While the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the headline for most of 2020, there were other newsworthy stories that make up the Top 10 stories of 2020.

The Top 10 stories of 2020 are not based on newsworthiness or importance — although each of these stories is important and newsworthy. The ranking is based on the sheer number of azbigmedia.com readers who took the time to read the story.

While the most popular stories of 2020 cover the gamut of the industries and interests we cover on azbigmedia.com, those looking for places to live, places to eat and commercial real estate news were clearly the most enthusiastic readers this year.

Here are the Top 10 stories of 2020, based strictly on the number of readers who read the stories at azbigmedia.com.

1. Map tracks COVID-19 cases by ZIP code

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2. Millions of unsellable homes could upend market, study predicts

3. Unemployment checks with an extra $600 could come next week

4. Here are the Arizona restaurants that are open for business

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5. Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus

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6. Phoenix firm creates container homes that start at $45,000

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7. Massive 320-acre Legacy Sports Park coming to Mesa

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9. Scottsdale is the No. 1 place to move in U.S., study says

10. Here’s where Phoenix ranks among top moving destinations