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Valley NewsWaste Not

Tom MarcinkoDecember 1, 2017

It’s illegal to sell recycled drinking water in Arizona, but maybe not for long. Bold beeristas are proving they can brew up something delicious.

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Valley NewsThe Heart Beat

Tom MarcinkoApril 1, 2017

Dry heat, warm hearts: News on the ticker from around the Valley.

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Valley NewsAnimal Science

Tom MarcinkoApril 1, 2017

Appealing or appalling, Arizona wildlife is more than just coyotes and javelina.

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HistoryThese Are the Voyages

Tom MarcinkoDecember 1, 2016

Nautical history – in Arizona? From World War II through Vietnam and the Cold War, it runs deep.

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Valley NewsStranger Things

Tom MarcinkoOctober 1, 2016

2016 not wild enough yet? Arizona Democrats think they can tie – or take – the State Senate.

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Valley NewsWorking Cat Heroes

Tom MarcinkoJuly 1, 2016

Keeping your property rodent-free: It's a suitable job for a feline.

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Valley NewsWhirl of Pain

Tom MarcinkoMay 1, 2016

Prescription painkillers can be abused. Some say the tests for drug abuse are being abused, too.

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Valley NewsCold Science

Tom MarcinkoMarch 1, 2016

Arizona scientists are growing a little slice of Pluto’s alien ice, right in the dwarf planet’s “hometown” of Flagstaff.

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Valley NewsWest Side Stories

Tom MarcinkoNovember 1, 2015

The recession-bludgeoned suburbs of west Phoenix attempt revitalization via blue-collar business booms and refurbished recreation areas.

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Valley NewsBloodsucking Fiends

Tom MarcinkoJuly 1, 2015

State health officials preach prevention and defense as mosquito complaints hit record levels in Maricopa County.

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HistoryKat-ness, Evergreen

Tom MarcinkoJune 1, 2015

Thirty years before Woodstock made his maiden landing on Snoopy’s belly, a cat named Krazy was dodging bricks in a pioneering newspaper comic strip.

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Valley NewsWhere the Wild Things Are

Tom MarcinkoMarch 1, 2015

The fate of stray horses in Heber could depend on just how feral we think they really are.

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Valley NewsLines in the Sand

Tom MarcinkoNovember 1, 2014

A rash of self-defense killings casts light on Arizona’s stand-your-ground law. Are we primed for a Florida-size controversy?

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Valley NewsIdentity Crisis

Tom MarcinkoAugust 1, 2014

Weird science helps ID anonymous bodies found near the Mexico-U.S. border.

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Valley NewsSocial Safety Knot

Tom MarcinkoAugust 1, 2014

Governor Brewer stakes her legacy on reforming Arizona’s broken child-protection system.

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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.