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Valley NewsSemester at Sea? Valley kids are going back to school, except if they aren’t

Amy SilvermanJuly 30, 2020

Valley kids are going back to school. Except if they aren’t.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Flower Deficit

Amy SilvermanJune 24, 2020

A disruption to the decorative plant supply chain launches our columnist into COVID-19 self-analysis.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Dispatches from the Mart

Amy SilvermanApril 30, 2020

Our columnist sweats the small stuff in this reverie from the early days of the coronavirus outbreak – all of four weeks ago.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: ‘Til Glock Do We Part

Amy SilvermanMarch 26, 2020

A gun-themed wedding pitch triggers our columnist.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Resist. Agitate. Embroider.

Amy SilvermanFebruary 20, 2020

She just wanted a hobby. Instead, she found her voice – one valentine and jump-stitch at a time.

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Valley NewsLost in Juvie

Amy SilvermanJanuary 23, 2020

Evaluating the grim scene at Arizona’s lone remaining lockup facility for juvenile offenders.

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Valley NewsYesterday’s News

Amy SilvermanDecember 18, 2019

Raised on newspapers, our columnist ponders the election-season news cycle in a print-deprived world.

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CuratorFeaturesPeopleSpeed, Waves & Wheelchairs

Amy SilvermanNovember 21, 2019

Whether the playing field is the ocean, the sky, a golf course, a pool or a rugby court, each of these seven Valley athletes is performing at the top of his or her personal game.

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Valley NewsGone, Baby, Gone

Amy SilvermanNovember 21, 2019

Our columnist bids adieu to her college-age child – and reassess her own identity as a Phoenician.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: New Body, Old Soul

Amy SilvermanOctober 24, 2019

A Phoenix artist embarks on a journey of transition – and discovery.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Thumb, Meet Green

Amy SilvermanSeptember 26, 2019

In the land of year-round sunshine, a deadbeat plant parent finally finds her inner farmer.

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Valley NewsBrush with Greatness

Amy SilvermanAugust 22, 2019

From piano to painting, a troubling number of Arizona schools have eliminated arts from their curriculum. Our writer surveys the parched landscape, and finds a heroic clique of teachers keeping an oasis alive

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Hand-to-Mouth Lawmaking

Amy SilvermanAugust 22, 2019

Considering a run for the Arizona Legislature? Prepare to be paid like a lifeguard.

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PeopleValley NewsRaising Phoenix: Dancing Queen

Amy SilvermanJuly 25, 2019

Late Valley dance teacher Frances Smith Cohen leaves behind a legacy of pirouettes, pliés and full hearts.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Home-Care Woes

Amy SilvermanJune 20, 2019

The Hacienda HealthCare tragedy underscores the need for home-care options for people with disabilities – but in Arizona, resources are sorely lacking.

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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.