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Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Upgrade your kitchen game: From carbon steel and Finex cast iron to Le Creuset, Jura espresso machines, SMEG retro mixers, and those weirdly satisfying Götze slicers, Habitat Housewares is where Anchorage cooks stock up.
Whiskey, games, repeat: Avenue Bar is a dive bar with a touch of class, pouring a deep whiskey lineup with a late-night kitchen to match, plus pool, darts, and big-screen game days.
Anchorage art moment: Downtown's Sleeping Lady Mural turns Mount Susitna into a burst of color, courtesy of Anchorage artist Justin Parsons.
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The five stories Anchorage readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
A driver in Anchorage, Alaska, shared a video showing a family of black bears crossing the road with the help of a police escort.
Full story at outdoors.com ↗
A single-family home in Midtown Anchorage, Alaska, has been targeted by police as a hub for crime and they are moving to shut it down.
Full story at alaskapublic.org ↗
The Anchorage Weekender features 10 events, including a chance to learn about the Alaska Airlines loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, and more.
Full story at alaskapublic.org ↗
The Anchorage Weekender includes nine events, including a documentary by a five-time Olympian named Mikkan Randall, a community walk for the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, and a free orchard festival.
Full story at alaskapublic.org ↗
Mary Peltola, a former member of Congress for Alaska, is running for the midterm Senate in Alaska, where Republicans outnumber Democrats and independents significantly outnumber both.
Full story at inquirer.com ↗
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