Valley NewsWho’s the Boss?
Jimmy MagahernJanuary 2020
When Arizona’s cities attempt progressive legislation, conservative state lawmakers often step in.
Jimmy Magahern, Author at PHOENIX magazine
FeaturesValley NewsBlack and Blue
Jimmy MagahernJanuary 2020
A doll stolen by a 4-year-old black girl sparked a year of intense introspection for Phoenix law enforcement – and a string of lawsuits led by two of the oddest political bedfellows the city has ever seen.
Valley NewsScribe Vs. Scribe
Jimmy MagahernNovember 2019
The vote to go union split The Arizona Republic’s editorial staff – but offers reassurance to layoff-weary journalists as the company merges into the nation’s largest newspaper conglomerate.
Valley NewsNot-So-Private Eyes
Jimmy MagahernOctober 2019
Amazon’s Ring app and partnership with police departments have some wondering if Big Brother is on our doorsteps.
FeaturesValley NewsPower Play
Jimmy MagahernOctober 2019
The imminent shutdown of Arizona’s largest coal-fired energy plant is an environmental win for the state, but an economic headache for the Navajo Nation. The caveat: It may position the Nation to dominate the West’s renewable energy demands.
PeopleValley NewsVolley of the Sun
Jimmy MagahernSeptember 2019
With only two expansion spots left, Phoenix Rising is upping its game to woo Major League Soccer with millennials and Latino fans. But does it really need to leave United Soccer League to succeed?
Valley NewsSplit Decisions
Jimmy MagahernAugust 2019
Who gets custody of a business’s fans and followers when its founding partners split? That’s just one modern question Valley businesses face when their principals get a “business divorce.”
Valley NewsPunching Back
Jimmy MagahernJuly 2019
Mesa’s police chief made headlines by publicly reprimanding his officers. Now some are calling for his resignation.
Valley NewsRoad Warriors
Jimmy MagahernJune 2019
Road rage is on the rise in Phoenix. What’s being done to curb violence on Valley roads?
HealthValley NewsCuts to Colorado River Water Supplies Could Hurt Arizona Water
Jimmy MagahernMay 2019
As Arizona prepares for cuts to Colorado River water supplies, a report raises concerns about groundwater safety.
Valley NewsTrouble in Paradise
Jimmy MagahernApril 2019
A grievance across the greenbelt in Paradise Valley exposes disparities in power and privilege, even in Arizona’s wealthiest town.
Valley NewsHacienda Effect
Jimmy MagahernMarch 2019
After unthinkable patient abuse at a Phoenix care facility, lawmakers and activists look at reforms.
Valley NewsSilver Alert
Jimmy MagahernJanuary 2019
A new ASU study finds the suicide rate of Arizona seniors is rising among men. Is it a crisis to be solved, or an increasingly accepted “pre-emptive” choice?
Valley NewsShoot First, Pass Later
Jimmy MagahernJanuary 2019
Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix helped produce the top two picks in the 2018 NBA draft and has already spawned a Scottsdale competitor. Is the Valley’s first “basketball factory” a slam-dunk for hoops prodigies, or an academic foul-out waiting to happen?
Valley NewsBlame Game
Jimmy MagahernNovember 2018
Phoenix now lead the nation in officer-involved shootings, uniting both activists and officers in concern. But the two sides remain dangerously divided on who’s to blame for the surge.