of them are brand new locations constructed within the past two years. Let's take a look at the contenders:

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