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FeaturesValley NewsSmoke & Mirrors

Jimmy MagahernNovember 2, 2025

Arizona’s cannabis equity program promised opportunity. Five years later, some winners say they got burned.

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Editorial StaffSeptember 5, 2024

Hiring an Arizona REALTOR® can maximize your investment and minimize the stress of one of the most significant transactions of your life.

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Valley NewsSurf’s Up: New Water Parks Flood the Valley

Jimmy MagahernJuly 17, 2024

Despite the state’s water woes, new water parks and resort water attractions will soon flood the Valley.

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From Our PartnersValley NewsInnovations in Education: 5 Trailblazing Learning Establishments Going Above & Beyond

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2024

In this special advertising section, we demonstrate how five trailblazing learning establishments are going above and beyond. From spearheading academic initiatives to unique immersive projects, these schools are molding the next generation of innovators.

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FeaturesValley NewsWhat’s Eating Gilbert, Arizona?

Stephen LemonsMay 1, 2024

Renowned for its stability, affluence and fetching restaurants, the Southeast Valley now garners headlines for teen violence and apocalyptic ideation.

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up: Newsy Stuff for May and June 2024

Editorial StaffMay 1, 2024

A glimpse of the goings on in the Valley this May and June.

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Valley NewsDevelopment Por La Causa: Phoenix Nonprofit Funds Housing Projects Via Federal Grants

Jimmy MagahernMay 1, 2024

Apart from activism, Chicanos Por La Causa has quietly become a viable real estate developer.

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Valley NewsOpinion: Thanks, Joe?

Jim SharpeMay 1, 2024

Like it or not, and even if the perceptions themselves are faulty, presidents get blamed for the economy – good or bad.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Missing Manners

Amy SilvermanMay 1, 2024

Whatever happened to good, old-fashioned professional decorum in politics?

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LivewellValley NewsLong COVID’s Long-Term Effects in Arizona

Lisa Van LooMarch 11, 2024

Everyone’s least favorite five-letter acronym is still making an impact across Arizona, four years removed from the onset of the pandemic.

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LivewellValley News5 Biggest Health News Stories in Arizona in 2024

Lisa Van LooMarch 11, 2024

Syphilis outbreaks, “affluenza” and maternal mortality interventions are among some of the top health stories impacting Arizonans this year.

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Valley NewsBanner Health Raises the Bar for Local Cancer Lodging

Jimmy MagahernMarch 11, 2024

Banner MD Anderson’s accommodations raise the bar in “cancer lodging.” 

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From Our PartnersValley NewsArizona Gives Day

Editorial StaffMarch 11, 2024

Arizona Gives is celebrating its 12th anniversary of the Arizona Gives Day event on April 2, 2024.

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Valley NewsFlour Power: Meet Hayden Flour Mills Co-Founder Emma Zimmerman

Leah LeMoineMarch 8, 2024

Emma Zimmerman is cultivating an old-fashioned family business – albeit one with Whole Foods distribution and a James Beard Award-nominated cookbook.

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up: Newsy Stuff for January and February 2024

Editorial StaffJanuary 15, 2024

A glimpse of the goings on in the Valley this January and February.

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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.