July/August 2022

July/August 2022 Editor's Note

The former FOX 10 anchor and would-be Arizona governor seemed open to a profile in PHOENIX. Then she wasn’t. We did one anyway.

Once teeming with full-time theater, art and music critics, the Valley now has a vanishing handful. Who – if anyone – is filling the gap?

From athletes and educators to animal rescuers and TikTokers, these superlative Valley dwellers are raising the proverbial bar.

Get up close and personal with the Valley’s best dental professionals.

These dynamic Valley leaders and philanthropists are worth knowing.

Take a look at these premier learning institutions pushing the educational envelope.

Meet Debra K. Stevens and Jon Gentry, a dedicated thespian duo celebrating 40 years with Childsplay in Phoenix.

How can Matt Salmon factor into the upcoming election for governor?

PathogenDX’s innovative DNA-based technology fast-tracks potentially deadly microbial discoveries.

In a twist on the “blue zone” principle, where you live in the Valley may help determine your lifespan. A new initiative aims to level the playing field.

Chef Jeremy Pacheco gives us an edifying glimpse into his home fridge.

Glendale will soon be home to Arizona’s largest hotel, the centerpiece of a supersize entertainment complex.

Phoenix Police chief Jeri Williams is retiring amid controversy and lawsuits. Though she says she’s “not running away from anything,” her successor will inherit a troubled command.

Host with the Most, former E! News correspondent Kristina Guerrero describes herself as a mom first, and a TV host in her “spare time.”

Current controversies aside, our columnist will never leave Arizona. Her daughters might be another story.

The former FOX 10 anchor and would-be Arizona governor seemed open to a profile in PHOENIX. Then she wasn’t. We did one anyway.

The former FOX 10 anchor and would-be Arizona governor seemed open to a profile in PHOENIX. Then she wasn’t. We did one anyway.

Once teeming with full-time theater, art and music critics, the Valley now has a vanishing handful. Who – if anyone – is filling the gap?

From athletes and educators to animal rescuers and TikTokers, these superlative Valley dwellers are raising the proverbial bar.

With ghost stories galore, Western ephemera around every corner and former territorial capital status, Prescott pretty much checks all the boxes.

New Mexico’s artsy enclave in the sky is heaven for vegetarians.

In its heyday, an all-but-forgotten airstrip in tiny Douglas, Arizona, catered to the likes of Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt as America’s first-ever international airport. It’s now for sale.

Chef Danny Grant’s rustic companion piece to Maple & Ash hits its marks in trendy North Scottsdale.

Try this refresher inspired by the flavors found in Southeast Asian bakeries.

Though not as high-toned as the name suggests, this seafood-focused Scottsdale restaurant cashes in with great oysters and a raucous vibe.

Monthly dining reviews from all over the Valley.

Try these local products this Summer.

Made in Poland, bottled in Arizona, Roxx Vodka wants to put a little locality in your lemon drop.

Valley chefs put hot rocks to good use with sizzling, scrumptious molcajete plates.

Unlock magnitudes of Thai food rapture heretofore unknown to Phoenix at this new couple-operated restaurant on Roosevelt Row.

Get up close and personal with the Valley’s best dental professionals.

These dynamic Valley leaders and philanthropists are worth knowing.

Take a look at these premier learning institutions pushing the educational envelope.