The Copper Courier

2 days ago | coppercourier.com | Jessica Swarner

(Courier Newsroom Illustration/Francesca Daly, Photo by John Idalis) Another year, another poetry contest! Here are the poems that came out on top. The Copper Courier has come to the end of our third annual poetry contest, and we’re so excited to share the winning poems with you. But first—we want to give a massive thank you to everyone who submitted this year.

4 days ago | coppercourier.com | Jessica Swarner

Last month, I covered a hot-dog eating contest at Sidewinder in my newsletter. I have possibly an even weirder event to share with you today. On June 25, you may see lots of people in suits and neatly trimmed (or drawn-on) facial hair in downtown Phoenix. That’s because Welcome to Arizona and Rafi Law Group are holding a Rafi look-alike contest. Who is Rafi, you may ask? Look up while you’re driving on a Valley freeway and you’re likely to see his face.

1 month ago | coppercourier.com | Jill Schildhouse

Dive into 10 of the most epic Phoenix pools you can access with ResortPass—perfect for summer daycations and staycations. When summer in Phoenix hits triple digits and the pavement starts sizzling by 9 a.m., there’s only one acceptable response: Find a pool and don’t leave it. But we’re not talking about just any pool—we’re talking about the laziest of rivers, three-story water slides, sandy beaches (yes, in Arizona!), splash pads for the kids, and cabanas so nice you’ll be tempted to move in.

1 month ago | coppercourier.com | Alejandra Gómez

Every year around Tax Day, we hear the same tired story: “Arizona just doesn’t have enough money.” Lawmakers wring their hands about budget shortfalls, while proposing cuts to schools, healthcare, and housing—again. But the truth is, Arizona isn’t broke. It’s being robbed. For years, politicians have drained our public coffers with tax cuts for billionaires and mega-corporations. Former Gov.

1 month ago | coppercourier.com | Jessica Swarner

This year’s Copper Courier poetry contest has a theme: “Arizona.” Want to share your writing with the world? We’re launching our third annual Copper Courier poetry contest, and the winner of the competition will be invited to be a featured reader at our July 2 open mic at Meraki Kava Bar in north Phoenix.