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FeaturesValley NewsExile on Oak Street: A Snapshot of Homelessness in Phoenix

Jimmy MagahernMay 5, 2022

Homelessness has spread to neighborhoods all over Phoenix. And the remedies are as varied as the people the solutions aim to repair – or remove.

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Saying Goodbye to Big Surf

Amy SilvermanMay 5, 2022

Big Surf kind of sucked. But like so many vestiges of the Valley’s yesteryear, is that any reason not to miss it?

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Hayden Flour Mill in Tempe Gets a Modernizing Makeover

Lisa Van LooMay 5, 2022

A new proposal includes tentative ideas to convert Hayden Flour Mill’s silos into a multiuse restaurant and museum space.

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Valley NewsOpinion: Mark Brnovich’s Election Report Raises Questions

Jim SharpeMay 5, 2022

Opinion writer Jim Sharpe breaks down Arizona attorney general Mark Brnovich’s interim 2020 election report.

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Valley NewsPhoenix’s Recognition of Juneteenth Has Been Long Coming

Jimmy MagahernMay 5, 2022

Phoenix recognizes Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas became the last to learn of their freedom, as an official holiday.

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From Our PartnersValley NewsArizona Gives Day

Editorial StaffMarch 9, 2022

Arizona Gives is celebrating its 10th anniversary of the Arizona Gives Day event on April 5-6 this year.

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Valley NewsArizona on the Cutting Edge of Innovative Research Programs

Marilyn HawkesMarch 4, 2022

Arizona physicians, institutions and philanthropists are on the cutting edge of innovative treatments, procedures and programs.

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FeaturesValley NewsThe Sonoran Job: Cactus Theft in Arizona

Keridwen CorneliusMarch 1, 2022

Cactus poachers are preying on Arizona’s deserts to support a growing international trade in smuggled succulents. Meet the innovative naturaliats and park rangers tasked with stopping them.

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Valley News2022 New Year’s Resolutions for Other People

Jim SharpeJanuary 10, 2022

Our opinion columnist presents eight resolutions for everyone else, which is a lot more fun than taking a cold, hard look at what he needs to change himself.

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Valley NewsPhoenix Suns Ownership Group Braces for Power Play

Jimmy MagahernJanuary 10, 2022

With an owner in the #canceled seat and a franchise on the rise, the Phoenix Suns ownership group braces for a power play – and mounting scrutiny from a newly progressive NBA.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Mesa Marketing Pro Turns Pets into Social Media Influencers

Kate BaconJanuary 10, 2022

Sam Ferry offers advice for pet owners seeking internet impact.

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Sam Fox Invests in New Mega-Development

Jason KeilJanuary 10, 2022

Restaurateur Sam Fox’s investment in The Grove, an ambitious Arcadia development, sets the stage for a new power district.

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Valley NewsValley Dwellers Dabble in Teetotaling with Sober-Curiosity Trend

Leah LeMoineJanuary 6, 2022

Valley dwellers test the waters of teetotaling with the national trend of “sober-curiosity.”

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Valley NewsRaising Phoenix: Will Today’s Cookie-Cutter Tract Homes Be Worth Preserving?

Amy SilvermanJanuary 6, 2022

Our columnist ruminates on the historic impact of tract homes.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: An Influx of Production Facilities Sets the Stage for a Manufacturing Hub in the Valley

Chris MalloyNovember 4, 2021

An influx of production facilities sets the stage for a manufacturing hub in the Valley – and beyond.

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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.