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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (July 14-20)

Jason KeilJuly 15, 2025

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Desert DigestJune 2025 Restaurant Openings & Closings

Marilyn HawkesJuly 10, 2025

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The PHiXThis Week in Movies: ‘Jurassic’ Rehash with a Side of Mutant Mayhem

M.V. MoorheadJuly 10, 2025

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Desert DigestSummer Cocktail Camp Q&A: Micah Wright of Revel Surf

Madison RutherfordJuly 10, 2025

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (July 7-13)

Jason KeilJuly 9, 2025

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The PHiX6 Fun, Festive Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July in the Valley and Beyond

Sommer BaileyJuly 3, 2025

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LandThrowing Shade: Phoenix Works to Get More Tree & Structure Coverage

Jimmy MagahernJuly 3, 2025

The new $60-million Shade Phoenix Plan takes on deadly temperature disparities with trees, structures and art installations.

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BusinessNumber Generators: What Makes State Forty Eight the Ultimate Arizona Brand

Jessica DunhamJuly 3, 2025

A decade after Mike Spangenberg and Nicholas Polando founded the Chandler T-shirt company, State Forty Eight has become synonymous with all things local.

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HistoryPark Matriarch: A History Lesson on Phoenix’s First Female Mayor

Editorial StaffJuly 3, 2025

As the first female mayor of Phoenix, Margaret T. Hance reshaped the Valley’s transportation landscape and forged the municipal park system, including the park that bears her name today.

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PeopleWhat’s in Your Surf Shack? with Cole Cannon

Marilyn HawkesJuly 3, 2025

Tired of driving 30 minutes or more for activities, Cannon envisioned and created Cannon Beach, an entertainment district in Mesa anchored by Revel Surf, a 3.3-acre surf lagoon with a wave pool, cliff diving area and skate park, along with a restaurant and bar overlooking the sandy beach.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try This Summer

Marilyn HawkesJuly 3, 2025

Be on the lookout for artisanal pop-tarts, small-batch pasta sauce and Arizona ghee.

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Food ReviewsFour Corners: Monthly Dining Reviews from all over the Valley

Editorial StaffJuly 3, 2025

Dining reviews of new spots in Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix and Glendale.

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OpinionRaising Phoenix: Beach Envy

Amy SilvermanJuly 3, 2025

Our columnist mulls the “special relationship” between Phoenix and the land of Ron Burgundy, fish tacos and liberated orcas.

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Collections Dept.Arizona Highways Celebrates 100 Years in Publication

Douglas TowneJuly 3, 2025

The iconic magazine is celebrating its centennial anniversary in 2025; here are a few memories from the past 100 years.

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Media NewsChanging Channels: A Look at Recent Media Moves in Phoenix

Jimmy MagahernJuly 3, 2025

TV anchor shakeups reflect a shifting news landscape in Phoenix.

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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.