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Valley NewsPhlawed Philosophy

Lauren LoftusOctober 1, 2018

Phoenix has a growing population of unvaccinated kids.

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Valley News2018 Arizona Election Handbook

Editorial StaffOctober 1, 2018

It’s shaping up to be a brutal, bloody midterm election. Don’t look away – you’ll need this irreverent but informative overview to make sense of the carnage.

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Valley NewsThe Cray Divorcé

Shanna HoganSeptember 1, 2018

A decade ago, Dwight Lamon Jones was a stay-at-home dad living in a million-dollar Scottsdale home. What caused him to snap and murder six people?

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HistoryEternal Springs

Lauren LoftusSeptember 1, 2018

After four decades of disuse and a parade of frustrated owners, Arizona’s first resort is finally reborn.

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Valley NewsTrade (-In) Schools

Lauren LoftusSeptember 1, 2018

A reflection on the demise of creative trade schools.

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HistoryKing of the Coconino

Douglas TowneSeptember 1, 2018

In 1927, the nation sank its fangs into the real-life drama of a Hollywood lion stranded in Arizona’s Rim Country.

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Valley NewsPre-K Delay

Marilyn HawkesSeptember 1, 2018

Arizona preschools lag behind the national average, but varying standards may play a role.

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Valley NewsGrocery Gambles

Leah LeMoineSeptember 1, 2018

The Valley says “Willkommen” to German discount grocer ALDI. Will it go the way of Fresh & Easy?

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Valley NewsThe Debt and Debit Generation

Ashley M. BiggersSeptember 1, 2018

Millennials face a collision of factors hindering their financial futures.

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Valley NewsMillenium Pink

Lauren LoftusSeptember 1, 2018

A pretty in pink pop quiz.

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Valley NewsPod People

Mike MeyerSeptember 1, 2018

Local podcasting blasts off with the Valley’s first dramatic podcast and first podcast network.

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Valley NewsLand Zo! – Atypical Development

Lauren LoftusSeptember 1, 2018

Luna Azul in North Phoenix is the first neighborhood in the U.S. to cater specifically to adults with disabilities.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Bad Lawmakers

Jim SharpeSeptember 1, 2018

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe ruminates on Arizona's peculiar politicians

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Valley NewsFrom the Hip – September 2018

Mike MeyerSeptember 1, 2018

Retired ad exec and amateur photographer Greg Stein shoots a stunning Prescott landscape blurred by smoke and the setting sun.

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Valley NewsRemembering Senator John McCain

Mike MeyerAugust 27, 2018

In the wake of Senator John McCain's death on Saturday, August 25th, Arizonans took to Twitter to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of this American hero. 

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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.