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In others, don't hold your breath.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/how-much-money-it-takes-to-be-upper-middle-class-phoenix-40644740/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/how-a-mesa-dance-studio-became-a-queer-creative-hub-40640221/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40640221 Jennifer Goldberg https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/how-a-mesa-dance-studio-became-a-queer-creative-hub-40640221/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:12:58 -0700 Arts & Culture The Jukebox Grounds is welcoming to all interested in high-energy dance instruction.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/how-a-mesa-dance-studio-became-a-queer-creative-hub-40640221/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/oro-brewing-co-to-close-after-9-years-in-mesa-40636012/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40636012 Sara Crocker https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/oro-brewing-co-to-close-after-9-years-in-mesa-40636012/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:19:51 -0700 After nearly a decade, the pioneering local brewery will soon pour its last pints.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/oro-brewing-co-to-close-after-9-years-in-mesa-40636012/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mesa-pharmacy-mistakenly-gave-woman-cancer-drug-lawsuit-40636445/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40636445 Zach Buchanan https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mesa-pharmacy-mistakenly-gave-woman-cancer-drug-lawsuit-40636445/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0700 A December lawsuit claims a 73-year-old woman got very sick after a Safeway pharmacy filled the wrong prescription.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mesa-pharmacy-mistakenly-gave-woman-cancer-drug-lawsuit-40636445/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/valley-culinary-powerhouses-to-open-a-brewery-in-downtown-mesa-40636095/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40636095 Sara Crocker https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/valley-culinary-powerhouses-to-open-a-brewery-in-downtown-mesa-40636095/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:52:22 -0700 Food & Drink They've mastered tacos, burgers, cocktails and coffee. Now, these pros are turning to craft beer.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/valley-culinary-powerhouses-to-open-a-brewery-in-downtown-mesa-40636095/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/phoenix-suburbs-among-cities-lowest-property-taxes-in-us-40636005/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40636005 Zach Buchanan https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/phoenix-suburbs-among-cities-lowest-property-taxes-in-us-40636005/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:33:08 -0700 Arizona has long been known for its low property taxes, which draws transplants to the state.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/phoenix-suburbs-among-cities-lowest-property-taxes-in-us-40636005/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/airline-stop-using-mesa-airport-ice-deportation-flights-40634979/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40634979 Zach Buchanan https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/airline-stop-using-mesa-airport-ice-deportation-flights-40634979/#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Avelo Airlines has faced pressure from activists to stop shuttling immigrants out of the country for ICE.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/airline-stop-using-mesa-airport-ice-deportation-flights-40634979/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/ice-locked-up-man-visiting-mesa-despite-valid-visa-40629768/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40629768 Zach Buchanan https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/ice-locked-up-man-visiting-mesa-despite-valid-visa-40629768/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:17:42 -0700 ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was "briefly detained," but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/ice-locked-up-man-visiting-mesa-despite-valid-visa-40629768/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mesa-family-says-ice-detained-relative-despite-valid-visa-40628120/ https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40628120 Zach Buchanan https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mesa-family-says-ice-detained-relative-despite-valid-visa-40628120/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:02:08 -0700 Mexican national Edwar Gonzalez is being held by ICE, though is relatives say he was visiting them on a valid visa.]]> https://phoenixnewtimes-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/news/mesa-family-says-ice-detained-relative-despite-valid-visa-40628120/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times