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Valley NewsAvondale Vertical Farm Aims to Shake Up Agribusiness

Megan LeckmanSeptember 6, 2022

A high-tech, indoor vertical farm in Avondale aims to shake up the future of agribusiness in the Valley.

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Valley NewsAll Puppet Players Puts Adult Spin on Children’s Diversion

Robrt L. PelaSeptember 2, 2022

With his All Puppet Players theater troupe, Shaun Michael McNamara put an adult spin on the popular children’s diversion.

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Valley NewsWhat’s Up September/October 2022

Editorial StaffSeptember 1, 2022

A glimpse of the goings on in Phoenix this fall.

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FeaturesValley NewsGone, Critic, Gone: What Happened to the Valley’s Theater & Arts Critics?

Robrt L. PelaJuly 7, 2022

Once teeming with full-time theater, art and music critics, the Valley now has a vanishing handful. Who – if anyone – is filling the gap?

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FeaturesPeopleValley NewsThe Mysteries of Kari Lake

Craig OuthierJuly 7, 2022

The former FOX 10 anchor and would-be Arizona governor seemed open to a profile in PHOENIX. Then she wasn’t. We did one anyway.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Contemplating the Complexities of Living in Arizona

Amy SilvermanJuly 7, 2022

Current controversies aside, our columnist will never leave Arizona. Her daughters might be another story.

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Valley NewsOut of the Blue: Phoenix Police Chief Retires Amid Controversy

Jimmy MagahernJuly 7, 2022

Phoenix Police chief Jeri Williams is retiring amid controversy and lawsuits. Though she says she’s “not running away from anything,” her successor will inherit a troubled command.

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Glendale Will Soon Be Home to Arizona’s Largest Hotel

David SchwartzJuly 7, 2022

Glendale will soon be home to Arizona’s largest hotel, the centerpiece of a supersize entertainment complex.

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Valley NewsWhere You Live in the Valley Could Determine Your Lifespan

Jimmy MagahernJuly 7, 2022

In a twist on the “blue zone” principle, where you live in the Valley may help determine your lifespan. A new initiative aims to level the playing field.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Scottsdale’s Hand in High-Tech Pathogen Testing

Douglas TowneJuly 7, 2022

PathogenDX’s innovative DNA-based technology fast-tracks potentially deadly microbial discoveries.

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Valley NewsOpinion: The Matt Factor

Jim SharpeJuly 7, 2022

How can Matt Salmon factor into the upcoming election for governor?

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From Our PartnersValley NewsInnovations in Education

Editorial StaffJuly 1, 2022

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

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Faith-Based Financial Investing Funds Screen Companies on the Stock Exchange for Non-Christian Values

Jimmy MagahernMay 5, 2022

Faith-based financial investing looks to filter out the “good” companies on the stock exchange from the bad. But how does such “ethical filtering” work?

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FeaturesValley News12th Annual Readers’ Photo Contest: Artful Contrast

Editorial StaffMay 5, 2022

Opposites attract and complement each other in this year’s final lineup of reader-provided photographic excellence.

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Valley NewsLeg Sesh 2022: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Stephen LemonsMay 5, 2022

In their latest legislative confab, Arizona lawmakers clamped down hard on abortion, voting and catalytic converter thefts. Here are the post-game highlights.

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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.