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Great 48Honoring Pat McMahon in the Great 48 of 2025

Mirelle InglefieldNovember 17, 2025

We’re in the @cw7arizona studio today with local broadcasting legend and 2025 Great 48 honoree Pat McMahon, best known for his portrayal of more than 100 different characters on The Wallace and Ladmo Show from 1954 to 1990.

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The PHiXThis Week in Movies: Soul Meets Sci-Fi in ‘Predator: Badlands’

M.V. MoorheadNovember 10, 2025

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The PHiX5 Concerts to Check Out This Week (November 10-16)

Jason KeilNovember 10, 2025

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CalendarThings to DoThings To Do Around the Valley This Week (November 10-16)

Editorial StaffNovember 10, 2025

Our curated list of the top events to seek out for the coming week and weekend.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Our Critic Goes Hog Wild for Liquor Pig

Nikki BuchananNovember 10, 2025

Masterful cooking and terrific cocktails give our critic a rooting interest in this plucky Old Town gastropub.

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Local Gift GuideShopping2025 Local Gift Guide

Leah LeMoineNovember 7, 2025

There’s no place like home for your holiday shopping. Support your neighborhood businesses this season and beyond.

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PeopleDriving Force: Spotlight on Michael McDowell

Jason KeilNovember 6, 2025

Michael McDowell didn’t have a backup plan. He knew since he was 11 years old, growing up in Glendale and racing go-karts, that he wanted to be a professional driver.

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ShoppingShopping Spotlight: Billie & Lulu’s

Leah LeMoineNovember 6, 2025

Named after Beal’s cat, Billie, and Koffman’s late dog, Lulu, it’s the only curated secondhand boutique for plus-size women in Maricopa County, and one of few such shops in the nation.

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MusicThe 5 Ws of the Valley’s Hip-Hop Scene

Jason KeilNovember 6, 2025

Phoenix’s hip-hop scene is strong, diverse and, most importantly, growing, with a sound shaped by the Valley’s Black, Latinx and Indigenous communities, insiders say.

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Culture ClubAll That Glitters

Robrt L. PelaNovember 6, 2025

“I eat, breathe and sleep Christmas lights,” Simon Kreisberger says when I ask about his job. “I wake up every morning thinking about the happiest time of the year. Christmas isn’t seasonal for me.”

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Studio SessionStudio Session: Suzanne M. Campbell

Robrt L. PelaNovember 6, 2025

The Wisconsin native, whose oil paintings and jewelry will be exhibited in the Sonoran Arts League’s 29th annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour this November, figures she’s been making art – and other things – her whole life.

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CalendarTop 10 Events Around the Valley in November & December

Jason KeilNovember 6, 2025

Fill up your winter calendar with this handy top 10 guide.

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Sexy Roman Delights Our Food Critic

Nikki BuchananNovember 6, 2025

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Food ReviewsDining Review: Marisco Boys Serves Up Flawless Mexican Seafood

Nikki BuchananNovember 6, 2025

The kingpins behind Taco Boy’s pivot deliciously to fancy seafood.

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Food ReviewsNovember Dining Reviews from All Across the Valley

Editorial StaffNovember 6, 2025

Our thoughts on Prince St. Pizza, Minnow, Thai'd Up RIce & Noodles and Seoul Burgers.

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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.