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Multimedia Journalist (MMJ): trilingual freelancer, writer, videographer, photographer and post-production editor
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Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026: The best and worst moments

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By Benjamin Leatherman , Mike Madriaga , Jennifer Goldberg 
| Phoenix New Times
Phoenix Fan Fusion 2026 was three days of nonstop geek fun. This year’s edition of Arizona’s largest pop-culture event included moments both large and small as a huge crowd of tens of thousands of people filled the Phoenix Convention Center. Celebrities like Danny Elfman, Heather Locklear and “Blues Clues” host Steve Burns said the darndest things. Cosplayers showed off their latest creations. And geeks from across Arizona experienced a weekend of gaming, vendors and countless activities.
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Game On Expo 2026 in Phoenix: The best moments and biggest fails

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By Benjamin Leatherman , Mike Madriaga 
| Phoenix New Times
Game On Expo respawned at the Phoenix Convention Center from March 13 to 15, unleashing three days of boss fights, joystick jockeying and full-on geekery. For Arizona gamers, it was a weekend of button-mashing bliss. Elite players scored serious cash in esports battles. Cosplayers flexed in game-inspired costumes. And attendees got face time with voice actors from heavy hitters like “Final Fantasy VII” and “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.” It wasn’t a flawless run, though.
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Ring in Lunar New Year with good luck foods from 7 Phoenix eateries

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By Mike Madriaga 
| Phoenix New Times
As the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Horse – gallops in on Tuesday with celebrations taking place for 15 days, communities across metro Phoenix and worldwide are practicing traditions that promise prosperity, health and happiness. Also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, these two weeks find many Valley residents stocking up on symbolic “good luck” fare that holds deep cultural significance.
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