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FeaturesPeopleStar Attorneys

Craig OuthierSeptember 2, 2022

You see them on billboards, buses and TV, and then on more buses. In a town short on movie stars and Fortune 500 execs, advertising-prone lawyers are some of our biggest celebrities.

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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.

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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?

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Best of the ValleyFeatures2022 Best of the Valley

Editorial StaffJuly 7, 2022

2022 Best of the Valley - 561 of the Most Marvelous People, Places and Things in the Valley!

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FeaturesPeopleValley NewsThe Mysteries of Kari Lake

Craig OuthierJuly 7, 2022

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.

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FeaturesTravelSummer Food & Wine Getaways

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2022

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.

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FeaturesValley News12th Annual Readers’ Photo Contest: Artful Contrast

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2022

Opposites attract and complement each other in this year’s final lineup of reader-provided photographic excellence.

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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.

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CuratorFeaturesLife 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.

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FeaturesValley NewsThe Sonoran Job: Cactus Theft in Arizona

Keridwen CorneliusMarch 1, 2022

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.

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EntertainmentFeaturesSpring Events & Festivals

Jessica DunhamMarch 1, 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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FeaturesHealthPandemic Tech: Local COVID-19 Health Innovations

Alison CutlerJanuary 13, 2022

COVID-19 called for drastic innovations in technology. The health-care field stepped up to the plate.

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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.