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FeaturesPeopleRevolution’s End

Tom ZoellnerJanuary 8, 2024

Valley journalism mogul Michael Lacey spent his life hitting back at the big guys. Then he became one.

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FeaturesValley NewsSunday Schooled

Amy SilvermanJanuary 5, 2024

Reporting on Arizona’s last remaining institution for the intellectually disabled, a Valley journalist learns a surprising lesson about church and state.

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FeaturesShopping2023 Local Gift Guide

Leah LeMoineNovember 3, 2023

No matter the occasion – Christmas, Hannukah. Kwanzaa, a birthday, a Thursday – there’s a local gift for everyone on your list.  

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DiningFeatures2023 Best New Restaurants

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2023

Relive a red-letter year in Valley dining with our picks for the new restaurants most worthy of your immediate gustatory attention – from the Scottsdale sushi spot led by an old culinary lion to a pair of upstart Downtown diners that started on four wheels.

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FeaturesPeopleThe Great 48 2023

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2023

From athletes and educators to artists and entrepreneurs, our 2023 class of superlative Valley dwellers is raising the proverbial bar.

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FeaturesTravelHikes, Honky-Tonks & Hangouts: 8 All-Day Valley Adventures Tailor-Made for Trail Season

Mare CzinarNovember 1, 2023

We’ve teased out eight offbeat Valley adventures tailor-made for trail season.

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FeaturesValley NewsDemon in the Dark: The Perplexing Unsolved Murder of David Denogean

Stephen LemonsNovember 1, 2023

Teacher and track coach David Denogean was apparently beloved by all – a fact that makes slaying last year in North-Central Phoenix among the city’s most perplexing unsolved crimes.

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City Guide 2024Final Four Fan GuideWhere to Eat, Drink & Play During the Final Four: North Scottsdale

Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2023

The swankier, quieter end of the long, rectangular stretch of land occupied by The West’s Most Western Town, North Scottsdale is home to tony resorts, luxury shopping and restaurants galore – all the amenities of Old Town, without the clamor. And you might spot a baller at brunch.

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City Guide 2024Final Four Fan GuideHow to Navigate the Final Four Fan Fest in April

Editorial StaffOctober 26, 2023

Maximize your fan experience when the vaunted NCAA men’s basketball tournament culminates in the Valley of the Sun – including four action-packed fan-event days in Downtown Phoenix.

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FeaturesFood & DrinkFoodie Bucket List: 10 Ways to Live Your AZ Food Life to the Fullest

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2023

We’ve rounded up 10 ways to live your AZ food life to the fullest, from street food to splurges.

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FeaturesValley News13th Annual Readers’ Photo Contest: Magic Hour

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2023

You’ll find these 12 amateur and semi-pro shooters’ innovative sunrise and sunset shots quite spectacular, maybe even magical.

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FeaturesValley NewsIncognito, Inc.: Arizona’s Secret, Starring Role in the Federal Witness Protection Program

Dawson FearnowSeptember 1, 2023

Arizona has played a secret but starring role in witness protection and relocation efforts since the earliest days of 20th-century organized crime.

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FeaturesTravel7 Last-Second Adventures for the Summer (and Fall)

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2023

Beat the Valley’s faux fall by indulging in one last aspirational weekender, from tooling down California’s Central Coast to a wine-tasting trip in West Texas.

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FeaturesPeopleMichigan Moses: New Suns Majority Owner’s Brash Ambitions for Pro Basketball in Phoenix

Craig OuthierSeptember 1, 2023

New Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia has brash ambitions for pro basketball in Phoenix. Can he lead long-suffering fans out of the NBA championship desert?

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Editorial StaffJuly 6, 2023

2023 Best of the Valley - 561 of the Most Marvelous People, Places and Things in the Valley!

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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.