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History‘Cue the Right Thing

Jimmy MagahernSeptember 1, 2015

Bill Johnson’s Big Apple might have looked redneck, but the western restaurant was a welcoming haven for all colors in Phoenix’s segregated ‘60s.

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HistoryA Horse, a Harley and a Hummer

Leah LeMoineSeptember 1, 2015

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral celebrates its 80th anniversary.

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Valley NewsFuture Phoenix

Editorial StaffAugust 1, 2015

Where will you live in 2035? Who will be Arizona governor in 2050? What about that bullet train to Tucson? And zombies? Steal a glimpse of the Phoenix that could be.

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Valley NewsQuick Fix

Wynter HoldenAugust 1, 2015

Phoenix entrepreneurs like the owners of Fired Pie and Gadzooks Enchiladas and Soup take a bite out of the fast-casual restaurant market.

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HistoryCrib Notes

Douglas TowneAugust 1, 2015

Arizona’s Territorial prostitutes led challenging lives wrought with violence, disease and addiction – but research reveals some new insights.

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Valley NewsFrontal Lobes, Say Cheese

Keridwen CorneliusAugust 1, 2015

ASU scientist Rosalind Sadleir is developing an electrical brain imaging technique that could help treat myriad maladies.

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Valley NewsThirst in Line

Craig OuthierAugust 1, 2015

Breaking news with a visual slant.

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Valley NewsMilking It

Leah LeMoineAugust 1, 2015

Arizona dairies embrace fresh ways to keep the leche flowing in a changing market.

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Valley NewsSalvage Yard

Ashley M. BiggersAugust 1, 2015

Kimber Lanning saved the vintage Wurth house from demolition by moving it to a vacant lot. Will other barren-land owners in Downtown Phoenix follow suit?

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Valley NewsSchool of Babel

Amy SaundersAugust 1, 2015

Teachers face extraordinary linguistic challenges at Alhambra High School in Phoenix – the Valley’s United Nations of public schooling.

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HistoryPlaza Rescue

Leah LeMoineAugust 1, 2015

We look at the ups and downs of Uptown Plaza in Central Phoenix.

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HistoryMaking Waves

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2015

Big Surf water park keeps nostalgia fresh.

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Valley NewsIn Development: Group/Think

Leah LeMoineJuly 1, 2015

A new breed of niche business incubators in the Valley goes beyond the techie-coworking model.

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Valley NewsDeath in the Brotherhood

Jimmy MagahernJuly 1, 2015

Who killed Cave Creek Hells Angel Patrick Eberhardt? There are some striking theories on the street.

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Valley NewsBloodsucking Fiends

Tom MarcinkoJuly 1, 2015

State health officials preach prevention and defense as mosquito complaints hit record levels in Maricopa County.

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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.