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HistoryPhoenix Files History: Bicentennial Barnstorming

Douglas TowneJuly 1, 2026

Honoring America’s 200th birthday in 1976, the American Freedom Train steamed into Tempe as part of a patriotic tour of the lower 48.

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LandPhoenix Files: Glow-Up on Grass

Jimmy MagahernJuly 1, 2026

Phoenix is transforming Hance Park into the Downtown gathering place it always strived to be.

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Media NewsMedia News: Keeping It Analog

Jason KeilJuly 1, 2026

Will the pendulum swing away from AI? Local purveyors of old-fashioned media hope so.

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Collections Dept.Phoenix Files: Star-Spangled Collectibles

Douglas TowneJuly 1, 2026

In a salute to the nation's semiquincentennial commemoration, aka its 250th birthday, let's look back at some Arizona-centric Bicentennial ephemera.

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LandButterfly Effect

Jimmy MagahernMay 8, 2026

Can our love of butterflies make Phoenix more climate-resilient? Experts say native plants and pollinator habitats could be key.

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Media NewsReis’s Pieces

Jimmy MagahernMay 8, 2026

The New York Times has a new Southwest correspondent – and Arizona is sure to keep him busy.

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Media NewsPhoenix Files: White Coat Journalism

Jimmy MagahernMarch 1, 2026

A new, professional news lab at ASU offers a human-centered alternative to automated research and shrinking newsrooms.

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LandPhoenix Files: Leveling Up

Jimmy MagahernMarch 1, 2026

Two new Downtown building projects draw from video-game culture – but not in obvious ways.

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Collections Dept.Phoenix Files: Bola Madness

Douglas TowneMarch 1, 2026

Legend has it that a gust of wind created the state’s most famous clothing accessory.

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HistoryPhoenix Files: Polio Match

Douglas TowneMarch 1, 2026

After polio immunization stalled in the 1950s, Phoenix launched an innovative campaign using a new vaccine that became a worldwide model for eradicating the disease.

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Media NewsPhoenix Files: Pledge Drive

Jimmy MagahernDecember 29, 2025

Federal cuts push Arizona’s largest public stations to rely even more on “people like you.”

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OpinionRaising Phoenix: Presto, Disappear-o

Amy SilvermanDecember 29, 2025

A Valley city says it cut its homeless population in half. Why am I skeptical?

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OpinionSharpe To The Point: Wince, Repeat

Jim SharpeDecember 29, 2025

It’s nice when the world complies with my wishes – when people finally see things my way. It’s why I appreciated my editor asking if I wanted to dust off a tired past concept for this column: “New Year’s Resolutions for Other People.”

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HistoryPhoenix Files: Haul of Fame

Douglas TowneDecember 29, 2025

Arguably Arizona’s most recognizable corporate brand, U-Haul celebrated its 80th year of DIY trailer and truck rental by moving to new headquarters on Central Avenue.

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LandPhoenix Files: No Asylum

Jimmy MagahernDecember 29, 2025

With past ills in mind, a new initiative blends stable housing with hands-on support for Arizonans with mental-health difficulties.

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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.