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HistoryHattie Mosher’s Riches to Rags Story

Douglas TowneMarch 25, 2021

Hattie Mosher was a progressive force in early Phoenix until construction debacles and frivolous tax protests over road improvements left her destitute.

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HistoryPhoenix’s Commercial Fishing Industry

Douglas TowneJanuary 15, 2021

A Great Depression-era government program launched a commercial fishing industry in the Salt River lakes that thrived for three decades.

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HistoryGridiron Politics: The History of the Fiesta Bowl

Douglas TowneNovember 28, 2020

The University of Arizona Wildcats’ unsporting demand before the 1968 Territorial Cup led to the inaugural Fiesta Bowl.

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Kenect’s Live-Work-Play-Learn Hybrid Creates a Niche in Downtown Phoenix

Douglas TowneOctober 26, 2020

Kenect combines a social club with stylish apartments.

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HistoryElectric Avenue: The Vibrant History of Van Buren Street

Douglas TowneAugust 27, 2020

Four major highways coalesced in a neon spectacle to create Phoenix’s most exciting street. Then Van Buren went dark.

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FeaturesHistoryCopper State, Red Lines: The Long Battle Against Racial Injustice in Phoenix

Douglas TowneAugust 19, 2020

The African American experience in Phoenix has been a long battle against racial injustice involving school, housing and business segregation.

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HistoryThe Phoenix Man Who Broke the Flagpole Sitting Record in 1958

Douglas TowneJuly 30, 2020

A disc jockey lived in a car atop a flagpole in Phoenix for seven months, seeking fame and fortune.

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FeaturesHistoryDeja Virus: The 1918 Spanish Flu’s striking parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic

Douglas TowneJune 24, 2020

The 1918 Spanish influenza hit Arizona in four waves, shut down Phoenix twice and had striking parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Chandler’s Bad Buzz

Douglas TowneApril 25, 2020

A peculiar hum emanating from a data center torments Chandler residents.

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Valley NewsForeign Intrigue

Douglas TowneMarch 26, 2020

Sky Harbor is rolling out the red carpet for more international flights.

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HistoryChandler’s Champ

Douglas TowneMarch 20, 2020

Boxer Zora Folley fought Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight title only to later die under mysterious circumstances while serving as a Chandler city councilman.

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HistoryStarlight Screens

Douglas TowneFebruary 20, 2020

Valley residents flocked to drive-in theaters after World War II, but movies weren’t necessarily the main attraction.

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HistoryThe Best Little Hitchin’ Post in Arizona

Douglas TowneJanuary 23, 2020

The Grand Canyon State’s marriage laws once made Yuma a popular round-the-clock wedding destination for California couples.

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History100 Years of Encores

Douglas TowneDecember 26, 2019

The Phoenix Theatre Company celebrates its 100th anniversary as Arizona’s oldest arts organization with an enticing 2020 program.

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HistoryHooved Homecoming

Douglas TowneNovember 21, 2019

The Winslow Elks Lodge led an effort to import elk from Yellowstone National Park in 1913 after Arizona’s native species became extinct.

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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.