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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Saying Goodbye to Big Surf

Amy SilvermanMay 5, 2022

Big Surf kind of sucked. But like so many vestiges of the Valley’s yesteryear, is that any reason not to miss it?

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Phoenix FilesRaising Phoenix: Coming Around to Community Theater

Amy SilvermanMarch 3, 2022

Community theater is easy to love when you're not hating it.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Will Today’s Cookie-Cutter Tract Homes Be Worth Preserving?

Amy SilvermanJanuary 6, 2022

Our columnist ruminates on the historic impact of tract homes.

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Valley NewsOpinion: Arizona’s New Abortion Law is Exploiting Those with Disabilities

Amy SilvermanNovember 4, 2021

With its new abortion law, Arizona is exploiting people like Sophie under the pretext that it cares about defending their civil rights.

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FeaturesPeopleSpell Check: Magic in the Valley

Amy SilvermanNovember 4, 2021

Hold onto your broomsticks as our columnist dives into the modern world of Valley witchcraft.

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Valley NewsOpinion: Public School is Microcosm of Life

Amy SilvermanSeptember 9, 2021

Are school-choice proponents using COVID to dismantle public schooling? Our columnist thinks so.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Agonizing Over Lawn Irrigation

Amy SilvermanJuly 14, 2021

Our columnist wrings her hands over her irrigated lawn while enjoying its fruits.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Can Kyrsten Sinema Get a Grip?

Amy SilvermanMay 4, 2021

Washington could use more iconoclasts like Senator Kyrsten Sinema – but her recent pleas for attention cross the line.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: The Aftermath of an Infernal Election Season

Amy SilvermanMarch 23, 2021

Our columnist picks through the aftermath of an infernal election season.

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Valley NewsA Field Guide to Phoenix Wildlife

Amy SilvermanMarch 4, 2021

What rough beasts lurk in the orderly asphalt subdivisions and rocky foothills of the Greater Phoenix sprawl?

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: The Pandemic Intensified Our Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media

Amy SilvermanJanuary 15, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified our love-hate relationship with social media.

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Valley NewsNo Santa This Year

Amy SilvermanNovember 18, 2020

The demise of her favorite Christmastime tradition puts our columnist in a holiday funk – and makes her fret over the future of local business.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Why Getting Rid of Problematic Art Isn’t as Easy as the Swipe of a Brush

Amy SilvermanOctober 26, 2020

Our columnist explains why getting rid of problematic art – or artists – isn’t as simple as it sounds.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: What to Do When Your Favorite Artists Break Bad

Amy SilvermanSeptember 16, 2020

What do you do when your favorite artists, comic, filmmakers, et al, break bad?

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Rwandan Immigrants Self-Publish Racially Sensitive Coloring Books

Amy SilvermanAugust 27, 2020

Young Rwandan immigrants etch lines of acceptance and purpose via racially sensitive coloring books.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.