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PeopleAlternative Power

Jimmy MagahernDecember 1, 2015

Neil Giuliano, America’s first openly gay big-city mayor, comes home to helm the Greater Phoenix Leadership.

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Valley NewsRotten to the “Core”?

Jimmy MagahernDecember 1, 2015

A recall effort against school superintendent Diane Douglas has her doubling down on efforts to repeal Common Core. Will she suspend the standards or be suspended?

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CuratorEndless Bummer

Jimmy MagahernDecember 1, 2015

Are Arizona’s “homeless snowbirds” living the couch surfer’s dream, or riding a wave of neglect?

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History‘Cue the Right Thing

Jimmy MagahernSeptember 1, 2015

Bill Johnson’s Big Apple might have looked redneck, but the western restaurant was a welcoming haven for all colors in Phoenix’s segregated ‘60s.

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PeoplePowder Play

Jimmy MagahernAugust 1, 2015

Alcohol in the form of Kool-Aid-like powder? Mark Phillips, the Scottsdale-based inventor of Palcohol, says he’s got the powder. But does he?

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Valley NewsDeath in the Brotherhood

Jimmy MagahernJuly 1, 2015

Who killed Cave Creek Hells Angel Patrick Eberhardt? There are some striking theories on the street.

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PeopleWest of Westboro

Jimmy MagahernJune 1, 2015

Some of the Valley’s most ardent Fed-fearing, LGBT-demonizing citizens find a mouthpiece in a headline-grabbing East Valley preacher. Could Steven Anderson just be getting started?

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Valley NewsCelestial Seasoning

Jimmy MagahernFebruary 1, 2015

Fountain Hills’ annual International UFO Congress has become the Barrett-Jackson of the flying saucer set. Are you ready to believe?

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Valley NewsDurant’s on Film

Jimmy MagahernJanuary 1, 2015

A new indie film seeks to capture the mythologized man behind Phoenix’s most storied eatery. Does anybody in town really know Jack?

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Valley NewsDr. Do-It-All

Jimmy MagahernDecember 1, 2014

With cardiology and oncology departments, VETMED has the technology to make almost any pet well. But can your wallet handle the cost of a puppy pacemaker?

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Valley NewsThe Wallace Effect

Jimmy MagahernNovember 1, 2014

The late Bill Thompson’s twisted humor pioneered today’s more edgy kiddie fare. Could there ever be another Wallace and Ladmo Show?

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HistoryHumble Pride

Jimmy MagahernSeptember 1, 2014

More than a decade after America honored its Navajo code talkers, Arizona’s Hopi code talkers are finally getting their due. But would they have wanted it?

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HistoryDecades of Thunder

Jimmy MagahernJanuary 30, 2014

Turning the corner on 50, Phoenix International Raceway looks back on its long lap from nowhere to NASCAR.

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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.