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Hot TopicsVax Populi

Craig OuthierApril 1, 2015

Vax Populi
Peer pressure, fear and inconvenience have bolstered Arizona’s vaccination rates in recent months.
Is legislative action still necessary?

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Hot TopicsSports Mitigated

Niki D'AndreaMarch 1, 2015

Phoenix has world-class sports facilities, teams in every major pro sport and a large media market. So why don’t we have the championships?

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Hot Topics#Blessed?

Leah LeMoineFebruary 1, 2015

Are Valley churches losing ground as millennials reach adulthood?

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Hot TopicsState of the State

Craig OuthierJanuary 1, 2015

From the economy to immigration, we take stock of the state as Arizona dives into 2015.

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Hot TopicsAnother State of Mind

Niki D'AndreaDecember 1, 2014

Recent officer-involved shootings of mentally ill subjects spur a hard look at Arizona’s police training and need for mental-health care system reform.

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Hot TopicsState of the Arts

Leah LeMoineNovember 1, 2014

An altogether arguable list of the Valley’s Top 10 defining art “movements.”

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Hot TopicsThe Terrifying Ten

Craig OuthierOctober 1, 2014

Boo! This Halloween season, PHOENIX magazine rounds up the angriest, vainest, freakiest, most altogether scary Arizonans.

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Hot TopicsStick and Move

Niki D'AndreaSeptember 1, 2014

As children from Central America pour over U.S. borders, the debate about immigration reform and enforcement reaches pugilist-pitch in Arizona.

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Hot TopicsBrain Drain

Leah LeMoineAugust 1, 2014

Has Arizona declared war on public education?

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Hot TopicsRanking Jan

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2014

As the sun sets on Jan Brewer’s governorship, PHOENIX magazine looks to the past to put her work in perspective. 22 Arizona governors in all. Ranked for your edification.

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Hot TopicsHelter Shelter

Niki D'AndreaJune 1, 2014

Phoenix received national accolades for ending chronic homelessness among veterans. But did we take a victory lap too soon?

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Hot TopicsToo Few Good Men?

Leah LeMoineMay 1, 2014

The dearth of male volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona reflects a gender disparity in Valley volunteerism at large. Where are all the men?

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Hot TopicsFor the Pill of It

Craig OuthierApril 1, 2014

Potluck-style teen pharma parties may or may not exist, but Arizona’s pill problem is real. And growing.

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Hot TopicsFatal Distraction

Niki D'AndreaMarch 1, 2014

Distracted driving causes thousands of accidents and hundreds of deaths in Arizona every year, yet there's no statewide law prohibiting it. Can it wait?

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Hot TopicsStamped Out

Leah LeMoineJanuary 28, 2014

Arizonans feel the SNAP of recent federal nutrition assistance cuts.

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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.