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Valley NewsCollections Dept.: Unburied Treasure from the Cartwright School

Robrt L. PelaSeptember 1, 2023

The Cartwright family founded the school district that bears their name in 1921 and left behind a collection of relics that tell a story of Arizona before it was a state.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Arizona’s New Million-Acre National Monument

Jim SharpeSeptember 1, 2023

President Biden recently announced the creation of a new, million-acre national monument adjacent to the Grand Canyon. Here’s how our opinion columnist feels about it.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: The Knotted Intersection Between Education, Behavioral Health and Homelessness

Amy SilvermanSeptember 1, 2023

In the second of her three-part series on mental health, our columnist tugs at the knotted intersection between schooling, behavioral disorders and homelessness.

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up September/October 2023

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2023

A glimpse of the goings on in the Valley this fall.

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Valley NewsPark Central’s Modern Renaissance

Jill SchildhouseSeptember 1, 2023

Arizona’s first open-air mall is in the midst of a modern renaissance.

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up July/August 2023

Editorial StaffJuly 6, 2023

A glimpse of the goings on in the Valley in late summer.

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Valley NewsCollections Dept.: Diamondbacks Giveaways Through the Decades

PHOENIX magazineJuly 6, 2023

Here are a few sponsored Diamondbacks giveaways that have struck our fancy over the years.

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Valley NewsHow a Developer Procured Rare Building Permission in PV

Douglas TowneJuly 6, 2023

Development-averse Paradise Valley finally finds a home-building project that meets its fastidious standards.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Is Photo Radar a Boon or a Burden?

Jim SharpeJuly 6, 2023

Is photo radar violating our privacy or simply a way to slow people down and save lives?

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Mind Games

Amy SilvermanJuly 6, 2023

Mired in a mental-health crisis with no easy answers, should we start considering difficult ones?

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FeaturesValley NewsDeath in the Desert: Who Killed Sex Worker Brenda Broyles?

Stephen LemonsJuly 6, 2023

Valley sex worker Brenda Broyles shared a bed with TV star Bob Crane and met a similarly gruesome end. Now, a local private investigator is hoping to crack the decades-old cold case.

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Valley NewsTruck to Table: Meet the Couple Leading the Local Food-Truck-as-Incubator Charge

Jimmy MagahernJuly 6, 2023

The Valley couple behind Chilte went from tent to food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant in the time it took most of us to get through the pandemic.

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Valley NewsSilent Exit: Ib Andersen’s Final Bow?

Robrt L. PelaJuly 6, 2023

Choreographer and artistic director Ib Andersen is dancing away from Ballet Arizona. Everyone is mum as to why.

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From Our PartnersValley NewsInnovations in Education

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2023

Take a look at these premier learning institutions pushing the educational envelope.

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Valley NewsIs Name-Calling Coming to the 2024 Senate Primary?

Jim SharpeMay 1, 2023

Can Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb be transformed into a RINO (i.e., Republican in Name Only)?

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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.