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Phoenix FilesThe Price of Being a Desert Dweller

Jim SharpeMarch 3, 2022

Not long ago, "sprawl" was a bad word in the Valley. But with the cost to put a roof over your head rising by the day, a lot of people are glad that our far-flung, quasi-affordable environs exist.

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Phoenix FilesNew Generation of Native Americans Faces Exclusion from Parents’ Tribes

Jimmy MagahernMarch 3, 2022

Edged out by government laws and stymied by federal inaction, a new generation of Native Americans faces exclusion from their parents' tribes -- along with their benefits.

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Phoenix FilesBusiness Buzz: Scottsdale’s Young Paris Launches NFT Projects

PHOENIX magazineMarch 3, 2022

Scottsdale multihyphenate Young Paris launches NFT projects for local artists.

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Phoenix FilesLand Zo: Billion-Dollar Development to Rouse Recreation at Tempe Town Lake

Madison RutherfordMarch 3, 2022

A brand-new billion-dollar waterfront development aims to rouse recreation at Tempe Town Lake.

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Phoenix FilesErinanne Saffell is Arizona’s New State Climatologist

David SchwartzMarch 3, 2022

Arizona's new state climatologist eschews personal politics in favor of dispassionate dispatches.

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Phoenix FilesRaising Phoenix: Coming Around to Community Theater

Amy SilvermanMarch 3, 2022

Community theater is easy to love when you're not hating it.

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PeopleWhat’s in Your Backpacks? with Chip Mulala

Brooke TyburskiMarch 3, 2022

Chip Mulala is part beer evangelist, part business manager. That's why he carries around two backpacks each day when he crisscrosses the Valley spreading the beer gospel to potential clients.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Sotol So Good

Nikki BuchananMarch 3, 2022

At Sotol, a fun rooftop bar in downtown Gilbert, sotol is the bright, grassy foundation for its signature cocktail called Sotol So Good.

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Three BitesThree Bites: Cassoulet

Marilyn HawkesMarch 3, 2022

Let them eat... white beans? Once a peasant staple, this ancient French casserole is a royal treat for Valley diners.

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Drink ThisLiquid Arizona: Chelly Limon Liqueur

Craig OuthierMarch 3, 2022

A Tempe entrepreneur and his college buds reconcile and old Italian favorite.

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Local Products3 Local Products to Try This Spring

Marilyn HawkesMarch 3, 2022

Try artisanal cake mix, movie popcorn and canned cold-brew coffee this spring.

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Food & DrinkFour Corners: March & April Dining Reviews Across the Valley

Craig OuthierMarch 3, 2022

Monthly dining reviews from all over the Valley.

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Food & DrinkReview: Ms. Martha’s Caribbean Kitchen

Nikki BuchananMarch 3, 2022

Find down-home Caribbean cooking at this priceless Phoenix mom-and-pop.

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Food & DrinkReview: Aftermath

Nikki BuchananMarch 3, 2022

With few hiccups, this new modern American eatery from the boundary-pushing co-creator of Hush Public House screams excellence.

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Food & DrinkReview: Sottise

Nikki BuchananMarch 3, 2022

From Restaurant Progress prodigy TJ Culp comes the impossibly quaint French wine bistro you need.

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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.