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Valley NewsFrom the Hip – August 2018

Mike MeyerAugust 1, 2018

Freelance photographer Joanna Proffitt captures Janet Echelman’s aerial sculpture “Her Secret is Patience” aglow in Downtown Phoenix.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Ruff Politics

Jim SharpeAugust 1, 2018

Opinion columnist Jim Sharpe ruminates on pet rescue.

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Valley News7 Questions with Terry Goddard

Lauren LoftusAugust 1, 2018

We catch up with longtime Valley politician Terry Goddard.

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Valley NewsRoad (Trip) Rage

Lauren LoftusAugust 1, 2018

Road trip games for every car scenario.

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HistoryThe “Other” Road

Douglas TowneAugust 1, 2018

Nostalgic motorists are rediscovering U.S. 80, a historic southern Arizona highway that has long been overshadowed by Route 66.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Fancy Joints

Leah LeMoineAugust 1, 2018

Valley cannabis entrepreneurs say the grassi s greener for boutique operations.

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Valley NewsLand Zo! – Lilliputian Living

Lauren LoftusAugust 1, 2018

Could the answer to the Valley’s affordable housing crisis be as simple as downsizing?

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Valley NewsKiss the Sky?

Lauren LoftusAugust 1, 2018

Phoenix has never been a high-rise haven, with only one true skyscraper. But with lots of projects on the horizon, is our skyline moving on up?

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Valley NewsHome is Where the Cat Is

Ashley M. BiggersAugust 1, 2018

Pet ownership can cause and intensify homelessness, Valley aid organizations say.

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Valley NewsExchange Rate

Jimmy MagahernAugust 1, 2018

To fill Arizona’s teacher shortage, some school districts are recruiting teachers from abroad. Coul this hurt in-state teachers battling for higher pay?

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Valley NewsTooth or Dare

Jimmy MagahernAugust 1, 2018

Two Valley women were busted for performing dental work without a license. Arizona’s attorney general says this type of “dangerous fraud” happens more than most realize.

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HistoryThe Mall Decade

Dawson FearnowAugust 1, 2018

Nothing screams "the 1980s" like the Valley's bygone shopping mall heyday. We go nostalgia-shopping at Chris-Town, Metro Center and other titans of '80s retail.

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Valley NewsWill the Real Bot Please Stand Up?

Lauren LoftusAugust 1, 2018

Fake accounts besiege the Twittersphere on the eve of the 2018 elections.

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HistoryDicey Proposition

Douglas TowneJuly 1, 2018

A scandalous financing scheme at the Security Building went untold for 50 years after the Downtown building opened in 1928.

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Valley NewsFrom the Hip – July 2018

Mike MeyerJuly 1, 2018

Fashion designer and freelance photographer Nancy Wegard immortalizes the Chiricahua Mountains in Coronado National Park.

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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.