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Thursday, 26th April 2018

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Bethanie Mattek-Sands

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Written by Cody Fitzpatrick

Tennis star Bethanie Mattek-Sands hopes to be Wimbledon’s comeback kid after recovering from a nasty 2017 injury.

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photography by Michael Woodall

Yoshihisa Hirano

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Written by Judy Harper

Japanese pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano brings his nasty splitter and steely mound demeanor to the D-backs.

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Johnson stops at the MonOrchid gallery/studio/event space on Roosevelt Row, bedecked with murals by Kyllan Maney (left) and Douglas Miles (right).; Photography by Stephen Denton

Jill Johnson

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Written by Jackie Dishner

Phoenix Rising Tour Company founder Jill Johnson is the docent of Downtown Phoenix

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Photography by Michael Woodall

Clayton Keller

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Written by Lauren Loftus

The Arizona Coyotes’ slapshot scholar is a front-runner for the NHL’s Calder Memorial Trophy

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Photography by Louis Hernandez

Jock Holliman

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Written by Lauren Loftus

The Phoenix Open’s shhhhaman has quieted crowds for more than 20 years

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Photo by Rob Ballard

Michael Lanier

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Written by Isabella Castillo

The floral wunderkind’s green thumb is on the pulse of the local plant scene.

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Photo by Madison Kirkman

Devoney Looser

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Written by Keridwen Cornelius

Highbrow hip-checker Devoney Looser balances roller derby and Jane Austen scholarship.

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A third-generation scientific glassblower incinerates the glass ceiling. Photo by Blake Bonillas.

Christine Roeger

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Written by Keridwen Cornelius

A third-generation scientific glassblower incinerates the glass ceiling.

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The “Mayor of the Mall” holds court at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Peter Harden

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Written by Marilyn Hawkes

The “Mayor of the Mall” holds court at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

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The Valley puppet master splashes onto the silver screen with Julia, Sesame Street’s newest character.

Stacey Gordon

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Written by Marilyn Hawkes

The Valley puppet master splashes onto the silver screen with Julia, Sesame Street’s newest character.

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The comedian went viral at San Diego Comic-Con and hosts two regular shows in Phoenix.

Anwar Newton

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Written by Jason P. Woodbury

The comedian went viral at San Diego Comic-Con and hosts two regular shows in Phoenix.

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Phoenix’s alt-lit luminary discusses his debut middle-grade novel Train I Ride.

Paul Mosier

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Written by Jason P. Woodbury

Phoenix’s alt-lit luminary discusses his debut middle-grade novel Train I Ride.

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Phoenix’s teen songwriting queen shines her Unfamiliar Light in her latest album.

Taylor Upsahl

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Written by Jason P. Woodbury

Phoenix’s teen songwriting queen shines her Unfamiliar Light in her latest album.

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The maestro behind Arizona Taco Festival and Street Eats Food Truck Festival dishes on the worst day of his life and his drive-thru good-luck charm.

David Tyda

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Written by Marilyn Hawkes

The maestro behind Arizona Taco Festival and Street Eats Food Truck Festival dishes on the worst day of his life and his drive-thru good-luck charm.

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Phoenix’s ultimate cat lady talks human-friendly feline design and kitty nicknames.

Kate Benjamin

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Written by Niki D'Andrea

Phoenix’s ultimate cat lady talks human-friendly feline design and kitty nicknames.

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Blaise Lantana

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Written by Lauren Loftus

Our Lady of Local Jazz talks music and getting recognized by her distinctive alto.

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The mad scientist behind Mundo Piñata creates bespoke papier-mâché art.

José David Chavarria Jiménez

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Written by Lauren Loftus

The mad scientist behind Mundo Piñata creates bespoke papier-mâché art.

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The Phoenix Suns' shooting star reflects on an impressive rookie season and his fashion inspiration.

Devin Booker

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Written by Lauren Loftus

The Phoenix Suns' shooting star reflects on an impressive rookie season and his fashion inspiration.

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Arizona Midday longevity queen.

Jan D'Atri

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Written by Niki D'Andrea

Arizona Midday longevity queen.

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Phoenix's drag queen extraordinaire talks wigs, camp and causes she's passionate about.

Barbra Seville

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Written by Niki D'Andrea

Phoenix's drag queen extraordinaire talks wigs, camp and causes she's passionate about.

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KTAR traffic star Detour Dan discusses going from airborne to “chairborne.”

Detour Dan

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Written by Marilyn Hawkes

KTAR traffic star Detour Dan discusses going from airborne to “chairborne.”

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