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Valley NewsThe Lobby

Editorial StaffDecember 1, 2016

Things we love and loathe this month.

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Valley NewsUnhappy Campers

Niki D'AndreaDecember 1, 2016

Native Americans set up camp near South Mountain and vow to continue fighting further construction of the Loop 202 freeway expansion.

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Valley NewsDried Up

Maria BaerDecember 1, 2016

Seven years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, users face an insurance desert in Arizona.

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Valley NewsA Tale of Two Theatres

Editorial StaffDecember 1, 2016

Arizona Theatre Company and Phoenix Theatre measure success differently.

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HistoryThese Are the Voyages

Tom MarcinkoDecember 1, 2016

Nautical history – in Arizona? From World War II through Vietnam and the Cold War, it runs deep.

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HistoryBerlin’s Biltmore Daydream

Editorial StaffDecember 1, 2016

Legend has it Irving Berlin wrote “White Christmas” at the Arizona Biltmore’s Catalina pool.

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Valley NewsThe Lobby

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2016

Things we love and loathe this month.

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Valley NewsYee-Peat

Niki D'AndreaNovember 1, 2016

Female, Asian-American and staunchly conservative, Kimberly Yee is a lock to win a third term in the state Senate. Is the West Valley native a GOP star in the making?

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Valley NewsThe Va-Va-Voom Boom

Leah LeMoineNovember 1, 2016

The Valley's adults-only enterprises slink their way into the national market.

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Valley NewsFlawed Formula

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2016

Insiders say Arizona's public school funding methods shortchange at-risk students.

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Valley NewsFlipping the Dialogue

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2016

A new dolphinarium in the desert is stirring up debate about the future of dolphins “in human care.”

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Valley NewsRooms with a Boom

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2016

You're only as old as you feel, as the saying goes – and Baby Boomers are feeling young and fun well into their 60s, with bustling Boomer communities cropping up around the Valley.

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Valley NewsHigh and Dry

Lauren LoftusNovember 1, 2016

The Mayberry-like, pine-lined town of Prescott has transformed itself into one of the biggest addiction treatment capitals of the Southwest. Not every local is thrilled.

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Valley News[Not Your Grandfather’s] 2016 Arizona Election Handbook

Editorial StaffNovember 1, 2016

Everything you wanted to know about this November's historic election season... and a fair amount of stuff you didn't.

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HistoryGroove Merchant

Douglas TowneNovember 1, 2016

Herb Lieb found the perfect beat in transforming the Phoenix nightclub scene in 1971 when he opened Herb’s Underground, the city’s first discotheque.

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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.