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Valley NewsThe Art Must Go On

Dolores TropianoSeptember 1, 2014

After guiding the Phoenix Art Museum to greatness, director Jim Ballinger is retiring. Who will take up the brush?.

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Valley NewsLong Distance Relationship

Mike MeyerSeptember 1, 2014

Extreme Valley runners take on long-distance trail runs, in the dark.

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Valley NewsA Dry Eat

Wynter HoldenAugust 1, 2014

Community leaders create oases of nutrition across the “food deserts” of Phoenix.

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HistoryBeyond the Map

Mike MeyerAugust 1, 2014

It appears to be an entirely different place, a green countryside

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HistoryWhoa, Nellie!

Bree BrouwerAugust 1, 2014

From piloting to politics, the “Admiral of Arizona’s Navy” charted new waters in just about every state sector.

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Valley NewsNot Our Fault

Craig OuthierAugust 1, 2014

Residents in the East Valley got a minor scare on Saturday, June 28

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Valley NewsMaking the Grade

Mike MeyerAugust 1, 2014

Phoenix teacher Kathleen Johnston gets an “A+” for uplifting students – and a grant from a national foundation to scale her methods across the country.

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Valley NewsTeam Mate

Keridwen CorneliusAugust 1, 2014

The Phoenix Zoo and ASU band together to conserve Arizona’s endangered species.

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Valley NewsIdentity Crisis

Tom MarcinkoAugust 1, 2014

Weird science helps ID anonymous bodies found near the Mexico-U.S. border.

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Valley NewsSocial Safety Knot

Tom MarcinkoAugust 1, 2014

Governor Brewer stakes her legacy on reforming Arizona’s broken child-protection system.

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HistoryDiamond Dames

Mike MeyerJuly 1, 2014

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But for some girls, this is only true...

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Valley NewsSordid Affairs

Craig OuthierJuly 1, 2014

As badly as the recent Veterans affairs scandal has tarnished the agency’s reputation...

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Valley NewsTapped Out?

Jess HarterJuly 1, 2014

Arizona breweries battle restrictive liquor laws to keep pace as craft beer flourishes across the U.S.

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Valley NewsTeed Off

Craig MorganJuly 1, 2014

Is the Wigwam’s decision to downsize acres of golfing green just par for the course in an ailing industry?

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HistoryOutlaw at Rest

Douglas TowneJuly 1, 2014

Outlaw in State

Flowers. Coins. Unopened whiskey bottles. Bags of Baken-ets Hot ‘N Spicy pork rinds

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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.