2022 Best of the Valley - 561 of the Most Marvelous People, Places and Things in the Valley!
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The former FOX 10 anchor and would-be Arizona governor seemed open to a profile in PHOENIX. Then she wasn’t. We did one anyway.
FeaturesValley NewsGone, Critic, Gone: What Happened to the Valley’s Theater & Arts Critics?
Robrt L. PelaJuly 7, 2022
Once teeming with full-time theater, art and music critics, the Valley now has a vanishing handful. Who – if anyone – is filling the gap?
FeaturesPeopleThe Great 48 2022
Editorial StaffJuly 7, 2022
From athletes and educators to animal rescuers and TikTokers, these superlative Valley dwellers are raising the proverbial bar.
From the high-desert vineyards of northern New Mexico to the Michelin-starred restaurants of the Las Vegas strip, these 11 Southwest food and wine adventures are ripe for the picking.
Opposites attract and complement each other in this year’s final lineup of reader-provided photographic excellence.
FeaturesValley NewsExile on Oak Street: A Snapshot of Homelessness in Phoenix
Jimmy MagahernMay 5, 2022
Homelessness has spread to neighborhoods all over Phoenix. And the remedies are as varied as the people the solutions aim to repair – or remove.
FeaturesLifestyleLife in the Low Lane: A History of Lowrider Culture in the Valley
Kenechi AnigboguMay 5, 2022
Born from the post-war milieu that spawned countless American classics, lowrider culture has played it cool on Phoenix streets for eight decades – and is enjoying a post-pandemic heyday.
Cactus poachers are preying on Arizona’s deserts to support a growing international trade in smuggled succulents. Meet the innovative naturaliats and park rangers tasked with stopping them.
It’s high season in Phoenix. And with it comes the usual panic over how to jam in the most fun in a short window of weather heaven. We’re here to help with this deep-dive evens guide.
FeaturesPeopleM.D. Obsessions
Robrt L. PelaMarch 1, 2022
Steal a glimpse into the life and times of workaholic doctors who have cultivated intense hobbies and unique side hustles beyond scrubs and stethoscopes.
FeaturesFood Reviews5 Healthy Grain Bowls to Try in 2022
Leah LeMoineJanuary 13, 2022
Looking to take a healthy hiatus from fast food? Find your picks for the Valley’s finest specimens of fiber-packed, heart-healthy grain bowls.
FeaturesHealthBeyond the Butt Lift: Trending Plastic Surgery Procedures
Cody FitzpatrickJanuary 13, 2022
Let’s assume a BBL is not an option worth pursuing right now. What other trending procedures are out there to consider?
COVID-19 called for drastic innovations in technology. The health-care field stepped up to the plate.
Fill your 2022 dining bingo card with our sumptuous showcase of the Valley’s most crave-able restaurant dishes. Bring your napkin – it’s gonna get messy!