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Valley NewsCan Erika Neuberg Remain Nonpartisan?

Jimmy MagahernNovember 4, 2021

Until the state’s new voting district maps are approved, the most powerful person in Arizona politics may be a spotlight-shy Chandler psychologist with ties to neither party. Can Erika Neuberg remain nonpartisan?

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Valley NewsSubstack Wants to Change Local Reporting in the Valley

Jason KeilNovember 4, 2021

Over the last year, several high-profile national journalists were poached from their newsrooms by Substack, an electronic newsletter platform. The San Francisco-based startup wants to start making an impact on the local level.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Be Careful What You Primary For

Jim SharpeNovember 4, 2021

A recent New York Times headline read, “Kyrsten Sinema is the key to President Biden’s agenda in Washington. Some Arizonans wish she weren’t.”

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Valley NewsOpinion: Arizona’s New Abortion Law is Exploiting Those with Disabilities

Amy SilvermanNovember 4, 2021

With its new abortion law, Arizona is exploiting people like Sophie under the pretext that it cares about defending their civil rights.

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Arizona is Being Considered for a Sustainable Metropolis Envisioned by Former Walmart CEO

Keridwen CorneliusNovember 4, 2021

Arizona is on the short list for a sustainable, socially progressive metropolis envisioned by the former CEO of Walmart.

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Valley NewsScoop: Phoenix Art Museum Grapples with Another Leadership Change

David SchwartzSeptember 21, 2021

Phoenix Art Museum is all about innovation as it looks beyond the pandemic and seeks a new leader following director Tim Rodgers’ abrupt and unexpected departure.

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Valley NewsInking the Deal: Tattooed Realtor Rises to the Top

Robrt L. PelaSeptember 9, 2021

Real estate agents are free to be themselves in today’s red-hot housing market. Out: gold blazers. In: face tats.

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Valley NewsNew Arizona Law Cracks Down on Abortion Providers

Madison RutherfordSeptember 9, 2021

If a contentious law is upheld, certain abortions could land Arizona physicians in jail. But do its authors have something bigger in mind?

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Valley NewsSuns Arena Partner Footprint Changes the Game on Plastic

Keridwen CorneliusSeptember 9, 2021

The average person ingests a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week. Gilbert-based materials science company Footprint aims to change that.

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Valley NewsOpinion: Public School is Microcosm of Life

Amy SilvermanSeptember 9, 2021

Are school-choice proponents using COVID to dismantle public schooling? Our columnist thinks so.

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Valley NewsPhoenix’s Rundown Historic Buildings Face Demolition

Douglas TowneSeptember 9, 2021

Historical landmarks are scant in Phoenix and recent demos raise a troubling question: What’s the impact if an owner neglected the property intentionally?

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Valley NewsWill The Census Undercount Hurt Arizona Republicans?

Jim SharpeSeptember 9, 2021

When the Census undercounted Arizona, it left our state’s Independent Redistricting Commission with fewer options to draw fair congressional districts.

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Valley NewsSharpe to the Point: Distaff Delight

Jim SharpeJuly 14, 2021

Some misguided Americans imagine that the good ol’ boy system is in full effect in Arizona. Next year will prove them even more wrong.

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Valley NewsThe Bitcoin Industry’s Environmental Impacts

Chris MalloyJuly 14, 2021

Arizona’s burgeoning bitcoin industry raises environmental concerns.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Plant Solutions Uses Nature to Ease Employees Back to Work

Jason KeilJuly 14, 2021

Scottsdale’s Plant Solutions uses nature to ease workers back to their desks.

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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.