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Valley NewsSpit, Polished

Keridwen CorneliusNovember 1, 2014

A new lab at ASU studies saliva to unlock information on everything from stress to social bonding.

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Valley NewsIncumbents Be Gone

Niki D'AndreaOctober 1, 2014

Following an unusually brutal primary season for Arizona incumbents, we preview the top open-seat Election Day races to be decided on November 4.

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Valley NewsAfter-school Specials

Leah LeMoineOctober 1, 2014

Community-driven programs augment public schools’ dwindling arts education.

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Valley NewsLast Ticket to Hell

Mike MeyerOctober 1, 2014

Resisting criticism, two Valley churches continue to stage graphic, damnation-based haunted houses.

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Valley NewsNew Kids on the Block

Garrett MitchellOctober 1, 2014

With a slew of new eateries opening this fall, Mill Avenue may be the Valley’s next foodie capital.

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HistorySaguaro Show

Mike MeyerOctober 1, 2014

“A saguaro boards a train bound for Chicago...”

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Valley NewsTraffick Stop

Keridwen CorneliusOctober 1, 2014

Next year’s Super Bowl is bringing the issue of sex trafficking to the fore in Arizona. The truth is more complicated: It’s been with us all along.

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HistoryOver the Counterculture

Niki D'AndreaOctober 1, 2014

For a brief blitz in the late ‘60s, Arizona produced a slew of influential underground publications.

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Valley NewsHome Grown

Craig OuthierOctober 1, 2014

It was a bullish NFL draft for former Valley prepsters last May, with three local alum snapped up in the first four rounds

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HistoryA Grape Time

Mike MeyerSeptember 1, 2014

Arizona has always had a footing in the fruit industry, at one point even having more grapes in the ground than California

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Valley NewsASID 2014 Design Excellence Awards

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2014

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) North Chapter is the premier organization for local interior designers.

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HistoryHumble Pride

Jimmy MagahernSeptember 1, 2014

More than a decade after America honored its Navajo code talkers, Arizona’s Hopi code talkers are finally getting their due. But would they have wanted it?

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Valley NewsA Tale of Two Boomburbs

Jess HarterSeptember 1, 2014

With record expansion, Chandler and Gilbert have emerged from Mesa’s shadow in the Southeast Valley. But how much growth is left?

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Valley NewsThe Best Little Whorehouse in Arizona

Craig OuthierSeptember 1, 2014

It was an offer Mayor Greg Stanton could easily refuse.

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Valley NewsBranding Phoenix

Keridwen CorneliusSeptember 1, 2014

Valley cities seek ad agencies for marketing makeovers. Locals say look inward.

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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.