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Valley NewsChina’s Trash, Phoenix’s Treasure

Steven TottenNovember 1, 2018

How the Asian giant’s recycling ban gave Valley sustainability a leg up.

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Valley NewsParks & TEC-9

Christianna SilvaNovember 1, 2018

We’re keeping a critical eye on the new armed guards hanging in Tempe’s parks.

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Valley NewsBlame Game

Jimmy MagahernNovember 1, 2018

Phoenix now lead the nation in officer-involved shootings, uniting both activists and officers in concern. But the two sides remain dangerously divided on who’s to blame for the surge.

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Valley NewsLicense to Ride

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2018

Undeterred by the fatal incident involving a self-driving Uber SUV this year, Arizona doubles down on autonomous vehicles.

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Valley News7 Questions with Antti Raanta

Christianna SilvaNovember 1, 2018

7 Questions with hockey hero Antti Raanta

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Valley NewsThere Goes the Rain?

Mike MeyerNovember 1, 2018

By the end of September, the Valley was on pace for its driest year since 2011, and third-driest over the last 29 years, barring a nice December dumping.

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Valley NewsWill Work for Golf

Christianna SilvaNovember 1, 2018

For a generation of links-loving Valley seniors, working on the green is preferable to playing through.

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Valley NewsLand Zo! – Church Rescue

Christianna SilvaNovember 1, 2018

What happens to a church after the parish moves on? One contracting company in Scottsdale is working to give a neglected church new life.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: The Return of the Travel Agent

Leah LeMoineNovember 1, 2018

Are the travel experts of yesteryear making a comeback in the Valley?

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HistoryArizona’s Long Straw

Douglas TowneNovember 1, 2018

The Central Arizona Project celebrates its 50th Anniversary while facing a drought that may impact 80 percent of the population.

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Valley NewsJust Cause

Keridwen CorneliusNovember 1, 2018

A new community-based court in the East Valley aims to uplift minor off- enders instead of incarcerating them.

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Valley NewsIn a Tight Spot

Kate BaconNovember 1, 2018

Are all parking spaces created equal? Not in the Valley, according to our original research.

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HistoryTucson’s Titanic Warheads

Douglas TowneNovember 1, 2018

For two decades beginning in 1963, Tucson was ringed by 18 missile silos with enough combined might to trigger a nuclear apocalypse.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: DIY Scribes

Leah LeMoineNovember 1, 2018

Valley authors find success with self-publishing.

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Valley NewsLawyers, Burritos & Money

Jimmy MagahernNovember 1, 2018

How Filiberto’s became Arizona’s most ubiquitous and endlessly copied restaurant chain – while building its true success south of the border.

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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.